AGP Executive Report

Invictus Games U-turn: Uganda has been reinstated for the 2027 Birmingham Invictus Games after a phone call involving UPDF Chief of Defence Forces Gen. Muhoozi Kainerugaba and King Charles’ principal private secretary, Sir Clive Alderton, who relayed that the King “has no problem” with Uganda’s participation. Tooro succession: Justice Minister Norbert Mao says any new Tooro king must be handled through the law first, before government recognition and gazettement in the Uganda Gazette, as the kingdom’s succession dispute continues after the burial of King Oyo. Parliament vs Bank of Uganda: MPs on Cosase pressed BoU to explain why it failed to recover Shs 140.487bn tied to a loan guarantee linked to Haba Group compensation. Health systems: A Uganda-Malawi sepsis trial highlights how better implementation of existing care guidance cut severe infection-related outcomes. Flood losses: PM Nabbanja met Kampala flood traders to finalise ex-gratia payments of Shs 20bn, with first beneficiaries expected within a week. Climate pressure: A prolonged dry spell is already damaging crops in parts of Uganda, raising fears of poorer harvests. Sport and cancer: Entebbe’s Swans Beach Rugby Against Cancer uses beach touch rugby plus free screenings to push early cancer detection.

Invictus Games U-turn: Uganda has reinstated its UPDF team for Prince Harry’s 2027 Invictus Games in Birmingham after King Charles III’s office intervened, with the military saying Gen Muhoozi Kainerugaba was reassured that the King has “no problem” with Uganda’s participation. Tooro succession turmoil: King Oyo Nyimba Kabamba Iguru Rukidi IV, the world’s “child king,” died at 34 and was buried amid a bitter succession dispute, with a TV news anchor, Edward Rukidi Kijjanangoma, named successor as the royal family and elders clash over a contested will. Swine flu hits farmers: Pig farmers in Kenya’s Kiambu and other counties are counting losses as swine flu kills pigs and no vaccine is in sight, while feed costs rise. Trade & investment push in Kampala: Equity Group’s Uganda Trade and Investment Roadshow brought 150+ business leaders to back value addition in agriculture, mining, manufacturing and coffee. Digital inclusion for refugees: GSMA says refugee women’s digital inclusion must go beyond connectivity, including identity, affordability, literacy and safety. Public land fight: FDC opposes a bid to develop Kampala’s Constitutional Square into a hotel and mall, warning it could alienate gazetted cultural monument land.

Tooro Succession & Burial: Uganda’s King Oyo Nyimba Kabamba Iguru Rukidi IV was laid to rest in Fort Portal after a nine-day mourning period, but the dispute over who succeeds him is still deepening, with reports of an MOU meant to keep burial rites separate from the throne debate and fresh online resurfacing of commentary around the Queen Mother Best Kemigisa. BRICS Diplomacy: Uganda’s Vice President Jessica Alupo attended the 18th BRICS Summit in New Delhi as PM Modi wrapped up a three-day push that included 15 bilateral meetings, with Modi stressing Global South priorities like resilience, innovation and cooperation. Uganda Oil Update: Uganda plans to price its newly named Pearl Sweet crude against Platts Dated Brent, with the first cargo expected to load in December 2026. Road Safety: Police and KCCA report that school-going children die in road crashes every day, prompting a push to paint pedestrian crossings around schools ahead of reopening. Agriculture Finance: IFAD and Equity Group launched ARCAFIM, a $200m rural climate adaptation finance push for smallholders across East Africa including Uganda. Labour Rights: A report alleges G4S security guards in Uganda and across Sub-Saharan Africa face exploitation, long hours and unpaid overtime.

