AGP Executive Report
Last update: 5 hours agoSchool Tragedy: Police are investigating the suspected poisoning deaths of four girls, aged nine to 11, at a Kampala school. The head teacher has been arrested, and a fifth pupil remains in hospital as post-mortem tests seek to establish the cause. Succession Politics: Senior members of the ruling NRM reportedly rejected a proposal to back army chief Muhoozi Kainerugaba as President Museveni’s successor, exposing rare dissent as the party considers its 2031 plans. US Travel Advisory: Uganda says it will continue talks with Washington over its Level Four travel warning, which officials say is hurting tourism, despite the country being declared Ebola-free. Economy and Power: Delayed oil production has dimmed prospects for billions of dollars in expected foreign exchange, adding pressure on reserves and the shilling. Meanwhile, government has launched an 18-month, Shs10.5 billion plan to map underserved areas and guide electricity network expansion. Accountability: The trial of nine Finance Ministry officials accused of diverting Shs60 billion in public funds has opened at Kampala’s Anti-Corruption Court. Coffee Exports: Ugandan processors are promoting their beans in China, where growing coffee demand and trade opportunities are opening a new market.
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