AGP Executive Report

Digital Faith & Giving: MTN MoMo Uganda rolls out a new faith-based giving menu on 16511#, letting worshippers pay tithes, offertory, zakat, sadaqah and more to specific institutions with itemised tracking for treasurers. Ebola Update: WHO declares Uganda’s Ebola outbreak over after the country passes the 42-day monitoring period without new cases, urging travel restrictions to be lifted. Health Access Gap: Uganda’s dental care crisis deepens as only about half of 1,330 registered dental practitioners have active licences, leaving many patients exposed to quacks. Education Under Pressure: Schools in eastern Uganda and beyond comply with the ban on holiday teaching, while some still debate how to prepare candidates. Community & Skills: Movit Foundation hands over a five-classroom block in Bunyangabu, training 78 residents in interlocking brick construction. HIV Prevention Barriers: New UAC figures show most new HIV infections concentrated in Buganda, Ankole, Tooro and Busoga, with Wakiso hardest hit amid shortages and risky social settings. Sports & Culture: CAF assesses Kenya venues for AFCON 2027, with Eldoret’s Kipchoge Keino Stadium in the spotlight.

Ebola Coordination: CAR, DRC, Uganda, Congo and South Sudan agreed in Bangui to strengthen cross-border preparedness to stop the Bundibugyo Ebola strain spreading further. Public Health & Lifestyle: Uganda’s Ministry of Health is pushing a Shs131b National Oral Health Strategy 2025–2030 to tackle a heavy dental disease burden, with access still limited for most people. Local Governance & Accountability: President Museveni backed surprise anti-corruption inspections by Local Government ministers Barugahara and Nameere, arguing the scale of complaints makes “blind stumbling” unlikely. Media & Faith: Nation Media Group Uganda held thanksgiving prayers after reopening its platforms following a month-long closure, urging integrity in public information. Crime & Safety: Police retrieved 11 CCTV clips in the Makindye case where a mother allegedly stabbed five children, deepening the investigation. Culture & Sports: Ugandan athletes are in focus as Emmanuel Wanyonyi and Peruth Chemutai chase Diamond League and upcoming finals in Zurich and Brussels. Business & Industry: Roofings Group opened a $125m steel complex in Namanve, boosting Uganda’s push toward more value-added steel production. Religion & Community: Museveni’s daughter Patience Rwabwogo was consecrated as bishop, marking a major milestone in Uganda’s church life. Arts & Film: Black Star International Film Festival unveiled its 2026 official selection, featuring Uganda among 11 countries in Kumasi.

Political Succession Watch: Gen Muhoozi Kainerugaba says he’ll seek Uganda’s presidency in 2031, predicting 90% support with Museveni’s backing—sparking fresh debate on whether Uganda’s next leadership will be shaped more by civilian institutions or the military establishment. Entertainment & Culture: Tyrese Gibson lands in Uganda ahead of October’s Coffee Marathon in Ntungamo, with organisers pitching the event as a boost for Karamoja’s IK coffee communities and jobs. Education & Wellbeing: Ugandan schools face a growing teacher shortage, while another report highlights students faking illness to escape emotional distress—an urgent call for safer, more supportive school counselling. Health & Family Life: A study on maternity care in Uganda and other countries links improved labour support to fewer newborn deaths, and separate coverage spotlights rising cancer burdens and the need for earlier, better access. Money & Identity: Centenary Bank’s Jjingo urges early retirement planning, and Uganda’s data protection concerns grow as more organisations collect NIN-linked personal data without proper registration. Sports Build-up: CAF begins a two-day inspection of AFCON 2027 facilities across Kenya, Uganda and Tanzania, with “go/no-go” decisions tied to progress by August.

