AGP Executive Report

Tooro Kingdom Burial & Succession: Uganda buried King Oyo Nyimba Kabamba Iguru Rukidi IV in Fort Portal after nine days of mourning, but the ceremony unfolded amid a bitter fight over who should succeed him, with elders backing journalist Edward Rukidi Kijanangoma while the king’s close family and Queen Mother Best Kemigisa urged unity and warned against division. New Twist on Funeral Plans: A surfaced MOU reportedly aimed to keep burial rites separate from succession claims, limiting access and banning any installation or declaration during the interment—yet tensions still spilled into the public. US Arms Plot Case: Former Ugandan military intelligence officer Katungi Michael Mpeirwe was extradited to the United States over an alleged $54m cartel arms scheme. BRICS Uganda-India Talks: On BRICS sidelines in New Delhi, Uganda’s VP Jessica Alupo met PM Narendra Modi, with both sides pushing cooperation in healthcare, agriculture, digital tech and capacity building, and Modi reaffirming support for Uganda’s Vision 2040. Road Safety Push: Kampala and partners painted pedestrian crossings around schools as child road deaths remain a major concern. Transport Update: Uber has exited Uganda (and Nigeria), leaving drivers and riders worried about what comes next.

BRICS Summit in New Delhi: Leaders wrapped day two with an open session on “Resilience, Innovation, Cooperation and Sustainability,” after adopting the New Delhi Declaration on Saturday. Uganda in the BRICS circle: Uganda is listed among BRICS partner countries, with Uganda’s VP Jessica Alupo meeting PM Narendra Modi on the sidelines. Tooro Kingdom burial: Uganda buried King Oyo Nyimba Kabamba Iguru Rukidi IV in western Uganda after a succession dispute, with thousands attending mourning rituals. DR Congo Ebola update: Congo says its Ebola outbreak is “under control” and has passed its peak, but warns of flare-ups and spread to a seventh province. BRICS diplomacy push: Xi Jinping unveiled AI and trade initiatives under a “Greater BRICS” plan, while Putin proposed an insurance mechanism and a grain market for BRICS. Local governance watch: Museveni ordered a review of a proposal to turn Kampala’s City Square into a solar-powered commercial complex.

Tooro Kingdom Burial: Uganda’s Tooro Kingdom laid to rest King Oyo Nyimba Kabamba Iguru Rukidi IV in Fort Portal, nine days after his death at 34 from cancer treatment in the US, drawing thousands of mourners as the succession fight continues over who should be Omukama. Succession Dispute: The Babiito clan council named journalist Edward Rukidi Kijanangoma as successor, but Queen Mother Best Kemigisa and Princess Ruth Komuntale rejected the choice, citing a will and raising questions that have split the royal family; President Museveni urged unity through peaceful, legal steps. BRICS in Delhi: In New Delhi, BRICS leaders held a gala dinner hosted by PM Modi and adopted the New Delhi Declaration, with calls for WTO dispute-settlement restoration and concern over nuclear risks and attacks on civilian infrastructure. Ebola Update (DRC): Ebola in the Democratic Republic of Congo has surpassed 7,000 cases and spread to a seventh province, even as officials say transmission is declining—Uganda is watching closely given cross-border movement. Uganda Sports: Kitara booked a CAF Confederation Cup spot after beating Mogadishu City 2-0 on the night, setting up a tie against Egypt’s Al Ahly.

Tooro Kingdom Burial: Uganda is laying to rest King Oyo Nyimba Kabamba Iguru Rukidi IV in Fort Portal after a nine-day mourning period marked by a bitter succession dispute; the funeral follows his death at 34 from cancer and renewed calls for unity from Church of Uganda leaders and the royal family. Health & Safety: DRC’s Ebola outbreak has reached 7,022 lab-confirmed cases with 3,398 deaths reported across seven provinces, keeping regional health pressure high. BRICS Diplomacy: BRICS leaders are meeting in New Delhi amid wars and energy worries, with India pushing a declaration against unilateral war and Modi holding talks with Xi and Gulf leaders on defence, AI, space, energy and payments. Kampala Road Safety: KCCA says nine of Kampala’s 10 major crash hotspots are on the Northern Bypass, with pedestrians and motorcyclists among the most vulnerable. Climate & Food: Farmers in Greater Masaka report severe drought losses, especially in coffee and food crops, with livestock also hit by lack of pasture and water. Livestock Disease (East Africa): Kenya reports African swine fever killing 1,470 pigs in Kiambu and spreading to six more counties.

