AGP Executive Report
Last update: 7 hours agoParliament & NGOs: A 16-year-old Ugandan media entrepreneur, Nyanzi Martin Luther, has drawn national attention after submitting a parliamentary petition (received Feb 27) pushing for a National NGO Fund, tighter disclosure for foreign funding, and changes to how civil society is registered—now headed for committee review. Health & Care: Uganda’s asthma fight is under pressure as specialists warn many patients still can’t access inhalers, leaving care stuck in emergency mode instead of prevention. Education Reality Check: Despite a short learners’ holiday, schools in Kampala and Wakiso are still running “holiday coaching,” with some openly advertising programmes online. Community Support: dfcu Bank and Mulago Sickle Cell Clinic backed the “Hope in Motion” 5km Mother’s Day walk to fund clinic refurbishment. Youth & Culture: Reach A Hand Uganda launched “You Can Dance” to tackle issues like mental health, consent, bullying, and girls’ empowerment—competition set for June 20. Global Watch: The week’s biggest regional shock remains renewed militia violence in DR Congo’s Ituri, with reports of at least 69 deaths.
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