AGP Executive Report
Last update: 11 hours agoTooro Kingdom Succession: Uganda’s government is scrambling to settle a bitter Tooro royal succession fight after King Oyo Nyimba’s death, with burial plans for Saturday tied to agreement over who inherits the throne—royal clan picks UBC news anchor Prince Edward Rukidi Kijanangoma, while the king’s immediate family rejects it, citing a will naming a son. Royal Security & Culture: Fort Portal tightens access and vehicle controls around Karuziika Palace, St John’s Cathedral and the royal tombs as thousands of mourners are expected for the final send-off. Education Support: Only 2,790 of 10,615 applicants were approved for Uganda’s 2026/27 higher education loans, leaving thousands without funding as demand rises. Identity & Family Law: NIRA says men can request free updates to birth records after DNA tests rule out paternity. Health & Lifestyle: Doctors warn Uganda to prepare for extreme heat risks as temperatures spike, urging prevention against dehydration, heat exhaustion and heat stroke. BRICS in the Spotlight: Uganda’s Vice President Jessica Alupo arrives in New Delhi for the 18th BRICS Summit, where global leaders converge under a resilience-and-sustainability theme.
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