AGP Executive Report
Last update: 11 hours agoOil Milestone: Uganda has officially christened its crude blend “Pearl Sweet” (and “Pearl Sweet Petroleum”), with President Yoweri Museveni unveiling the brand at Kingfisher in Kikuube as commercial production is expected by end of September 2026; officials say the name links Uganda’s “Pearl of Africa” identity to the crude’s low sulphur “sweet” quality, with peak output projected around 230,000 barrels per day. Transport & Jobs: Ride-hailing giant Uber is shutting down in Uganda from September 2, as part of a global restructuring that also cuts about 10% of staff (around 3,300 roles) and leaves Uber operating only in Egypt, Ghana, Kenya and South Africa. Parliament Oversight: A parliamentary committee has launched an investigation into digital number plate delays, saying the bottlenecks are costing Uganda over Shs4b weekly and asking for guidance from the President. Public Safety: Police in Obongi are hunting six armed suspects accused of robbing and raping a woman after an ambush. Health & Youth: UNICEF warns that 1 in 5 youths aged 12–17 in eastern and southern Africa have faced online sexual abuse, highlighting growing risks in the digital space. Royalty: Tooro Kingdom announced the death of King Oyo Nyimba Kabamba Iguru Rukidi IV at 34, with burial plans set for September 12.
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