Energy & Industry: Dei BioPharma’s Kamuli starch factory is set for full-scale operations after Uganda secured a high-voltage power connection, a move aimed at stabilising supply for pharmaceutical-grade starch and industrial sugars. Oil & Regional Value Chains: A new Uganda oil milestone is gaining momentum as “Pearl Sweet” crude moves toward market via the heated pipeline system, with first commercial oil now expected in 2027—shifting Uganda from importer to producer. Power Reliability for Manufacturing: UEDCL is pushing upgrades and a nationwide drive to cut Greater Kampala power interruptions, targeting thousands of customers—key for keeping industrial machines running. Agribusiness Finance: Rural farmers still struggle to access the Agricultural Credit Facility despite over Shs1.5tn disbursed since 2009, with funds concentrated in major centres and many farmers unaware of how to apply. Coffee Exports & Processing: Uganda has joined the Swiss Coffee Trade Association to deepen market access and value addition, while regional stakeholders continue calling for stronger coffee policy and investment. Digital Transport & Policing: Parliament’s infrastructure committee says digital number plates can track vehicles, following demonstrations and concerns over security and functionality. Public Safety & Accountability: KCCA has been ordered to pay Shs123.9m after a vendor’s death in the Nakivubo channel, highlighting enforcement safety gaps. Security: Police deployed the flying squad in Kazo after a spate of killings, adding patrols and coordination to curb violence and theft.