AGP Executive Report

Somalia Mission: Uganda says it has begun withdrawing troops after nearly 20 years in Somalia, while the UPDF has also flagged off a new battle group for the African Union mission. The government has yet to explain the withdrawal timeline or how it will align with the deployment. Besigye’s Health: Gen. Salim Saleh said he found detained opposition leader Kizza Besigye “almost dead” and arranged his transfer to a specialised medical facility, renewing scrutiny of his treatment in custody. Public Accountability: MPs will inspect the Kyambogo AFCON training facility after an audit raised procurement concerns. At Akii-Bua Stadium, the auditor questioned the cost of fencing and a 20,000-seat installation against a 30,000-seat requirement. Regional Health Alert: The Ebola outbreak in DR Congo has killed more than 5,000 people. Nigeria has isolated two suspected cases for testing; Uganda is among the countries reporting cases.

Besigye Case: Retired Gen. Salim Saleh says he found detained opposition leader Kizza Besigye in critical condition at Luzira Prison and helped secure medical treatment. He said a post by CDF Muhoozi Kainerugaba reopened contact and hinted at political talks. Somalia Withdrawal: Muhoozi says Uganda has begun withdrawing troops from Somalia after nearly 20 years, marking a major shift in the country’s regional military role. Ugandans in Russia’s War: Uganda says 11 citizens recruited into Russian forces have been killed and 16 are missing in Ukraine. Nakawa East Petition: The High Court dismissed Waiswa Mufumbiro’s challenge to NRM’s Ruhindi’s victory, upholding the election result. AFCON 2027: CAF has restored the tournament’s two-year cycle, with Uganda, Kenya and Tanzania set to co-host in 2027. Uganda Tourism Board has secured CAF sponsorship rights to promote the country as a destination.

Opposition Politics: Gen. Salim Saleh says a post by Gen. Muhoozi Kainerugaba helped him reconnect with jailed opposition leader Kizza Besigye. Saleh said he found Besigye seriously ill in prison and arranged his transfer to a medical facility. Somalia Mission: The UPDF has begun withdrawing from Somalia after nearly 20 years, CDF Muhoozi announced, days after Somalia’s president asked Uganda to keep troops there longer. No timetable or details of the withdrawal were given. Succession Debate: President Museveni has reportedly proposed Muhoozi as his successor at an NRM meeting, intensifying scrutiny of the military chief’s political role. Public Accountability: The IGG has picked up former Arua LC5 chair Alfred Okuonzi, his son and two others over the alleged sale of a government motorcycle. Regional Affairs: Parliament will review its budget to prepare for paying Uganda’s EALA representatives from December 2027, following an EAC decision.

Investment Drive: President Yoweri Museveni urged Egyptian investors to back infrastructure, electricity and factories that add value to Uganda’s farm, mineral and forest products. Financial Governance: Finance Minister Henry Musasizi praised the FIA’s new information-security certification, saying continued investment and coordination are needed to maintain Uganda’s removal from the FATF grey list ahead of a 2028 review. Ugandans in Russia: Vice-President Jessica Alupo is expected to raise the fate of Ugandans recruited into Russia’s army; Parliament was told 14 have died and 16 are missing and presumed dead. AFCON 2027: CAF has restored the tournament’s two-year cycle, keeping Uganda, Kenya and Tanzania’s co-hosted edition on the calendar. Somalia Mission: The UPDF says it has begun withdrawing after nearly 20 years, amid funding cuts and shifting security pressures. Succession Politics: Reports say Museveni proposed his son, Gen. Muhoozi Kainerugaba, as successor at an NRM leadership meeting, renewing scrutiny of Uganda’s transfer of power.

Succession Politics: The Patriotic League of Uganda says it has gathered 6.4 million signatures backing Gen. Muhoozi Kainerugaba’s presidential ambitions. The campaign comes amid reports that President Museveni proposed his son as successor at an NRM meeting. Parliamentary Oversight: COSASE is probing Shs8 billion in unpaid URSB fees linked to five companies and has summoned the Finance Minister to answer questions about the transactions. Education Oversight: The Education Ministry says boarding schools operating without authorisation, or failing to protect learners, could face sanctions. Ugandans Recruited to Fight in Russia: Reports say nearly 30 Ugandans have been killed or are presumed dead in the war, while an investigation found 108 Ugandans recruited into Russian forces and alleged that brokers profited from the recruitment.

