AGP Executive Report
Last update: 7 hours agoMuseveni Sworn In: President Yoweri Museveni was sworn in for a record seventh term at Kololo, Kampala, extending his rule to 2031 after a January election he won with over 70%—a result his main rival Bobi Wine and the opposition say was “fake,” citing violence and irregularities. Succession Spotlight: Attention quickly turned to succession talk, with growing chatter around his son, army chief Gen. Muhoozi Kainerugaba, as the inauguration also drew heavy security and regional leaders. First Lady Questions: Janet Museveni missed the ceremony, deepening scrutiny over her prolonged absence. Regional Trade Moves: In South Sudan’s corridor, Uganda restored traffic flow on the Juba–Nimule highway after emergency repairs following a truck overturn. Energy & Logistics: Djibouti broke ground on a Sh20.7bn Fuelstor fuel hub, while CMA CGM pledged Ksh106bn to modernise Mombasa port terminals—both aimed at strengthening East Africa’s fuel and shipping resilience. Finance for the Informal: Insurers are pushing digital tools to reach Uganda’s informal sector, where insurance penetration remains below 1%. Court Case: A businessman was remanded over a Sh2bn fertilizer fraud tied to alleged deceptive dealings with a Turkish firm.
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