AGP Executive Report
Last update: 6 hours agoUganda Airlines & Boeing: Uganda’s national carrier has committed to 10 Boeing aircraft—four 787 Dreamliners, four 737 MAX 8s and two converted freighters—in a deal officials value at about Shs3.7 trillion, with an expected Shs460bn deposit to kick off production planning. Ebola in the region: The DRC’s Ebola outbreak is worsening, with Africa CDC saying cases and deaths have climbed to 676 and 136, while misinformation and insecurity in Ituri are slowing response; Uganda has recorded 19 cases. HIV prevention hit by aid cuts: UNAIDS reports 38% fewer people received PrEP in 2025, with major drops in other prevention tools, warning of a coming rise in infections. Uganda budget focus: Finance Minister Henry Musasizi presented a Shs84.4tn 2026/27 budget, including oil revenue projections and a 25% salary boost for primary and arts teachers. Education & digital push: UCC leadership says Uganda is accelerating digital access, while the EU and Equity Bank-linked programmes aim to expand quality education pathways. Environment & energy: A report warns EACOP threatens wetlands and wildlife corridors, while KCB highlights green financing growth across East Africa. Business & tech: Tyms AI launches a human-first AI platform for enterprise operations.
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