Tooro Succession & King Oyo Burial: Uganda’s Omukama Oyo Nyimba Kabamba Iguru Rukidi IV was buried in western Uganda amid a bitter succession dispute, with security heightened around the Karuzika Palace and calls for unity over who should inherit the throne. BRICS Diplomacy in New Delhi: Uganda’s Vice President Jessica Alupo joined the 18th BRICS Summit as PM Narendra Modi held 15 bilateral meetings in three days, including talks with Putin, Xi, Pezeshkian and Ramaphosa, while leaders pushed themes of resilience, innovation, cooperation and sustainability. BRICS Global South Push: Museveni urged BRICS to consolidate solidarity and drive equitable growth, framing the bloc as a counterweight to historical Western exploitation. Ebola Update (DRC): DR Congo says its Ebola outbreak is “under control” after reaching a peak, but officials also reported a new case in a north-western province far from the epicentre, keeping regional risk concerns alive. Local IDs Access: Residents in Kitgum want NIRA services decentralised to sub-counties to cut travel costs and delays in getting national IDs. Education Safety: Bumboi Primary School in Manafwa was temporarily closed after cracks split classrooms, leaving over 600 pupils affected.

BRICS Summit (New Delhi): Leaders wrapped day two of the 18th BRICS summit in India, agreeing on the “New Delhi Declaration 2026” and setting an open-session agenda for resilience, innovation, cooperation and sustainability, with technology, AI, fintech and digital infrastructure on the table. Nuclear safety: BRICS also warned about “growing risks” of nuclear conflict and condemned attacks on civilian infrastructure and peaceful nuclear sites under IAEA safeguards. Uganda in BRICS: Uganda is listed among partner countries attending the summit, as India pushes wider Global South ties. Tooro succession and burial: In western Uganda, King Oyo Nyimba Kabamba Iguru Rukidi IV was buried in Fort Portal amid a bitter Tooro Kingdom succession dispute, with the Babiito clan naming journalist Edward Rukidi Kijanangoma as successor while the king’s family rejects the choice and cites a will. Ebola update (DRC): DR Congo says its Ebola outbreak is “under control” and has passed its peak, but WHO warns transmission remains uneven as cases spread to a seventh province.

East African Pensions: NSSF Uganda and Kenya’s pension fund have agreed a reciprocal deal so workers moving between the two countries can transfer their retirement savings, making benefits more portable as cross-border jobs grow. Tooro Kingdom Succession: Uganda has buried King Oyo Nyimba, ending a nine-day mourning period in Fort Portal, but the death has left a bitter succession fight over who becomes the next Omukama, with calls from President Museveni and church leaders for a peaceful, lawful resolution and unity. BRICS Summit Watch: In New Delhi, BRICS leaders adopted the New Delhi Declaration amid Iran-UAE and other geopolitical tensions, while China’s Xi Jinping arrived for talks with Modi as the bloc pushes reforms and cooperation. Uganda Oil Progress: Uganda’s Kingfisher commercial oilfield has reached mechanical completion, moving into final construction steps that could boost jobs and infrastructure as production targets shift. Health & Agriculture Pressure: Soroti Regional Referral Hospital faces urgent replacement needs due to dilapidated facilities, while Uganda’s farmers report heavy losses from drought affecting crops and livestock.

BRICS Summit in Delhi: India opens the 18th BRICS Summit at Bharat Mandapam today, with leaders from member and partner countries expected to focus on resilience, innovation, cooperation and sustainability, plus trade and payments reforms. Tooro Kingdom Succession: Uganda is racing to settle the Tooro royal succession ahead of King Oyo Nyimba’s burial in western Uganda, after a dispute over whether his cousin or an alleged biological son should succeed. Ebola in Congo: Congo’s Ebola outbreak has spread to a seventh province, Sud-Ubangi, after a patient reportedly traveled through Rwanda, Uganda and multiple provinces, raising fears of wider regional spread. Ugandan Cancer Patient Abroad: A University of Utah graduate with stage 4 prostate cancer is in Washington pushing for access to a clinical trial after standard treatment failed. Business/Drinks Deal: Kenya’s competition watchdog has approved Asahi’s takeover of Diageo’s EABL stake, with conditions to protect liabilities and reserve refrigeration space for rival brands. Climate Media Support (Uganda): Uganda’s Water Journalists Africa and Media Challenge Initiative are among African newsrooms selected for a climate solutions journalism programme.