Church & Politics: Archbishop Paul Ssemogerere urged authorities to urgently address election-period detentions where cases are still unheard, warning that prolonged detention without hearings erodes peace. Leadership & Faith: President Museveni ordered CDF Gen Muhoozi to release former Speaker Anita Among from house arrest, ending months of restrictions after searches and appeals from leaders. Education Reform: NCHE has begun assessing about 700 university programmes to align with the competence-based education and training system ahead of 2027/28, while the primary curriculum overhaul is set for rollout in 2028 with major subject and assessment changes. Youth & Scholarships: A Ugandan pupil, Bracha Anganire Barnabas, won Mini Miss Universe 2026, and over 50 students from St. Kizito High School secured University of Tokyo scholarship opportunities. School Safety: A Mukono health inspector flagged failing sanitation in schools, linking it to attendance and dignity, as new sanitation projects move in. Health & Emergencies: Ebola response efforts continue in Central Africa amid misinformation challenges, with Uganda reporting no new cases since June 21. Culture & Food: West Nile communities celebrate rainy-season white ants (ngwen) as a cherished delicacy and cultural tradition. Justice & Mobility: Uganda’s treason trial continues as defense lawyers withdraw, with Obeid Lutale’s daughter joining the legal team. Sports & Entertainment: Headies 2026 nominees were unveiled ahead of the Toronto ceremony, with major African music stars leading the pack.

UPDF Recruitment: Hundreds of qualified applicants turned up at Kololo as the UPDF nationwide recruitment exercise entered its final day, with verification stressing education and medical standards. Identity & Services: Uganda MPs demanded answers from NIRA over QR code failures on new national IDs, with citizens reporting trouble accessing banks and SIM services. Land & Aviation: Lira residents challenged UCAA in court over alleged encroachment into privately titled land for a proposed international airport. Lake Victoria Heritage Push: Conservationists want Lake Victoria fast-tracked for UNESCO heritage status, citing pollution, wetland loss, invasive species, and illegal fishing. Child Safety & Faith: The Church of Uganda urged parents and communities to protect children from violence after recent cases of child killings by relatives. Crime & Tech: A Lusaka joint security raid arrested 79 people in a suspected cybercrime network, seizing computers, phones, Starlink kits, and passports. Tourism & Culture: Nkuringo Safaris announced North American representation, while a fresh push highlights volunteering and “doing Africa differently” beyond classic safaris. Sports Mobility: Kenya, Uganda and Tanzania plan to operationalise a joint visa framework for AFCON 2027. Education Leadership: Dolly Children Foundation founder Adedolapo Osuntuyi was selected for AL for Education’s CEO Fellowship & Accelerator.

Church & Community Leadership: Pastor Patience Kokundeka Museveni Rwabwogo was consecrated as Uganda’s first female bishop in the Covenant Nations Church, with President Museveni and First Lady Janet attending the ceremony at Covenant Hill in Maya, Wakiso. Education & Community Loss: Hillside Schools Naalya’s veteran educator Dr Okia Stanley Henry has been laid out with the family releasing his official funeral programme after his sudden death following a hospital collapse. Identity & Daily Life: Uganda MPs demanded answers over QR code failures on new national IDs, saying citizens are being blocked from services like bank account opening and SIM registration, with NIRA and Internal Affairs expected to respond. Safety & Parenting: The Church of Uganda urged parents and communities to protect children from violence after the Kalungu-Bunga/Ggaba tragedy, calling for peace, discipline, and shared responsibility. Justice & Politics: In Dr Kizza Besigye’s treason trial, the state witness Andrew Wilson defended unclear, noisy video and audio clips played in court, promising better-quality recordings. Public Health & Tech: President Mahama opened the AMCOA conference in Accra, urging African regulators to modernize online medical consultation standards using technology and stronger harmonised oversight. Digital Safety: Roblox agreed to a court-enforceable undertaking in Australia to strengthen child protection against grooming and exploitation.

Church & Family Milestone: Patience Rwabwogo, Museveni’s daughter and founder of Covenant Nations Church, was consecrated as Uganda’s first female Episcopal bishop after 20 years in ministry, with President Museveni and First Lady Janet Museveni attending. Faith & Testimony: Janet publicly shared an emotional “jaws of death” thanksgiving, crediting Jesus for her recovery during the same celebrations. Gender & Parenting Debate: Archbishop Samuel Kazimba Mugalu urged parents to invest in boys too, warning that over-focusing on girls while neglecting boys could worsen social problems. Health & Access: Mulago and the Neurosurgical Society of Uganda completed an 80-patient brain surgery camp, tackling tumours, hydrocephalus and skull deformities. Public Health Update: Uganda has been cleared of the latest polio outbreak after WHO assessments found transmission of polio type 2 stopped. Education & Safety: Jinja police are investigating a headteacher accused of facilitating sexual exploitation of female students by a senior six pupil. Community & Culture: Mbale prepares for World Tourism Day (Sept 27) with coffee, malewa and Imbalu traditions, plus music and tourism games. Regional Lifestyle: Karamoja faces hunger as El Niño-linked drought shrivels harvests, with WFP warning of widespread food insecurity. Sports & Health: A new men-only clinic in Iganga opens to address prostate, infertility and erectile dysfunction.

