AGP Executive Report
Last update: 25 minutes agoUganda Airlines: Uganda Airlines CEO Girma Wake told Parliament it will not carry out mass layoffs, saying restructuring aims to fix staffing gaps and strengthen the workforce. Urban Transport: Kira Municipality received 21 locally manufactured electric buses to run key routes and help phase out old public service vehicles. Water Infrastructure Finance: NWSC is seeking UGX 650bn (with a 2% concessionary loan and a revenue grant) to boost water production and supply in 50 towns over 2027/28–2031/32. Ebola Response in the Region: DRC authorities are stepping up Ebola vaccination and containment efforts as cases rise, with new campaigns targeting frontline workers and contacts. East Africa Energy Rivalry: Regional oil and refinery plans keep shifting—Uganda, Kenya and Tanzania are again linked through competing infrastructure and refinery proposals. Tourism & Industry Link: Busoga’s MTN-Masaza Cup is being used to market local tourism sites, turning football travel into visits to hills and cultural attractions. Agribusiness & Cold Chain: Kenya’s Samaking highlights how resilient cold chains and digital tools can unlock the blue food economy. Royal & Cultural Impact: Tooro King Oyo Nyimba died at 34, triggering national mourning and renewed focus on cultural leadership.
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