BRICS Summit in focus: India is hosting the 18th BRICS Summit in New Delhi on Sept 12–13, with leaders including Uganda’s Vice President Jessica Alupo, and discussions expected to centre on trade, finance, cross-border payments, energy and Global South priorities as the bloc marks 20 years. Local currency push: Iran’s President Masoud Pezeshkian urged BRICS to expand use of national currencies and back it with mechanisms to manage currency risks, while Russia’s Vladimir Putin pitched a New Development Bank-linked investment platform for infrastructure and logistics. Tooro succession crisis: Uganda is stepping up efforts to resolve the Tooro Kingdom royal succession dispute after the death of King Oyo, with burial plans tied to agreement on who succeeds him. Ebola alert in Congo: A new Ebola case has been detected in DRC’s South-Ubangi province after a man travelled via Rwanda and Uganda, raising fears of wider contacts. Uganda health and food stress: Save the Children warns child malnutrition is worsening in Karamoja as El Niño-linked dry spells hit food supplies. Construction safety drive: UNABSEC launched a campaign to remove toxic asbestos roofing from schools and health facilities, backed by a national fundraising run. Business/markets: KURA Asset Management has entered Uganda’s investment management market with new funds for income, dollar-denominated investing and wealth planning. Regional mobility shock: Uber has exited both Nigeria and Uganda, citing tough operating conditions and competition.

Tooro Kingdom Succession: The Queen Mother says she is being held against her will in the palace as Uganda’s Tooro royal family battles a succession dispute after King Oyo’s death, with a new king selected amid claims of a “secret son” and rival factions. Invictus Games Fallout: Uganda has withdrawn from Prince Harry’s Invictus Games, with Harry’s camp blaming a Palace letter that reaffirmed he and Meghan are “private citizens,” while Harry’s first UK public engagements are now set to include the Invictus Spirit Awards and INSPIRE launch. Diplomacy & Security: Uganda’s Army Chief orders Turkish nationals to leave and calls for a protest outside the Turkish Embassy, escalating a months-long row with Ankara. Oil & Industry: China-built core surface facilities at Uganda’s Kingfisher oilfield have passed mechanical completion acceptance, paving the way for production. Regional Economy & Mobility: Uber is exiting Nigeria and Uganda, citing tougher economics for drivers and fares. Global South Spotlight (BRICS): India hosts the 18th BRICS Summit in New Delhi with leaders including Xi and Putin, as Uganda is listed among BRICS partner countries.

Tooro Kingdom Succession Crisis: Uganda’s Tooro Kingdom is in turmoil days before the burial of late King Oyo Nyimba Rukidi IV, after a royal clan committee named TV presenter Prince Edward Rukidi Kijanangoma as successor, but the king’s sister Princess Ruth Komuntale and the Queen Mother say a 2022 will points to a “biological son” and accuse the family of being held in “house arrest.” BRICS Summit Watch: India hosts the 18th BRICS Leaders’ Summit in New Delhi on Sept 12–13, with Xi Jinping, Vladimir Putin, Masoud Pezeshkian and others expected; the agenda centers on resilience, food and energy security, supply chains and Global South priorities, alongside major security deployments and cultural events. Uganda-Linked Oil Milestone: China-built Kingfisher oilfield core facilities in Uganda have passed mechanical completion acceptance, moving the project toward production preparation. Tea Industry Relief: Uganda plans to write off over Shs35bn in tea factory tax arrears to help struggling factories restart operations. Regional Politics & Rights: Kenya has given foreign small-scale traders a 90-day window to regularise their stay after a crackdown sparked xenophobia fears, while Uganda’s own journalist Remmy Asiteza seeks bail over alleged fake news charges. Sports & Inclusion: Six refugee athletes from Kenya and Uganda will debut at the Youth Olympics in Dakar, Senegal, with Eliud Kipchoge mentoring the team. Business & Mobility: Uber has exited Nigeria and Uganda, and Africa’s imports of Chinese electric motorcycles and three-wheelers jumped 60% in early 2026, showing a fast-shifting EV market.