Church & Family Life: First Lady Janet Museveni returned to public view at her daughter Patience Rwabwogo’s consecration as bishop, sharing how she survived “the jaws of death” and crediting faith for her recovery. Education Policy: Uganda’s new Competency-Based Curriculum proposal would cap structured learning for lower primary at up to three hours a day, with shorter sessions to match children’s developmental needs. Maternal Health & Tech: MTN Uganda wrapped up its Y’ello Care campaign with Shs600m+ support for maternal and newborn care in remote Amudat, including equipment, solar, and digital health tools for Village Health Teams. Crime & Child Protection: Police arrested a Lugazi officer over alleged defilement of a 15-year-old girl, with samples sent for lab examination. Culture & Community: Uganda Film Festival screenings resume nationwide, featuring over 50 homegrown films and public voting for the Viewers’ Choice award. Politics & Justice: A medical report says detained opposition figure Kizza Besigye can understand proceedings but his inability to speak or write may limit his defence participation.

UN Secretary-General Race: Guyana’s Carolyn Rodrigues Birkett moved into the lead after the UN Security Council’s second secret straw poll, while Uganda’s Olara Otunnu surged to five encourage votes—keeping the race wide open. Church & Parenting: Kasana Luweero Diocese ordained 12 priests and deacons, and bishops urged parents to take responsibility—especially around school feeding and neglect. Language & Culture: Parents were encouraged to use indigenous languages at home during a Cultural Day in Kikaaya, spotlighting identity through music, food and dress. Uganda Film Festival: The Uganda Film Festival kicked off nationwide screenings, with public voting for the Viewers’ Choice award running through late August. Health & Services: Luuka’s Kiyunga Health Centre IV is overwhelmed by bed and power shortages, while Masaka hospital reported heavy monthly preterm birth numbers. Public Health & Environment: Uganda urged waste sorting ahead of National Cleaning Day. US Immigration: A US judge struck down Trump’s immigrant visa suspension affecting 75 countries, including Uganda—calling it unlawful. Tech & AI: Google DeepMind says Gemma open models hit 1 billion downloads, with deployments reaching areas like rural health support in Uganda. Sports & Education: Makerere climbed to 776th globally in Webometrics, and Speaker Oboth-Oboth urged graduates to focus on skills, not just certificates. Arts & Fashion: Uganda International Fashion Week is set to return after a six-year break, and JOMBA! contemporary dance workshops are set to run in Durban.

UN Reform & Diplomacy: Ugandan UN Secretary-General hopeful Olara Otunnu gains ground in the second informal Security Council straw poll, moving from 2 to 5 “encouraged” votes, though he still trails leading contenders. Education & Youth Skills: Parliament Speaker Jacob Oboth-Oboth urges Makerere Business Institute graduands to turn certificates into practical skills and enterprise, while curriculum experts call for reforms that are inclusive and responsive to every learner. Health & Families: Masaka Regional Referral Hospital reports at least 160 preterm births monthly, pushing a “Wall of Hope” push for better parent rehabilitation and antenatal care; Luuka’s Kiyunga Health Centre IV faces bed, power and diagnostic shortages that force some mothers to seek private care. Culture & Community: Buganda Kingdom and EACOP break ground for the Kabaka Daudi Chwa II EACOP Stadium in Masaka, linking heritage and sport; and a fashion industry feature spotlights Santa Anzo’s return and Uganda International Fashion Week’s comeback. Safety & Daily Life: A report highlights the daily danger of crossing Hoima Road in Nansana, where pedestrians—often including children—are regularly hit. Sports & Learning: Makerere University climbs to 776th globally in Webometrics, strengthening its East Africa top spot.

