Makerere to commercialise research: Uganda’s Science Minister Jonard Asiimwe has ordered Makerere University to stop treating prototypes as end-products and instead build repeatable pathways from lab to market, citing Kiira Motors as the model. Skills for jobs, not certificates: Government has warned TVET bosses against training for skills the economy doesn’t need, as TVET Council approved new competence-based National Technician Diploma curricula aligned to employer demand. TVET results lift confidence: UVTAB reports 84.4% of May/June 2026 TVET candidates attained full competence, up from 81% in 2025. Petroleum storage boost: President Museveni broke ground for the US$310m Kampala Storage Terminal in Mpigi, targeting 320 million litres to strengthen fuel security and strategic reserves. Industrial rail delivery for steel: Uganda Railways hauled 1,840 tonnes of steel plates from Mombasa to Tororo for Devki’s $500m steel plant, reinforcing the shift from road to rail for heavy industry. Agribusiness finance push: Equity Bank Uganda is discussing expanded credit support for Zigoti Coffee Works to grow production, value addition and market access. Coffee export growth signal: Karakuta Fresh Produce eyes listing on the Nairobi Securities Exchange to deepen agricultural capital markets. Food crisis pressure: WFP warns “Super El Niño” is worsening acute hunger in South Sudan, with funding gaps threatening millions. Urban pain point: Delayed road repairs after heavy rains left muddy disruption for Kampala commuters around Shell Capital. Ebola research funding: CEPI pledged $3.9m to strengthen Bundibugyo ebolavirus outbreak intelligence and vaccine trial readiness in DRC and Uganda. Electric mobility for logistics: ARC Ride launched battery-swapping electric motorcycles in South Africa, expanding its model across Uganda and other markets.