AGP Executive Report
Last update: 9 hours agoEbola Diagnostic Breakthrough: WHO added the first molecular test for Bundibugyo virus to its Emergency Use Listing, as DRC and Uganda report a record surge—weekly cases hit the highest level since the outbreak began, with response hampered by insecurity and attacks on treatment centres. Climate-Smart Agriculture Push: MAAIF handed UCSATP vehicles to 69 districts, boosting supervision and farmer support with tracked, insured equipment. Fish Production Upgrade: Victory Farms says it’s scaling fish output by investing in human capital and technology, hiring and training 1,000+ workers to expand supply. Regional Agri-Finance Race: Kenya launched a KES1.081trn (about Sh21trn) NASIP blueprint for 2026–2030, aiming to modernise value chains and create 2m+ jobs—likely to pull more East African capital into farming. Electricity & Growth Pressure: Uganda’s transmission and grid modernisation debate is back in focus as demand rises from factories, homes, and e-mobility. Teacher Training Concern: West Nile education stakeholders urged government to resume training new teachers alongside upgrading serving ones, warning shortages could hit learning. Media & Information Networks: Ghana News Agency joined TV BRICS for content exchange and skills development, expanding Africa’s global media footprint.
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