AGP Executive Report
Last update: 4 hours agoPress Freedom Under Siege: Uganda’s army chief Gen. Muhoozi Kainerugaba ordered the shutdown of Nation Media Group outlets including NTV Uganda and Daily Monitor, with the media calling it a “military siege” and rights groups urging security forces to leave NMG premises. Political Justice & Rights: Former Ethics and Integrity Minister Miria Matembe was remanded to Luzira Prison on sectarianism charges tied to alleged social media statements, reviving debate over a past Museveni promise she said she would “never be arrested.” Legal Pressure on Opposition: Dr. Kizza Besigye and co-accused sought court action after their lead lawyer Martha Karua was deported, arguing it undermines their treason defense. Public Health & Regional Impact: UNDP warns the DRC Ebola outbreak could push nearly one million more people into poverty and cost Africa up to $3.6bn, while Uganda reports Marburg and health alerts continue abroad after suspected Ebola cases test negative. Local Governance & Oversight: Parliament Speaker Jacob Oboth-Oboth says he redirected billions from his office to fund committees to strengthen oversight and curb corruption. Economy & Infrastructure: Uganda signed a €110.5m deal with Standard Chartered to finance a Karamoja road, while the government also unveiled a Sh1.081trn agri-food investment plan. Social Policy & Identity: Balaam Barugahara says 95% of DNA tests under his Gender Ministry found paternity mismatches, fueling renewed public debate.
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