AGP Executive Report
Last update: 8 hours agoRegional Payments: Uganda says the East African Community is developing an integrated system to make cross-border payments faster and cheaper in local currencies, reducing reliance on the US dollar. It currently links Uganda, Kenya, Tanzania and Rwanda, with wider membership planned. Exams: Education Minister Phyllis Chemutai says the law does not allow supplementary national exams, despite thousands of learners missing exams in past years. UNEB has also confirmed the arrest of a school director, scout and teacher over an alleged attempt to access a PLE paper. Public Services: A Shs694 billion water project is planned for more than one million people in Wakiso and Mpigi. Meanwhile, Kiruddu Hospital says a Shs38.3 billion funding gap for dialysis supplies is forcing some patients to receive fewer sessions. School Accountability: Three current and former Ntare School officials have denied charges in a case involving alleged irregular payments worth more than Shs110 million. Somalia Mission: Uganda has begun withdrawing troops from Somalia after nearly two decades, with all troops expected to leave by the end of 2027.
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