AGP Executive Report
Last update: 5 hours agoEbola Response: Uganda will deploy more medics and set up additional Ebola treatment centres in eastern DRC as the outbreak strains hospitals and health workers warn of service disruptions over delayed salaries. Judicial Independence & Court Culture: The Uganda Bar Association has ordered lawyers to stop bowing to judges and to drop colonial-era honorifics like “My Lord,” citing executive interference, delays, corruption, and military pressure on civilians and lawyers. Digital Regulation: UCC announced a nationwide crackdown on unlicensed public Wi‑Fi hotspot providers, warning consumers and operators as it moves to enforce communications laws. Land Governance: Government launched a nationwide Comprehensive Government Land Inventory to document public land in a single database, aiming to curb encroachment, fraud, and disputes. Anti-Corruption Spotlight: Parliament’s communications director Chris Obore and other senior staff face corruption charges, renewing scrutiny on accountability inside key state institutions. Public Finance: Finance and URA plan a major tax collection push to lift Uganda’s tax-to-GDP ratio toward 20% by 2029/30. Regional Politics: A week-long debate on Uganda’s political trajectory highlights concerns about dynastic military rule and opposition resilience.
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