City Services: KCCA has secured Shs25 billion to start a waste-management facility at Buyala, with plans for sorting, 10 garbage trucks and private investment. Justice: A High Court assessor has recommended convicting three men accused of murdering state prosecutor Joan Kagezi, citing links to the crime scene. Skills Policy: UPC is urging government to expand vocational training and apprenticeships for young people during the long school holidays. Regional Diplomacy: Uganda joined AU and UN officials in agreeing to joint peacebuilding missions, better financing coordination and quarterly progress reviews. Energy Investment: A national compact aims to mobilise $17.7 billion by 2030, targeting electricity access for 85% of Ugandans and clean cooking for half the population. War Recruits: Government says 11 Ugandans recruited into Russia’s army have been killed and 16 remain missing.

Succession and Security: Museveni has reportedly discussed succession with NRM leaders for the first time, amid speculation about his son Muhoozi’s ambitions. Muhoozi also appointed Maj. Gen. Oscar Munanura as intelligence chief in a military shake-up. Ugandans Recruited by Russia: Government confirmed 11 Ugandans recruited into the Russian army have been killed and 16 are missing; the National Security Council is set to meet over the cases. Ebola Preparedness: The DRC outbreak has passed 10,000 cases and nearly 4,900 deaths. Uganda is requiring 21-day quarantine for citizens returning from the DRC, despite being declared Ebola-free. Rights and Accountability: Government is preparing a new National Action Plan on Business and Human Rights, with stakeholders urging stronger protections and enforcement as investment and oil production expand.

Defence: Gen Muhoozi Kainerugaba has promoted Oscar Munanura to acting major general and appointed him chief of UPDF Defence Intelligence and Security, moving Richard Otto to a new role. Ebola Response: Uganda has restricted non-essential travel to DR Congo and ordered 21-day quarantine for returning travellers as the outbreak worsens across the region. Public Accountability: COSASE will summon Finance Minister Henry Musasizi over Shs8 billion in unpaid URSB registration fees for four companies; MPs are seeking the legal basis for the arrangement. Local Government: Minister Balaam Barugahara ordered 42 Kanungu officials interdicted amid allegations including corruption, extortion and abuse of office. Economy: Musasizi told Parliament the government is monitoring pressure on the shilling, which has weakened to about Shs4,500 per dollar, and warned against exhausting foreign reserves to defend it. Russia Recruitment: Uganda’s embassy in Moscow says 14 nationals recruited into the Russian army are confirmed dead and 16 are missing, with their bodies not located.

Defence Changes: CDF Gen. Muhoozi Kainerugaba appointed Brig. Oscar Munanura acting major general and chief of Defence Intelligence and Security, moving Maj. Gen. Richard Otto to a new assignment. Shilling Under Pressure: Finance Minister Henry Musasizi told Parliament the government is monitoring the currency’s slide to about Sh4,500 per dollar. He cited rising foreign-currency demand and higher fuel and shipping costs, and said gold would help support reserves. Ebola Response: Uganda has ordered 21-day quarantine for people arriving from DR Congo as the outbreak passes 10,000 confirmed cases there. The Bundibugyo strain has no approved vaccine or treatment. Human Rights Review: Cabinet approved Uganda’s report to the UN, covering justice, protections for women and children, refugees, education and health. Kampala Heritage: Cabinet halted plans to redevelop Constitutional Square as a mall, preserving the site’s protected status. Military Deaths: Uganda’s embassy in Moscow confirmed 11 nationals who joined the Russian army have died; 16 others are missing and presumed dead.

Military: CDF Muhoozi Kainerugaba said he had stripped former deputy army chief Peter Elwelu of his rank and that more than 20 former soldiers linked to him had been arrested. No formal order, charges or response from Elwelu were reported. Ebola preparedness: Uganda is tightening border screening and requiring 21-day quarantine for people returning from DR Congo as the outbreak spreads regionally; the government says Uganda remains Ebola-free. Parliament: The High Court nullified Gomba East MP Saazi’s election over missing votes, while a proposed Parliament bill could change how the opposition leader is selected. Public accountability: The IGG ordered Uganda National Mining Company’s acting board chair to interdict its CEO and legal officer during an investigation into alleged mismanagement and abuse of office. Food security: A government assessment warned that 3.6 million Ugandans face food insecurity. The UK pledged Shs11.7 billion for nutrition services in Karamoja and refugee settlements.

