AGP Executive Report
Last update: an hour agoEbola Alert: Uganda says it has no active Ebola cases and that the Nigerian woman who tested positive travelled through Uganda without symptoms. Nigerian authorities are tracing 44 contacts after confirming the Bundibugyo case in Abuja; where she contracted the virus remains unclear. Agriculture: Government plans to make mechanised farming a five-year priority, including 10,000 tractors and 21 mechanisation centres, as it seeks to expand production and support irrigation. Green Finance: Bank of Uganda and the European Investment Bank have agreed to help lenders assess climate risks and finance sustainable projects. Markets: The shilling weakened to 4,205–4,215 per dollar amid strong importer demand, while Treasury bill yields rose across all maturities. Regional Business: Aliko Dangote bought a 25% stake in Kenya Pipeline Company and plans a major network expansion, with the pipeline serving Uganda and other neighbouring markets.
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