AGP Executive Report
Last update: 8 hours agoEbola Watch: WHO says DR Congo’s Ebola outbreak is still “far from under control,” citing insecurity, displacement and hidden transmission chains, while Uganda is praised for stopping spillover transmission after an earlier case. Land & Property: Uganda’s Lands Ministry orders people with freehold titles on forest reserves to vacate and directs district land boards to cancel them as government moves to compile and title public land to curb fraud and planning failures. Aviation Corruption Probe: COSASE stalls after UCAA’s Director General fails to attend a corruption hearing, triggering debate over acting appointments and accounting officer responsibility. Business & Jobs: Nytil’s Shs144b Jinja spinning plant is delayed by a land dispute over an access road built on reserved land, threatening jobs and cotton value addition. Health & Policy: A Uganda trial finds daily zinc cuts infections in young children with sickle cell anemia by 38%, with severe bacterial infections reduced by two-thirds. Human Rights: A disability activist condemns Uganda Airlines after passengers with disabilities were forced off a flight despite check-in, raising concerns over accessibility rules. Sports & Youth: ANOCA Zone V Youth Games in Nairobi will host 300+ athletes from 11 countries across multiple disciplines. Global Diplomacy: Ugandan UN candidate Olara Otunnu urges UN reform and moral renewal, invoking St. Francis.
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