Tourism & Borders: Zanzibar authorities detained a Kenyan businesswoman and two others (including Ugandan nationals) for running tour and excursion operations reserved for locals, warning foreign operators to comply with the Tourism Act. Education & Youth: Uganda’s curriculum reform push is being framed as “for every learner,” with education experts urging inclusive, competence-based delivery that prepares graduates for a changing labour market. Health & Daily Life: Luuka’s Kiyunga Health Centre IV is stretched by bed, diagnostic and power shortages, with some mothers reportedly sleeping on the floor—forcing patients toward private clinics. Road Safety: Nansana residents say Hoima Road crossings are a daily gamble, with pedestrians (including children) frequently hit, often by boda boda riders. Ebola Preparedness: ECSA-HC launched a six-month regional plan to curb Ebola spread through DRC-linked trade and migration corridors, strengthening border health teams across key entry points. Jobs & Industry: Euro Gold Refinery begins expansion in Yumbe, targeting 2,000 jobs as it moves to formalise mining and reduce child labour risks. Culture & Community: A Weekender retro photo gallery revives school memories from Sheffield’s 60s and 70s, including a Uganda school trip. Public Safety: Uganda Police warn about the Hut 8 Ponzi scheme after victims can’t withdraw funds and scammers offer “recovery” for upfront payments.

Ebola Response: ECSA Health Community has launched a six-month cross-border emergency push at 33 DRC border entry points, equipping frontline teams with digital surveillance, isolation protocols, and faster lab transport to stop Bundibugyo Ebola reaching neighbours including Uganda. UN Leadership Watch: The UN Security Council held a second straw poll for the next secretary-general, with Uganda’s Olara Otunnu among the contenders as diplomats narrow the field toward the January 2027 handover. Uganda’s Economy & Jobs: Equity Group reported a 32% jump in half-year profit after tax to KSh45.5billion, highlighting growth across regional lending and tech-enabled finance. Tourism & Conservation: Kigezi leaders welcomed UWA’s takeover of Echuya Central Forest Reserve management, hoping better conservation and tourism benefits for local communities. Education & Rights: An Anglican priest criticised the arrest and public humiliation of head teachers over alleged illegal school lunch fees, warning it could damage respect for education leadership. Disability Support: UNAB appealed for help to provide white canes to visually impaired Ugandans who cannot afford them. Industry Bottlenecks: MMP Industrial Park expansion in Buikwe is being slowed by unreliable electricity, delays in tax exemptions, and poor access roads. Justice & Vulnerability: A Gulu court heard a defilement case where a 16-year-old alleged coercion by a 75-year-old landlord tied to rent arrears and eviction fears. Culture & Youth: Sweet Kids are turning dance and livestreaming into opportunity, using digital platforms to support school and tuition. Public Health & Safety: Uganda’s military unveiled a statue of Yonatan Netanyahu at Entebbe, marking 50 years since the raid.

Education & Jobs: Ugandan MPs at the Commonwealth conference in Malawi pushed for an urgent education overhaul, saying Uganda is producing graduates with certificates but not the practical technical and vocational skills the labour market needs. Youth Peacebuilding: ICPNC trained secondary students on peacebuilding, conflict prevention and dialogue, urging young people to manage school and community disagreements early. Health & Family Planning: Karamoja women in polygamous homes are pressured to keep having more children, while health workers link low family planning uptake to competition for status and support. Child Safety & Alcohol: Officials warn that cheap liquor and parental gaps are driving child alcohol abuse, school dropout and mental health problems. Medical Interns: Ugandan medical interns say the newly approved Shs1m allowance is too low for basic living costs and are pushing for higher pay. Digital Media: Equator Voice Africa expands its Kampala-based digital journalism footprint with culture, health and education desks for East Africa. Travel Lifestyle: Mastercard expands Priceless.com into “Priceless Africa,” giving cardholders curated cultural travel across Uganda and other markets. Culture & Sports: Kenya’s NOCK says it will host the ANOCA Zone V Youth Games in Nairobi, with Uganda among the participating countries. Public Health Watch: A UK salmonella outbreak has prompted warnings to vulnerable groups to avoid runny eggs and uncooked egg products. Crime & Family Tragedy: Police investigate a suspected domestic attack in Kampala’s Bunga where a Kenyan woman allegedly stabbed five children, killing two. HIV & Rights: At AIDS 2026 in Rio, Uganda’s Centre for Women Justice argues LGBTQ criminalisation doesn’t stop HIV—it drives it by pushing people away from services.

