AGP Executive Report
Last update: 2 hours agoIndependence and the Economy: Marking Uganda’s 64th anniversary in a virtual ceremony, President Museveni said the economy had grown from about $3.9 billion in 1986 to $69.3 billion, and urged more industrialisation and value addition. Regional Security: African defence chiefs met in Kampala to strengthen cooperation on disaster response, counter-terrorism and other military operations beyond war; Gen Muhoozi Kainerugaba called for joint action on the conference’s recommendations. Besigye Trial: The High Court rejected prosecution efforts to admit an envelope and flash disk of recordings as evidence, ruling the witness who presented them was not competent to tender them. Kampala Land: Government says proposals to redevelop City Square and Nakivubo Settlement Primary School remain under review; the school could become a skilling centre with commercial facilities. Economic Pressures: The shilling has fallen to record lows near Shs4,100 to the dollar, while Parliament is pressing government over rising fuel prices. Ebola Watch: Cases are rising in DRC provinces bordering Uganda, and Kenya is tracing contacts after an imported case linked to travel through Uganda. AFCON: CAF is reconsidering its plan to hold the tournament every four years; Uganda is due to co-host the 2027 edition.
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