AGP Executive Report
Last update: 11 hours agoEbola Watch: Uganda has imposed a 21-day quarantine on people returning from the DRC and tightened transit controls as cases spread regionally. A Ugandan-born woman treated for Ebola in Nigeria has been evacuated to Switzerland; how she contracted the virus remains unclear, and Uganda has reported no cases since August. Public Accountability: The Inspectorate of Government is probing FUFA’s use of public funds and broadcasting rights, including its StarTimes arrangements. Separately, Makerere has been ordered to pay Shs1.7 billion in application fees owed to other public universities. Economic Pressure: The shilling has weakened to about Shs4,440 per dollar, prompting concern over reserves and a planned Shs1.4 trillion government bond auction. Landslide Relief: Government says Shs43 billion is available to relocate households at risk in Mount Elgon, with eligible families set to receive Shs18 million each as officials verify beneficiaries. Export Drive: Ugandan processor Ranchers Finest has sent its first processed beef shipment to Ethiopia, while tourism officials have pitched the country to Australian travel businesses.
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