AGP Executive Report
Last update: 2 hours agoParliament Oversight: MPs suspended COSASE proceedings on Tuesday after Finance Minister Henry Musasizi failed to appear over a Shs140bn Basajjabalaba guarantee, with CID reporting the minister and junior ministers were out of Kampala; the standoff turned heated as MPs traded unparliamentary remarks. UPDF Accountability: UPDF publicly denied allegations against “Lt Mabonga,” saying social media claims are forgeries and linking him to desertion, extortion, and forged land transactions, promising arrest and military justice. HIV Policy Update: Health Minister Chris Baryomunsi released UPHIA 2025 findings, showing adult HIV prevalence at 5.9% and renewed focus on prevention and viral suppression, with Museveni urging local leaders to tackle high prevalence. Regional Trade & Borders: Uganda and South Sudan signed a one-stop border crossing deal to cut travel time and costs and ease women’s cross-border trade. Tourism & Tech: Uganda’s tourism sector is pushing AI and digital tools to boost marketing, visitor experience, and data-driven decisions. AFCON 2027 Readiness: CAF says preparations for Kenya, Tanzania and Uganda are urgent, with construction delays raising hosting doubts. Dangote Refinery Spillover: East Africa’s Lamu refinery launch continues to dominate regional politics and investment talk, with Uganda’s role tied to smaller refinery plans.
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