AGP Executive Report
Last update: 12 hours agoEbola Watch: Uganda has no reported active cases, but has tightened screening at DRC crossings after Nigeria confirmed Ebola in a Ugandan-born woman. Switzerland believes she contracted the virus in Uganda; her travel history remains disputed, and contact tracing continues. Anti-Corruption: The IGG has ordered the interdiction of National Mining Company chief Gerald Banaga-Baingi and legal chief Lelia Bwambale during a probe into alleged maladministration and abuse of office. Separately, Works PS Waiswa Bageya was cleared over Busega–Mpigi road costs, while former UNRA engineer Isaac Wani faces interdiction. Economy and Infrastructure: The shilling briefly hit Shs4,500 to the dollar, its weakest level in 33 years, amid heavy energy-sector demand and investor exits. Government has also launched a Shs1.6 trillion Karuma–Tororo power line project, expected to ease supply constraints and support industry. Digital Government: Uganda’s new five-year data strategy aims to expand available national development data from 36% of indicators to 80%, laying groundwork for a national AI strategy. Defence: Museveni commissioned a $53 million military repair facility under Uganda’s defence cooperation with Russia and urged the UPDF to embrace AI.
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