AGP Executive Report
Last update: 2 hours agoEbola Surge in DR Congo: Médecins Sans Frontières warns of an alarming jump in Ebola cases in North Kivu, saying the outbreak has “intensified dramatically” since early September and is straining treatment capacity. Education Crackdown: Uganda’s Ministry of Education orders “international” schools offering dual curricula to get separate licences or meet full standards for each pathway, targeting “fake international schools.” Anti-Corruption Push: The Inspectorate of Government remanded Uganda’s consul general in Mombasa, Amb. Herbert Kiguli, to Luzira over alleged Shs494m loss linked to Bukalasa COVID-era funds. Health Worker Role Clarity: Deputy Speaker Thomas Tayebwa tells newly trained CHEWs in Mitooma not to treat patients or run clinics—only health education, prevention, surveillance and referrals. Mining Finance Boost: Equity Bank pledges deeper support for artisanal miners at the Mineral Wealth Conference, focusing on financial inclusion and safer, more productive mining. Currency Pressure: The shilling hits a record low as seasonal dollar demand and import positioning pile pressure on forex markets. Patriotism Training: All Senior Six leavers are set for six months of mandatory patriotism training at NALI, Kyankwanzi. Digital Number Plate Probe: Parliament’s inquiry leads to arrests over unclear pricing and false testimony tied to the Shs714,300 digital plate cost.
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