AGP Executive Report
Last update: 3 hours agoDigital Accountability: Parliament’s digital number plate probe escalated as CID arrested two officials after conflicting pricing breakdowns and a witness admitted he lied under oath; lawmakers are now probing whether the Shs714,300 fee and promised security benefits match what was delivered. Anti-Corruption in Agriculture: Uganda’s Consul General in Mombasa, Ambassador Herbert Kiguli, was remanded to Luzira Prison over alleged sh494m loss linked to requisitions signed while he served at MAAIF; bail hearing set for Oct 7. Cancer Care Capacity: Uganda Cancer Institute reported radiotherapy expansion to eight operational machines, but delays persist amid patient surges and staffing gaps, with plans for a PET centre to improve diagnosis. Skills for Industry: Government-aided vocational institutions are still training with outdated equipment, limiting hands-on readiness for modern manufacturing and industrial workplaces. Education Funding Pressure: PTA-funded teachers are being withdrawn in some government-aided schools after enforcement against compulsory charges, worsening staffing shortages and increasing teacher workloads. Climate & Food Systems: UN warns rotting food waste drives up to 10% of global greenhouse gases, far above aviation, pushing urgency for waste reduction and better post-harvest handling.
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