AGP Executive Report

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Climate Action Push: Deputy Speaker Thomas Tayebwa told MPs to stop treating climate change as talk and instead use legislation, budgeting and oversight to prevent recurring disasters. Disaster Risk Resettlement: Cabinet approved Shs62bn to relocate 1,423 Mount Elgon households in landslide hotspots, with Shs18m each for land and housing. Energy Security & Accountability: Uganda’s first terrorism conviction tied to power vandalism saw Ibrah Muwonge sentenced to 10 years for terrorism and 5 for terror financing after attacks destroyed 14 high-voltage pylons, disrupting water, health and industry. Industrial Policy & Production: At the 32nd Uganda International Trade Fair, President Museveni urged a shift from exporting raw materials to agro-processing, feeds, ethanol, paper, steel and copper processing. Agri-Industry & Poultry: De Heus launched a new complete broiler feed in Kampala aimed at improving feed costs and flock growth. Tourism Momentum: Uganda reported 1.64m international arrivals and $1.62bn receipts in 2025, with uneven recovery across segments. Regional Trade & Logistics: Uganda eyes Dar es Salaam as a second sea route as Tanzania expands port capacity and rail plans progress. Ebola Screening Warning: Kenya confirmed its first Ebola case linked to DRC travel, spotlighting airport screening and surveillance gaps that could affect regional movement. Finance for Industry: Uganda Development Bank commissioned its new UDB Tower to strengthen its development finance mandate. Cross-Border Capital Markets: CMA Uganda approved marketing Dangote refinery shares locally under tight rules for institutions and high-net-worth investors.

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