Uganda Oil & Industry: Uganda formally unveiled its “Pearl Sweet” crude to global refiners at APPEC 2026 in Singapore, pitching low-sulphur quality and industrial upside as EACOP nears readiness for first commercial production by end-2026 and exports shortly after. Agribusiness & Trade: Uganda signed a coffee supply deal with South Korea’s GVCC Co. Ltd, with an initial shipment already on the way and Busan positioned as a processing and re-export hub for Ugandan coffee across Asia. Climate Finance for Farmers: IFAD and Equity Group launched the $200m ARCAFIM climate adaptation mechanism for East Africa, targeting 260,000 smallholders and 500 MSMEs across Kenya, Uganda, Tanzania and Rwanda. EACOP Local Content: EACOP officials urged farmers to form SACCOs or groups and get UNBS/district certification so they can supply food and agricultural products to pipeline workforce camps. Cross-Border Health Security: South Sudan and Uganda agreed to remove administrative barriers for faster movement of health workers, medical vehicles and emergency supplies during outbreaks. Governance & Oversight: MPs questioned Uganda Civil Aviation Authority’s Shs5.4bn specialised fire-fighting vehicle procurement after document gaps raised cost and ownership concerns. Regional Dairy Pressure: Kenya is importing milk from Uganda as a prolonged dry season cuts domestic supply, raising fresh worries for Ugandan processors and consumers. Startup Spotlight: Ugandan agritech SANDI AI won the US$50,000 GoGettaz Agripreneur Prize to scale AI-enabled access to finance and infrastructure for underserved farmers.