AGP Executive Report
Last update: 11 hours agoTooro Kingdom: Uganda received the body of King Oyo Nyimba Kabamba Iguru Rukidi IV at Entebbe, with President Museveni leading a formal welcome ahead of a September 12 burial; the border with DRC was closed during the procession as Ebola risk remains. Energy & Business: Sawa Energy and dfcu Bank signed a partnership to expand access to affordable, reliable clean power for SMEs and corporates via financed solar systems. Tourism Push: Uganda plans to use AI and digital tools to boost tourism earnings beyond wildlife parks, with World Tourism Day celebrations set for September 27 in Mbale. Oil Sector Leadership: The Petroleum Authority of Uganda named Otonga Michael Ochan as Acting Executive Director after Ernest Rubondo’s term ended, while a substantive successor is being processed. Health Watch: WHO says DRC’s Ebola outbreak still has unknown transmission chains, with deaths continuing in communities; Uganda’s earlier Ebola response is contrasted with the ongoing crisis. Migration Politics: EU countries move toward “return hubs” outside the bloc for rejected asylum seekers, with Uganda and Rwanda mentioned as possible locations. Justice for Survivors: A coalition petitioned Parliament and police over resourcing gaps that block SGBV survivors from getting justice. Trade & Transport: Trucks queued at Busia after a cargo scanner broke down, delaying goods bound for the DRC. Digital Economy: Uber’s exit from Nigeria and Uganda is sparking debate about platform dependence and the future of local ride-hailing options.
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