Oil & Infrastructure: Uganda’s East African Crude Oil Pipeline (EACOP) is nearing completion at about 80–84% overall, with officials targeting commissioning in July 2026 and first exports by October. The 1,443-km, electrically heated line will move Albertine Graben crude to Tanzania’s Tanga port, with TotalEnergies leading alongside UNOC, TPDC and CNOOC. Legal & Climate Pressure: Four Ugandan farmers have filed a London court case seeking to stop the EACOP, arguing it could devastate Uganda and asking for an injunction and compensation. Regulation & Digital Economy: The Uganda Communications Commission has started enforcement against unlicensed public Wi‑Fi hotspot operators, warning that selling internet access without the right telecom licence is illegal—raising fears of higher costs for small providers. Agri-Inputs Accountability: In Nebbi, expired farm inputs were reportedly rejected under the World Bank-funded UCSATP, prompting calls for stricter verification before distribution. Construction & Connectivity: Uganda signed the contract for the new Karuma Bridge, with construction set to begin in October 2026 to improve the Kampala–Gulu highway corridor. Ebola & Health Innovation: Oxford launched Phase I human trials for a Bundibugyo Ebola vaccine (ChAdOx1 BDBV) in 50 volunteers, as DR Congo’s outbreak continues to spread. Industry Skills: Ganatra Plant and Equipment Training Institute marked 10 years with a push to train 5,000 certified heavy plant operators across East Africa by 2029. Agribusiness & Exports: Uganda’s coffee exports hit a record US$2.3bn over the year to May 2026, even as May shipments dipped.