AGP Executive Report
Last update: 4 hours agoEACOP Legal Battle: Four Ugandan farmers have filed a UK High Court challenge to stop the $5.6bn East African Crude Oil Pipeline, arguing the project breaches Uganda’s constitutional, environmental and climate protections before it becomes operational. Digital Regulation: Uganda’s telecom regulator UCC has launched a nationwide crackdown on unlicensed public Wi‑Fi hotspots, targeting operators charging for access in residential areas. Ebola Response & Pharma: Island Pharmaceuticals says it has secured approvals to start compassionate use of Galidesivir for Uganda’s Bundibugyo Ebola outbreak under WHO’s MEURI framework, aiming to generate real-world clinical data. Agriculture Skills Push: Uganda’s education minister wants agriculture made compulsory in secondary schools to build practical skills for agro-industrialisation. Renewables for Dairy: In Nakaseke, solar-powered irrigation and renewable energy are helping dairy farmers keep milk flowing during dry spells, cutting reliance on costly diesel. Tourism Concessions: Uganda Wildlife Authority renewed Marasa Africa’s 30-year concessions for Paraa, Chobe and Mweya safari lodges to support long-term investment and conservation. Mosquito Control Research: Trials in Uganda found catnip-oil lotion can repel mosquitoes as effectively as DEET, pointing to cheaper protection for malaria-prone communities.
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