AGP Executive Report
Last update: 10 hours agoParliament Takes Shape: Uganda’s 12th Parliament officially began as 184 newly elected MPs took the oath at Parliament House, with the Speaker and Deputy Speaker election set for May 25. Museveni’s Regional Push: President Museveni met Egypt’s Al-Sisi in Entebbe to deepen trade, industry, renewable energy and Nile cooperation, while also coordinating on Sudan and Libya. DRC Security Pressure: Kenya’s Ruto told France 24 that East African responsibility for stabilising eastern DRC is “even bigger,” warning that volatility persists despite troop withdrawals. Health on the Streets: In Kampala, dfcu’s “Hope in Motion” walk drew hundreds for sickle cell awareness, screening and blood donation. Women’s Access Gap: A Makerere-linked study found 94% of women know family planning providers, but only 38% use modern contraceptives. Gold Under Scrutiny: Uganda’s gold refiner Thaba Investments faces allegations of a $51m export gap over four years. Sports Politics Watch: CAF and East African leaders move to stabilise the PAMOJA 2027 AFCON plan with a new oversight committee.
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