AGP Executive Report
Last update: 4 hours agoTooro Kingdom Succession: Uganda’s Tooro Kingdom has named Edward Rukidi Kijanangoma, a news anchor at UBC, as crown prince after the death of “boy king” Oyo Nyimba Kabamba Iguru Rukidi IV, with a major burial set for Saturday and debate likely over continuity and legitimacy. UPDF & Royal Politics: Defence chief Gen. Muhoozi Kainerugaba says Uganda has withdrawn from the Invictus Games to avoid appearing to oppose King Charles III, citing “Harry-Meghan nonsense” and loyalty to the monarch. Kampala Child Protection: KCCA repatriated at least 200 street children to Napak after a crackdown on trafficking, warning traffickers and recruiters will face investigation and prosecution. TVET Skills Push: TVET Council approved 17 National Technician Diploma programmes, urging institutions to seek accreditation and focus on job-relevant competence, not just certificates. Elections Readiness: INEC in Plateau flagged over 95,000 uncollected PVCs and plans IDP voting centres in nine local government areas for 2027. Oil & Industry: Uganda is set to market “Pearl Sweet” crude as it moves toward first oil, while regional oil projects face crude-supply and financing hurdles. BRICS Spotlight: India’s BRICS summit in New Delhi (Sept 12–13) will focus on resilience in food, energy and health, with security tightened across Delhi hotels for visiting leaders.
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