AGP Executive Report
Last update: 10 hours agoAnti-Corruption Reversal: President Museveni has ordered the release of former Speaker Anita Annet Among from house arrest and said she will not face criminal prosecution, ending months of restrictions after a corruption probe. Parliament Oversight: Investigations into Among were also reported as dropped, while COSASE ordered the arrest of Microfinance Support Centre (MSC) bosses after they failed to appear for questioning over major losses and loan write-offs. Regulation & Food Safety: Government tabled a Bill to create a single Food and Agriculture Regulatory Authority (FARA) to oversee food products, agricultural chemicals, veterinary medicines and related inputs. Bank of Uganda SACCO Crackdown: With a September 30 licensing deadline looming, only seven large SACCOs have licences so far, raising closure risks for others. Cross-Border Justice: Uganda’s DPP moves to extradite a Chinese national from Kenya over alleged UGX 4.53bn fraud linked to Diamond Steel Uganda. Health & Public Services: WHO says Africa is making progress on key health targets despite funding cuts, while Ebola-related travel restrictions are reported to be tightening for travellers linked to DRC. Industrialisation Push: Museveni inaugurated Roofings’ rolling mill expansion, praising local value addition and manufacturing.
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