BRICS Diplomacy: A two-day BRICS summit opens in New Delhi on Saturday, with leaders including China’s Xi, Russia’s Putin, and others expected to push talks on food, energy resilience, health and disaster readiness as West Asia tensions simmer. Uganda-UK Royals Row: Uganda has withdrawn from Prince Harry’s Invictus Games, with Gen. Muhoozi Kainerugaba saying Kampala won’t participate in anything without King Charles III’s approval, amid claims the decision followed Buckingham Palace “guidance” on Harry and Meghan. Tooro Succession: Uganda’s Tooro Kingdom has named UBC news anchor Edward Rukidi Kijanangoma as the next monarch after the death of King Oyo Nyimba Kabamba Iguru Rukidi IV, with burial preparations underway. Elections Prep: INEC in Plateau State says over 95,000 PVCs remain uncollected and plans IDP voting centres in nine local government areas for the 2027 polls. Tea Industry Relief: Uganda plans to write off over Shs35bn in tax arrears for tea factories to help revive a struggling sector.

BRICS Diplomacy: Uganda is listed as a BRICS partner country for the 18th Leaders Summit in New Delhi (Sept 12-13), as India widens outreach to Global South blocs. Diaspora & Unity: Uganda’s Office of the President announced a High-Level Diaspora Conference (Sept 16) and a Diaspora Unity Marathon to boost unity and shared prosperity for Ugandans abroad and forced migrants. Health & Climate: WHO warns Eastern Africa, including Uganda, to brace for severe El Nino-linked rains and floods, stressing early warning, safe water, sanitation and continuity of essential services. Oil & Exports: Uganda targets Pearl Sweet crude exports by December and aims to reach 230,000 bpd within three years, with Vitol set to market the crude internationally. Business & Tech: URSB says electronic signatures may be rejected unless authenticated by trusted authorities like NITA-U. Governance & Justice: Anti-Corruption Court granted bail to Chris Obore and six co-accused in a Shs27.2bn Parliament funds loss case. Culture & Society: Tooro Kingdom burial plans restrict speeches to four officials, while a London-based goalkeeper, George Kamurasi, is tipped to become the next king.

Tooro Kingdom Succession: London-based amateur goalkeeper George Kamurasi has been selected as heir to the Tooro throne after the death of cousin Omukama Oyo Nyimba Kabamba Iguru Rukidi IV; his burial is set for Sept. 12. EACOP Market Link for Farmers: Farmers along the East African Crude Oil Pipeline are being urged to form SACCOs and get certified by UNBS/district offices to supply food and agricultural products to EACOP contractors. Uganda–Kenya Trader Talks: Uganda has opened talks with Kenya over delays in approving Ugandan traders’ work permits and trading licences amid Ruto’s crackdown on small-scale foreign businesses. Oil Push—Pearl Sweet: Uganda unveiled its “Pearl Sweet” crude to global buyers in Singapore and says first commercial oil production is expected by end-2026 as EACOP nears completion. Climate Finance for Farmers: IFAD and Equity Group launched a $200m East Africa climate adaptation fund (ARCAFIM) targeting 260,000 smallholder farmers and 500 MSMEs. Public Service Hiring: MPs questioned a Shs122b plan to recruit 6,749 public servants, citing persistent vacancies in key institutions. Road Safety: A Sinotruk crash on Kampala–Hoima Highway killed two and injured nine, renewing calls for tougher truck enforcement.

