AGP Executive Report
Last update: 11 hours agoEbola Response, Uganda: The U.S. says it will add $50m (about Ksh6.5bn) to CEPI to develop Bundibugyo Ebola countermeasures, as DRC cases and deaths keep climbing and Uganda reports cross-border-linked infections. Health & Industry Impact: Uganda’s MoH says it has screened thousands in Ituri and notes the outbreak is spreading into new areas, raising pressure on labs, logistics and border systems. Court-Stop Clash in Kenya: Kenya’s Health CS Aden Duale confirms the government will obey a court order pausing a planned U.S.-backed Ebola quarantine facility at Laikipia, after protests and legal action. Agri-Finance & ATMS: Pearl Bank highlights value-chain lending to commercialise agriculture under the ATMS agenda, targeting mechanisation, irrigation and processing. Budget Watch: Economists and civil society dissect Uganda’s Shs84.4trn/2026/27 budget, praising production plans but questioning taxes and debt. Digital Inclusion: Airtel Africa Foundation’s inaugural report shows $6.2m committed across FEED pillars, including school connectivity and digital learning access. Trade & Markets: Tanzania secures South Africa’s fresh banana market access after plant health negotiations, a boost for regional farm exports.
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