Ebola Preparedness: Uganda has imposed a 21-day quarantine on people returning from the DRC and stepped up border screening, while maintaining it is Ebola-free. Investigators are probing whether Nigeria’s Ugandan-born patient contracted the virus during a visit to Uganda; no link has been confirmed. Election Dispute: The High Court nullified Gomba East MP Godfrey Saazi’s election, citing destroyed voting materials, and ordered a fresh poll. Public Accountability: MPs challenged the Inspectorate of Government over low recoveries and whether it targets junior officials, while the IGG’s sweeping investigation into FUFA finances and contracts continues. Security and Rights: The High Court has ordered security agencies to identify who filmed missing opposition activist Sam Mugumya and report on efforts to establish his whereabouts.

Ebola Preparedness: Uganda says it remains Ebola-free and has discharged all 60 contacts linked to a Kenyan case after monitoring. The government is tightening border screening, requiring 21-day quarantine at travellers’ own cost for Ugandans returning from DR Congo, and barring DRC-linked transit. Investigations into a Nigerian case involving a traveller from Uganda continue. Food Security: Prime Minister Robinah Nabbanja is due to release a report warning that 3.6 million people face crisis-level food insecurity, potentially rising to 4.4 million next year; Karamoja is among the hardest-hit areas. Public Finances: Government has ordered ministries and agencies to halve spending on travel, fuel and workshops as the shilling weakens past Shs4,400 to the US dollar. Infrastructure: The Kampala–Malaba railway still needs €2.7 billion in financing, with financial close now expected next year. Regional Security: Uganda is urging predictable AU-UN funding and joint planning for African peace operations.

Ebola Measures: Uganda has ordered citizens returning from the DRC to quarantine for 21 days at their own expense and tightened screening at airports and land borders. Health Minister Chris Baryomunsi says Uganda remains Ebola-free; all 60 people monitored after contact with Kenya’s case have been cleared. Kampala is also investigating Nigeria’s case, pushing back against claims the woman contracted the virus in Uganda. Political Changes: A bill gazetted in Parliament proposes choosing the Leader of the Opposition through a joint vote by opposition MPs, a change that could weaken NUP’s current position. Public Accountability: The IGG has cleared Works Ministry Permanent Secretary Bageya over the Mpigi expressway and ordered the interdiction of engineer Wani. District Administration: A group of Resident District Commissioners has left for China for government-sponsored training on poverty alleviation.

Ebola Controls: Uganda says it has no active cases, but has tightened screening and barred travellers from the DRC from transiting as it investigates links to Nigeria’s confirmed case. Parliament: A bill to change how the Leader of the Opposition is chosen has been gazetted, proposing a joint vote by opposition MPs. Roads Oversight: The IGG cleared Works PS Waiswa Bageya over the Busega–Mpigi Expressway cost escalation but ordered roads commissioner Isaac Wani’s interdiction pending further investigation. Agriculture: Museveni urged Sheema farmers to adopt irrigation and commercial farming to raise incomes and withstand drought. Lake Victoria: Water Minister Kahinda Otafiire called for urgent regional action as erosion and shrinking wetlands threaten the basin.

Ebola Response: Uganda says it remains Ebola-free but has barred travellers with recent travel to the DRC from transiting as it investigates a Nigerian case and tightens surveillance. Public Accountability: The IGG cleared Works Ministry Permanent Secretary Waiswa Bageya over the Busega–Mpigi Expressway cost escalation, while ordering the interdiction of engineer Isaac Wani pending further investigations. Parliament: A bill proposing a joint opposition vote to elect the Leader of the Opposition has been gazetted. Human Rights: Human Rights Watch has urged Uganda to investigate the killing of Rwandan dissident Robert Kabera and examine possible political motives. Diplomacy: Vice-President Jessica Alupo will lead Uganda’s delegation to the Russia–Africa summit in Moscow, while Somalia’s president pledged support for Ugandan businesses as the two countries seek deeper trade ties.

Ebola Response: Uganda says it has no active Ebola cases but has tightened screening as Kenya reports a second death and Nigeria’s case shows genetic similarities to Kenya’s. The route of infection remains unclear, keeping regional vigilance high. Parliament: A bill to change how the Leader of the Opposition is chosen has been gazetted. It would give all opposition MPs a vote and require them to approve the Shadow Cabinet. Power Supply: Regulators say UEDCL has the resources to address outages, but implementation remains the problem as consumers continue to report blackouts and slow repairs. Defence: President Museveni commissioned Russian-backed military facilities worth $53 million and urged the army to adopt artificial intelligence.