AGP Executive Report
Last update: 2 hours agoTrade & Jobs: Kenya’s exports to the US overtook Uganda’s in the five months to July 2026 after AGOA preferential access was restored, with apparel and coffee demand rebounding. Politics & Courts: The High Court in Kampala set Oct 20 for judgment in a petition challenging Nakawa West MP Joel Ssenyonyi’s election over constituency naming. Health (HIV): Experts say Uganda must rethink HIV testing to reach people who don’t know their status, using hotspot targeting beyond facility-only testing. Tax Reform: URA says 2.1m taxpayers have been mapped from TIN to NIN as Uganda transitions to NIN as the main tax identifier. Energy & Industry: Museveni backs Dangote’s Lamu refinery but says Uganda won’t commit money until the status of a proposed Tanga refinery is clarified. Public Safety: Police arrested a suspect in the Nabwire child kidnapping and murder after a seven-day manhunt. Housing & Education: ULS urges a housing policy to tackle high costs and land fraud; Education minister Ogwang warns schools against illegal UPE/USE fee charges that drive dropouts. Regional & World: DRC says Ebola’s peak is behind it as response efforts continue.
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