Tooro Kingdom Succession: Uganda is racing to settle the Tooro royal succession dispute ahead of King Oyo’s burial, with the Queen Mother alleging “house arrest” inside the palace and government talks ongoing over who will perform burial rituals. Ebola in DR Congo: Congo’s Ebola outbreak has spread to a seventh province, Sud-Ubangi, after a patient reportedly travelled through Rwanda, Uganda and multiple provinces; Africa CDC warns the outbreak is still moving fast. BRICS Summit in New Delhi: World leaders, including Russia’s Putin and Uganda VP Jessica Alupo, are arriving for the 18th BRICS Summit as members push reforms, multilateralism and more use of local currencies in trade. Kampala Waste Standoff: KCCA and Homeklin Uganda are in a dispute over permits to collect and dispose garbage, after Buyala waste site operators blocked trucks. Northern Uganda Cattle Restocking: Fresh concerns are emerging over missing beneficiaries in cattle restocking payments, with allegations of extortion and misuse. Uganda–Nigeria Trade: Uganda and Nigeria are looking to raise trade volumes despite a very low current figure, blaming weak payment, logistics and market access links. Sports & Culture: Uganda’s informal sector leaders endorse Gen. Muhoozi for 2031, while golf action continues with Ronald Rugumayo winning the MTN Pro Tee second leg at Entebbe Club.

Tooro Kingdom Succession: Uganda’s government is pushing last-ditch talks to settle a bitter Tooro throne dispute after King Oyo’s death, after the royal clan picked TV anchor Edward Rukidi Kijanangoma but the king’s immediate family rejects the choice and insists on a different heir, delaying the Saturday burial. BRICS Summit in New Delhi: World leaders are arriving for the 18th BRICS Summit (Sept 12-13), with China’s Xi Jinping, Russia’s Vladimir Putin, Iran’s Masoud Pezeshkian, Egypt’s el-Sisi, and Uganda VP Jessica Alupo among the key guests, as India hosts amid wars and trade tensions. Uganda-China Ties: China’s ambassador Wu Guangrong held talks with VP Jessica Alupo, pledging deeper cooperation in trade, investment, agriculture, energy and the digital economy. Transport & Business: Uber is exiting Nigeria and Uganda, citing tougher ride-hailing economics, while Uganda’s construction sector is mobilising to replace carcinogenic asbestos roofing in schools and health facilities. Education Funding: Only 2,790 students out of 10,615 applicants were approved for government higher education loans for 2026/27.

Royal Row & Sports: Uganda has withdrawn from Prince Harry’s Invictus Games, with General Muhoozi Kainerugaba citing “loyalty” to King Charles and saying Uganda will not join anything without the King’s approval, after Buckingham Palace guidance reportedly reclassified Harry and Meghan as “private citizens.” Sussex Update: As the dispute spills on, reports say Harry’s first UK public engagements are set for September, including the Invictus Spirit Awards and INSPIRE launch, while allies insist the couple are “public figures” and can’t live normally “private” lives. BRICS in Focus: Uganda is listed among BRICS partner countries as India hosts the 18th BRICS Summit in New Delhi, with leaders including Xi and Putin expected, and security and traffic controls ramping up. Football: Uganda named a 28-man squad for the 2027 AFCON qualifiers, with matches against Tunisia and Libya, and Denis Onyango recalled. Oil & Industry: China-built core surface facilities at Uganda’s Kingfisher oilfield have passed mechanical completion acceptance, paving the way for production. Education: Only 2,790 of 10,615 students were approved for government higher education loans for 2026/27.

BRICS in New Delhi: India is hosting the 18th BRICS Summit this weekend, with Xi Jinping, Putin and other leaders expected, while India pushes “food, energy and supply chain” resilience and China confirms Xi’s Sept 12–13 visit. Uganda–Turkey row: Gen. Muhoozi Kainerugaba says he has severed ties with Turkish interests, orders Turks to leave, and calls for a protest outside the Turkish Embassy on Sept 18. Tooro succession crisis: Uganda’s Tooro Kingdom is in turmoil days before King Oyo’s burial, as elders name TV presenter Prince Edward Kijanangoma while the Queen Mother rejects the choice, citing a will and “house arrest” claims. Power and manufacturing: Government moves to protect raw materials and fix Seeta–Namanve power grid failures for manufacturers. Oil milestone: China-built Kingfisher oilfield core facilities in Uganda pass mechanical completion acceptance, paving the way for early commercial output. Public finance and education: UDB says its 2025 support created 69,202 jobs and boosted taxes; meanwhile only 2,790 students got higher-education loans out of 10,615 applicants. Health and HIV: Kampala drop-in clinics are testing integrated HIV prevention, including PrEP, for people who use drugs. Security concern: Police face fresh CCTV extortion allegations, with victims claiming they were charged to access footage.

