EAC Integration Push: The East African Community endorsed measures to speed up integrated regional infrastructure, with directives covering roads, rail, maritime transport, telecoms, civil aviation and airports—aimed at smoother movement of people and goods across borders. Uganda Oil Pipeline Milestone: The East African Crude Oil Pipeline is now about 80–84% complete, with commissioning targeted for July 2026 and first exports expected in October, as Uganda prepares for entry into global oil markets. Renewables Accountability: Busitema University’s 4MW solar plant has fed the grid but earned zero revenue due to missing revenue-sharing and operational agreements—raising governance questions over a flagship investment. Agribusiness Training Under Scrutiny: Bukalasa Agricultural College faces Auditor General findings on idle equipment, weak controls and rising receivables, spotlighting gaps in public-sector agricultural training management. Trade & Investment Links: Sharjah’s Chamber of Commerce and Industry wrapped a mission to Kenya and Uganda, while also holding talks to deepen bilateral business ties and investment partnerships across key sectors. SME Value Addition for Returnees: Uganda urged repatriated citizens from South Africa to start small-scale value addition businesses like honey, cocoa, shea butter, avocado oil and cassava starch, supported by government programmes. Science for Industry Skills: A Gayaza exhibition showed students turning classroom science into practical projects—from biogas systems to food processing and recycling—aligned with Uganda’s competency-based curriculum. Ebola Response Watch: Uganda’s Ebola situation is reported stable, with no new cases for nearly three weeks, as regional containment efforts continue.