AGP Executive Report
Last update: 5 hours agoCourt & Accountability: The Commercial Court ordered Boss Beverages to pay Absa Bank Uganda over Shs710m and allowed sale of mortgaged property after ruling the company failed to prove wrongful interest charges. Opposition & Justice: Kampala’s former Lord Mayor Erias Lukwago was charged with misprision of treason, remanded to Luzira as bail hinges on medical records. Human Rights: LoP Joel Ssenyonyi petitioned Parliament to recall from recess over alleged enforced disappearances, arbitrary arrests and rights violations. Ebola Response: The EU pledged €493m to support Central Africa’s Ebola fight, including frontline care, vaccines/research and health system strengthening, as Congo’s outbreak strains surveillance and treatment capacity. Governance & Corruption: Mbarara’s CAO David Muhwezi was arrested over alleged corruption and abuse of office after PAC scrutiny of Shs9.3bn gorilla/chimp tracking revenue losses and missing officials. Economy & Business: Uganda pushed tourism/investment talks with China in Hangzhou, while digital inclusion and MSME growth featured in coverage. Public Finance: URA warned taxpayers they have under two weeks to clear arrears before penalties.
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