AGP Executive Report
Last update: 4 hours agoTooro Kingdom Succession: London-based amateur goalkeeper George Kamurasi has been widely reported as the next king after the death of cousin Oyo Nyimba, with burial set for Sept. 12—turning football headlines into a major cultural moment in Uganda. Uganda–Kenya Traders: Uganda has opened talks with Kenya over delays in approving work permits and trading licences for Ugandan traders as Nairobi tightens enforcement on small-scale foreign businesses. Oil Push: Uganda formally unveiled its “Pearl Sweet” crude to global buyers in Singapore, as officials say commercial oil production is expected by end-2026 and exports should follow soon after EACOP readiness. EACOP Farmer Supply: Farmers along the EACOP route are being urged to form SACCOs and get certified to meet contractor standards and access higher-value markets. Parliament Oversight: COSASE questioned UCAA over conflicting figures on a Shs2.3b transformer deal after an Auditor General report flagged delivery delays. Climate Finance: IFAD and Equity Group launched a $200m climate adaptation fund for East African farmers, targeting 260,000 smallholders across Uganda and neighbours. Remittances Deal: WapiPay partnered with JN Money to expand payments to Jamaica, using Kampala and Nairobi operations to widen cross-border access. Public Service Recruitment: MPs questioned a Shs122.3b plan to recruit 6,749 public servants, citing ongoing vacancies in priority sectors.
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