East Africa Trade & Logistics: East African shippers warn that fuel costs, border delays and fragmented corridors are eroding competitiveness, with fuel’s share of road transport costs rising sharply. EAC Trade Surge: EAC trade jumped 37% to $52.3bn in Q2 2026, driven by mineral exports, though the bloc remains heavily dependent on commodities. Uganda Oil Security: President Museveni flagged off the Shs1.2tn, 320-million-litre Kampala Storage Terminal in Mpigi, aiming to lift national storage and reduce shortages; he also ruled out moving petroleum across Lake Victoria. Fuel Procurement Reform: Museveni says a Kenyan senator alerted him to Uganda’s use of middlemen for fuel imports, prompting changes and a bigger role for UNOC. Manufacturing & Investment Push: Equity’s 2026 Uganda Trade Mission showcased local manufacturing strength, linking producers to buyers across Africa. Cassava Processing Hit by Power: Dei BioPharma’s Shs394b cassava plant in Kamuli is running intermittently due to unreliable electricity, forcing costly diesel generation. Public Procurement Spotlight: Uganda will host IPPC10, putting procurement governance and value-for-money under global scrutiny. Fisheries Enforcement: MAAIF handed new equipment to strengthen fisheries supervision and crack down on illegal fishing. Agritourism for Coffee & Cocoa: Jinja hosts a Busoga Coffee & Cocoa Tourism Festival to turn farm production into business and visitor experiences.