AGP Executive Report
Last update: 11 hours agoDiplomacy & Appointments: China’s newly appointed Ambassador Wu Guangrong arrived in Uganda to assume office, with both sides reaffirming the China-Uganda strategic partnership. Foreign Affairs: Uganda’s new Foreign Affairs Minister, Ambassador Adonia Ayebare, formally took over at the Ministry, succeeding Acting Minister Haruna Kasolo Kyeyune. Health & Labour: The Health Minister Dr Chris Baryomunsi warned medical interns to report to duty stations by 15 August or risk losing placements, amid a dispute over internship facilitation payments. Digital Government: Government says it will integrate over 700 ICT systems to cut duplication and improve service delivery, as part of a wider digital transformation push. Industry & Jobs: Minister David Bahati toured local factories, highlighting value addition and import substitution, while flagging financial stress at one herbal products firm. Ebola Preparedness: WHO and CDC report the DRC Ebola outbreak is accelerating past 2,000 deaths, with new travel monitoring rules and talks advancing on a clinical trial for an Ebola vaccine. Public Safety & Regulation: Uganda ordered bars and betting shops to stay closed until 3pm on working days, aiming to curb early-morning drinking and related social harm. Immigration Enforcement: A Ugandan woman was deported from Hyderabad after overstaying and allegedly linking with drug peddlers.
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