Oil & Gas Industrialisation: Aliko Dangote officially broke ground on the $16bn Dangote East Africa Refinery in Lamu, Kenya, targeting 700,000 barrels per day and completion around 2030, with promises of 60,000 jobs and an integrated industrial push (power, plastics and chemicals). Regional Energy Politics: Uganda’s President Yoweri Museveni backed the Lamu project but said Uganda will not invest in it yet, insisting Uganda will proceed with its own “small refinery” plans in Hoima (60,000–120,000 bpd) and recalling earlier talks on a Tanga, Tanzania refinery. Local Business & Trade: Uganda and Kenya-linked Business Network Uganda (BNU) was launched to deepen trade, investment and partnerships across the region. Transport & Industry Oversight: Parliament’s committee reported the digital number plate backlog has been cleared and fitment times improved, while a supplier blamed delays on disrupted global shipping; the committee says it will review capacity and the exclusive role of the manufacturer. Food Security & Resilience: WFP welcomed Ireland’s €4.5m support for drought-hit Karamoja, including school meals and cash-based social protection for vulnerable households. Education Rankings: Times Higher Education World University Rankings 2027 show Africa’s universities expanding in the global lists, with Uganda represented in the 801–1,000 band.