AGP Executive Report
Last update: 5 hours agoMakerere University Business College: Construction has started on a Shs96.6b CoBAMS business college complex, with a 15,000-square-metre site handed over to Roko Construction Ltd to consolidate teaching, research and graduate training. Agriculture Skills Push: Government, via MAAIF and the ILO, is drafting a practical curriculum to train youth in agricultural mechanisation, irrigation, farm structures and soil testing to cut the skills gap. Electric Mobility Bottleneck: In West Nile, demand for electric motorbikes is outpacing charging infrastructure, with only two battery-swapping points in Arua frustrating deliveries for hundreds of applicants. Tourism Boost: UWA launches three days of free entry to selected national parks and wildlife reserves from September 25–27 to drive domestic tourism ahead of World Tourism Day. Data for Planning: UBOS signs MoUs with cultural institutions of Samia Bugwe and Tieng Adhola to improve community data collection and use, especially births and deaths. Cross-border Security: UWA deploys canine units at Busia and Malaba to curb wildlife smuggling. Digital Economy Shock: Uber’s exit from Nigeria and Uganda is linked to worsening driver economics and a wider restructuring, raising concerns for MSMEs tied to ride-hailing.
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