Sports & Youth Development: Uganda is gearing up for the World Rugby Sevens qualifier (Sept 26-27) with eight teams, including Zambia, Tunisia and Senegal in Group B, and a single top finish earning a spot in the 2027 World Rugby Sevens Series. Faith & Tourism: Egypt and Uganda are exploring a joint Christian pilgrimage linking Egypt’s Holy Family Trail with Uganda’s Namugongo Martyrs route, with plans still at an early stage. Parliament & Accountability: MPs are probing a Sh41bn silk project after a controversial Sheema inspection, questioning who organised the visit and why key access and documentation were disputed. Finance & Investor Protection: An opinion piece highlights why custodial services matter for safeguarding investments, transparency and confidence in Uganda’s financial system. Aid, Climate & Agriculture: IFAD and Equity Group launched a Sh25.9bn climate adaptation finance mechanism (ARCAFIM) for East African farmers and rural businesses, targeting women and youth. Public Services & IDs: NIRA says 5.4m newly printed national IDs remain uncollected, blaming staffing shortages after temporary workers from the mass enrolment drive. Health & Environment: A report marks International Day of Clean Air for Blue Skies, noting over 20 African countries still miss WHO air pollution guidelines, while WHO-backed local sickle cell treatment efforts expand across Africa. Migration Pressure in the Region: Kenya’s crackdown on unregistered traders is driving Burundians to seek documents and register, with a 90-day grace period announced. Culture & Tradition: London-based goalkeeper George Kamurasi has been selected as the next Tooro king, succeeding the late King Oyo, with a formal declaration expected next week.

Tooro Kingdom Succession: A London non-league goalkeeper, George Desmond Kamurasi, has been selected as the next omukama after the death of King Oyo Nyimba Kabamba Iguru Rukidi IV, with Uganda officials reportedly endorsing the choice and mixed reactions in the country. Oil & Regulation: Ghana and Uganda are deepening upstream petroleum cooperation as regulators trade lessons on governance, cost control, safety, environment and local content; Uganda also appointed Vitol to market its newly branded “Pearl Sweet” crude ahead of early 2027 exports. Health: Uganda urges expectant mothers to seek early antenatal care to cut maternal deaths, while the Global Fund’s Bunyoro monitoring flags stubbornly high malaria and HIV rates. Economy & Governance: Bank of Uganda links high interest rates to heavy domestic government borrowing; Auditor General reports weaknesses at the Local Government Finance Commission and sustainability worries for MUST’s PHARMBIOTRAC project. Society & Services: Mpigi lifts a sand mining ban after operators pledge road repairs; Agago orders parents to account for 51,815 unaccounted school-age children ahead of reopening September 14.

Uganda Rugby: Uganda is stepping up preparations to host the 2027 World Rugby Sevens Series qualifiers on Sept 26-27, with eight teams chasing automatic qualification; Uganda is drawn in Group B with Zambia, Tunisia and Senegal. Oil & Trade: Uganda’s crude oil blend “Pearl Sweet” is now being pushed toward export as UNOC appoints Vitol to market the government’s allocation ahead of early 2027 shipments. Sports Results: CAF Champions League preliminary round (1st leg) results include Vipers drawing Nouadhibou 1-1 and other ties across the continent. Player Protection: Uganda has joined Africa Safer Gambling Week (Sept 7-11) as regulators push stronger safeguards while gaming shifts online. Youth Health & Law: Regional experts urge Uganda to review how age-of-consent rules affect adolescents’ access to youth-friendly healthcare amid stubborn teenage pregnancy rates. Education Quality: A report warns some teachers are slipping back to lecture-based methods despite the competence-based lower secondary curriculum. Governance & Rights: UN human rights chief Volker Türk warns wars, inequality and tech disruption are straining the international human rights system. Regional Migration Pressure: Kenya’s visa-free stance is clarified as not granting work rights, as crackdowns on foreign-run small businesses trigger urgent document rushes.