AGP Executive Report
Last update: 7 hours agoOil & Infrastructure: The East African Crude Oil Pipeline is now about 80–84% complete, with line pipes delivered and key marine works over 88%, targeting commissioning in July 2026 and first exports by October—an electrified 1,443km route meant to move up to 246,000 barrels per day from Uganda’s Albertine Graben to Tanzania’s Tanga port. Public Finance & Accountability: Uganda’s Auditor General flags governance failures at Busitema University’s 4MW solar plant, saying the university earned zero from electricity sales due to missing revenue-sharing and operational arrangements with the Energy ministry. Diaspora SME Funds Under Scrutiny: The UAE embassy’s management of Museveni’s Presidential Fund for Ugandan SMEs in Dubai is questioned after audit findings point to weak planning and oversight. Agri-Business Support: Pearl Bank and Ronalds in Africa wrap a 3-day bootcamp for 30+ agri-SMEs, pushing farmers to scale using available financing. Trade & Exports: Uganda’s Trade minister meets Hortifresh to boost horticulture exports, citing post-harvest losses and cold-chain costs. Health & Industry Risk: Ebola response in the Great Lakes region remains under pressure as WHO warns the DRC outbreak may be far larger than confirmed figures, with Uganda also reporting cases.
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