AGP Executive Report
Last update: 9 hours agoSchool Transport Safety: Uganda is moving toward mandatory colour-coding for school buses and vans after the Kapchorwa crash, with an inter-ministerial review now looking beyond occasional trips to the daily transport of learners. Road Safety Enforcement: Analysts and drivers are renewing calls for faster rollout of smart enforcement systems like the Express Penalty System to curb speeding and reckless driving before more deaths happen. Ebola Watch: DR Congo’s Bundibugyo Ebola toll has climbed to at least 930 deaths from 2,344 confirmed cases, prompting stepped-up preparedness across borders, including Uganda’s continued surveillance. Cross-Border Travel Rules: Canada has barred foreign nationals recently in the DRC, and Kenya faces fresh scrutiny over an American-backed Ebola quarantine setup despite a court ban. Food Security: Uganda launched emergency food relief for drought-hit Karamoja, targeting 313,987 households with 9.4 million kilograms of relief food. Governance & Services: The National Lotteries and Gaming Regulatory Board launched its five-year strategy to curb illegal gaming and boost responsible play, while Uganda also pushes ahead with e-GP reforms to improve procurement transparency.
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