Invictus Games Fallout: Uganda has withdrawn from Prince Harry’s Invictus Games just two months after joining, with Gen. Muhoozi Kainerugaba saying the move is to avoid appearing opposed to King Charles III and that Uganda will not participate in anything without the King’s approval—while Harry’s camp blames a Buckingham Palace “guidance” letter. Tooro Kingdom Succession: The Tooro royal succession has named UBC news anchor Prince Edward Rukidi Kijanangoma as the next Omukama after the death of King Oyo Nyimba Kabamba Iguru Rukidi IV, with burial preparations underway. UPDF Discipline & Arrests: Muhoozi says one of the “dancing generals” from a State House retirement ceremony has been arrested, after he previously warned that such conduct was excessive. Turkey Tensions: Muhoozi orders Turkish nationals to leave Uganda and calls for a protest at the Turkish Embassy in Kampala on 18 September. Health Watch: The Ministry of Health warns of HIV prevention complacency, especially among young people. Sports & Business: MTN Pro Tee golf continues with Ugandans leading, while Uganda’s stock market posts a strong rally and farmers explore selling 2,000 calves to Nigeria.

Oil & Trade: Uganda has unveiled its crude blend “Pearl Sweet” to global buyers at APPEC 2026 in Singapore, with plans to export by December and ramp output toward 230,000 bpd within three years, using Kingfisher production and the EACOP pipeline. Security & Diplomacy: Uganda has withdrawn from Prince Harry’s Invictus Games, with Gen. Muhoozi saying it’s to show loyalty to King Charles—sparking fresh controversy after Uganda only recently joined the Invictus community. Health & Climate: WHO says Kenya is stepping up health preparedness for the 2026/27 El Niño season, warning of flooding-linked risks like cholera and diarrhoeal diseases. Public Services: NIRA is facing a major ID collection backlog, with about 5.4 million newly printed national IDs still uncollected, blamed on staffing gaps. Transport Safety: Isuzu South Africa recalls 2,586 RG19 D-Max bakkies (including exports to Uganda) over a possible brake pedal pivot pin issue—free inspection and repair urged. Business & Innovation: MTN Uganda and WWF launched the 2026 PachiPanda Innovation Challenge, inviting youth to build eco-friendly, scalable solutions. Sports: SC Villa host Express FC in a key StarTimes Uganda Premier League clash at Muteesa II Stadium, Wankulukuku.

Oil & Energy: Uganda says it’s set for first commercial oil production by end-2026 from CNOOC’s Kingfisher field, with exports expected soon after EACOP is ready. Trade & Markets: Uganda has signed a coffee supply deal with South Korea’s GVCC, with an initial shipment already on the way and Busan positioned as a processing hub. Health Security: South Sudan and Uganda agreed to remove border red tape for faster movement of health workers and emergency supplies during outbreaks. Climate Finance: IFAD and Equity Group launched a $200m climate adaptation fund (ARCAFIM) for East African smallholders, including Uganda, targeting 260,000 farmers. Governance & Public Service: The Office of the President urged administrative officers to accept transfers, saying they follow a Museveni directive. Sports & Culture: Tooro Kingdom succession news continues to dominate after reports that London-based goalkeeper George Kamurasi was selected as the next omukama. Business & Safety: Isuzu recalled over 2,500 D-Max bakkies over a brake pedal pivot pin issue. Youth & Kampala: HEPS-Uganda launched a youth innovation challenge to tackle Kampala’s waste crisis.

Tooro Kingdom Succession: George Kamurasi, a London-based non-league goalkeeper, has been selected to succeed late King Oyo Nyimba Kabamba Iguru Rukidi IV, with his formal proclamation expected after the burial set for September 12. Anti-Corruption in Schools: Government says monitoring of service delivery in government schools is aimed at stopping corruption, but head teachers accuse officials of intimidation and want due process. National IDs Backlog: NIRA tells MPs it is holding 5.4 million newly printed national IDs not yet collected, blaming staffing gaps after the temporary workforce expired. Oil Update: Uganda says it will start exporting “Pearl Sweet” crude in December, with shipments rising to 230,000 barrels per day within three years, and Vitol appointed to market the crude. Health Security Pact: South Sudan and Uganda agree to remove administrative barriers to speed movement of health workers and supplies during cross-border disease emergencies. Women, Youth, Farmers Finance: Stanbic Bank Uganda unveils a Shs 1 trillion Positive Impact Agenda to expand credit for women, youth and farmers by 2028. Regional Trade Pressure: Kenya’s crackdown on foreign small traders is drawing pushback, with East Africa Law Society urging Kenya to stop harassment and detention of Burundian and other EAC traders. Climate Finance for Farmers: IFAD-backed ARCAFIM launches a US$200m mechanism to fund climate-resilient loans for smallholder farmers and rural businesses across East Africa.

