AGP Executive Report
Last update: 2 hours agoSecurity and Parliament: MPs urged the government to consider reactivating local defence units after deadly attacks in Mubende and Kyegegwa. In a separate hearing, former ministers Katumba Wamala and Kahinda Otafiire gave conflicting assessments of the digital number-plate tracking system. Digital Rights: A new report warns that public digital systems, including in Uganda, could exclude vulnerable people and undermine rights without stronger safeguards. Industrial Policy: Cabinet approved plans to boost lithium mining for local battery production, aiming to cut the cost of solar-powered irrigation. Regional Health: The US extended travel restrictions on Uganda, citing the risk of Ebola crossing from the DRC, even though Uganda declared its outbreak over. Investment: Ugandan officials invited Thai investors to explore opportunities in agro-processing, manufacturing, tourism and mining.
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