Malaria Watch: AMMREN renews calls for steady investment in malaria surveillance and public messaging, warning Africa still carries 94% of the world’s malaria burden and faces new pressures like insecticide resistance and shifting mosquito habitats. Ebola Update (DRC): Gavi adds $7m for 70,000 Ervebo vaccine doses and more support for routine immunisation as the Bundibugyo outbreak keeps climbing in the Democratic Republic of Congo. Health & HIV (Uganda): Makerere’s Noah Kiwanuka highlights trial results showing lenacapavir PrEP led to zero HIV acquisitions over a year among young women in PURPOSE 1. Creative Economy (Uganda): At Alex Mukulu’s burial, Museveni’s representative urged artists to professionalize, organize, and build legacies beyond short-term money. UN Politics (Uganda): Olara Otunnu pushes UN reform and stronger conflict prevention in the race for the next Secretary-General. Media & Learning: ACME founder Dr Peter Mwesige returns to teach at Makerere after ACME’s NGO suspension. Safety & Society: Police report fresh details in the Kalungu Bunga child stabbing case, while Uganda also faces wider regional violence fears for Christians across multiple countries. Immigration Shock (US-Liberia): The first US deportees arrive in Liberia under a deal to accept up to 1,200 people, raising humanitarian concerns.

Makerere & Media: ACME founder Dr Peter Mwesige is back in the classroom, appointed a lecturer in Journalism and Communication at Makerere after ACME’s suspension by the NGO regulator. Education Loss: Hillside Schools Naalya principal Dr Henry Stanley Okia dies after a sudden heart attack, ending a decades-long career in teaching and school leadership. Violence at Home: Kampala police investigate a Kalungu-Bunga stabbing where a Kenyan mother allegedly killed two children and injured three others, with a vehicle set on fire. Digital Safety & Youth: TikTok bans Kenyan creator Cindy Baibe after an alleged explicit livestream, reigniting debate on protecting minors online. Women in Tech: Standard Chartered Uganda unveils 20 women-led, tech-enabled startups for the 2026 Women in Tech Uganda Accelerator Programme. Public Finance & Accountability: Parliament scrutinises NUSAF 4 design after concerns that Sh59.3bn is swallowed by project management instead of reaching communities. Health Update: WHO declares polio type 2 outbreaks over in five African countries, including Uganda. Economy & Daily Life: An opinion piece argues Uganda’s growth headlines don’t match what people face on the ground—hand-to-mouth living, school and health struggles. Local Governance: State House warns schools over illegal UPE/USE charges, saying poor learners are being pushed out by hidden fees. Culture & Faith: Uganda’s military statue of Yonatan Netanyahu’s brother at Entebbe sparks questions amid the Gaza troop deployment debate.

Clean Cooking & Energy Prices: The IEA warns the LPG crisis linked to Strait of Hormuz disruption is pushing cooking fuel prices up across Africa, risking a slide back to wood and charcoal and worsening household air pollution. Disability Rights & Aviation: A South Sudanese disability activist says Uganda Airlines forced passengers with disabilities off a flight despite check-in and boarding, calling it discriminatory and a freedom-of-movement violation. UN Diplomacy: Ugandan diplomat Olara Otunnu, bidding to succeed UN chief António Guterres, urged continued UN reform and restoration of moral authority, invoking St Francis. Church & GBV: The Anglican Church of Nigeria, with Ford Foundation support, rolls out a zero-tolerance GBV mandate across dioceses, pushing faith leaders toward accountability. Health & Caregiving: A Ugandan trial found daily zinc supplementation cut infections in young children with sickle cell anemia, while a dementia caregiving book highlights resilience through humor and real stories. Culture & Legacy: President Museveni led tributes for legendary playwright Alex Mukulu, praising theatre’s role in public education and social change. Sports & Community: UPDF’s CDF inter-forces drill competition expands to 1,400 personnel at Kololo, and Bugweri kick-started the MTN Busoga Masaza Cup with a 1-0 win.