Oil & Energy: Uganda has appointed Vitol to market its newly branded “Pearl Sweet” crude, targeting first exports from early 2027 as oil facilities near completion. Regional Cooperation: Ghana and Uganda are deepening upstream petroleum cooperation through regulator peer-learning on governance, safety, environment and local content. Health & Safety: Uganda’s Ministry of Health is urging expectant mothers to seek early antenatal care to cut maternal deaths, while Global Fund monitors warn malaria and HIV remain stubbornly high in Bunyoro. Public Finance & Regulation: COSASE grilled the Bank of Uganda over gaps in consumer protection for digital borrowers, including reports of people listed as guarantors without consent. Local Economy: KCCA and URA are pushing SMEs to keep proper tax records as enforcement against non-compliance ramps up. Agriculture: Coffee exports fell 15.1% in July as drought bites Greater Masaka farmers. Sports: MTN Pro Tee leg 2 returns to Entebbe Club with Uganda’s pros chasing ranking points. Royal Affairs: Tooro Kingdom tightened palace viewing rules for King Oyo’s final days, including bans on phones inside the viewing area.

Oil & Trade: Uganda’s crude export push took a big step as UNOC appointed Vitol to market “Pearl Sweet” and confirmed exports from early 2027, with crude moving via EACOP to Tanzania’s Port of Tanga. Politics & Security: Political analyst Charles Rwomushana was released after a raid on Radio Simba during a live show, but his and another activist’s whereabouts and reasons for detention remain unclear. Health & Governance: Rwenzururu Kingdom says Omusinga Charles Mumbere is stable and only in Turkey for routine review, after social media claims of critical illness. Youth & Health: Regional experts urged Uganda to revisit age-of-consent rules and youth-friendly services as teenage pregnancy remains stubbornly high. Sports & Identity: Controversy erupted in Kapchorwa after the Kiprotich High Altitude Training Centre name was reportedly changed without Stephen Kiprotich’s consent. Regional Migration: Kenya’s crackdown on foreigners in small businesses is driving Burundians to seek emergency travel documents and repatriation plans. Agribusiness & Tech: Ugandan startup SANDI AI won the GoGettaz Agripreneur Prize for using AI to unlock safer farm financing.

Uber Exit Watch: Uganda’s ride-hailing market is feeling the shock as Uber shuts down in Nigeria and Uganda, and the FCCPC in Nigeria says it’s probing whether customers were left with unfulfilled services. Public Health & Safety: Uganda’s Ebola response is being highlighted as a model after rapid action helped stop spread in the country. Health Trends: Uganda Cancer Institute reports a 10% rise in cancer cases from 2024 to 2025, with females leading the numbers. Tourism Push: Ugandans get free access to seven national parks from Sept 25–27 under “Open Parks Days,” aiming to boost domestic tourism. Sports & Youth: Tooro mourns the late Omukama Oyo Nyimba Kabamba Iguru Rukidi IV as Vice President Jessica Alupo pays tribute; meanwhile, Uganda-linked cricket and football youth camps wrap up, and women’s U-20 football sees Ghana lose 0-3 to Ecuador. Energy & Jobs: PAU leadership transition continues amid claims a successor has been picked but not named, with Otonga Michael Ochan appointed acting ED.

Oil Sector Shake-up: PAU leadership drama deepens as Energy Minister Monica Musenero says a successor to outgoing ED Ernest Rubondo has been chosen but won’t name him, while Otonga Michael Ochan is installed as acting ED and the board keeps details “to be communicated in due course.” US Green Card Lottery: The US State Department has published DV-2026 selections, with African countries featuring prominently and applicants urged to complete processes before the September 30 deadline. Teen Pregnancy Push: Parents in Mukono are urged to talk openly about sex and sexual health after a UCU study found about half of surveyed girls aged 13–19 were sexually active, with abuse-linked cases reported. Child Eye Health: IAPB says early eye tests and glasses could more than double a child’s lifetime earnings, with Uganda among countries where correcting vision can boost education outcomes. Climate & Farming: CSOs are pushing solar-powered farming to help farmers cope with disrupted rainfall and support irrigation, processing and storage. Data for Planning: Uganda sets up research task forces (IRA and SERA) to guide policy and spending, while UBOS urges kingdoms to strengthen birth, death and migration registration for better future censuses. Tooro Kingdom Mourning: Uganda bars mourners from eastern DRC from attending King Oyo’s burial due to Ebola-related travel restrictions, as crowds continue to receive the remains in Fort Portal. Uber Exit Hits Mobility: Uber has exited Uganda after 12 years, with support for drivers and riders limited to a transition period, raising fresh concerns for ride-hailing users. Sports Spotlight: Ronald Rugumayo ends a long wait by winning the Johnnie Walker Uganda Golf Professionals Open, while Tooro’s royal figures continue to speak on King Oyo’s legacy.