AGP Executive Report
Last update: 5 hours agoManufacturing: Uganda aims to produce 210 million pairs of medical gloves a year as East African Medical Vitals expands its Namanve factory, backed by Shs21.4 billion in government financing. Transport: Uganda Railways has begun hauling Hima Cement from Tororo to Namanve, targeting 30,000 tonnes monthly and fewer truck trips. Government is also pursuing a regional shipping line and maritime university to cut transport costs and train workers. Coffee: Prime Minister Robinah Nabbanja says about 98% of Uganda’s coffee is exported raw, urging more processing and value addition. Meanwhile, Mubende nursery operators say unpaid government bills for seedlings supplied in 2022 have left some in financial distress. Industrial infrastructure: UEDCL is seeking $994 million over five years to strengthen the power network as outages continue to trouble businesses. MTN Mobile Money also plans to expand cashless payments in industrial parks. Local exports: Lesotho plans to buy 20 Kiira Motors buses, with Uganda pledging five more—an important regional market for locally made vehicles.
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