Budget Push for Industrial Growth: Finance Minister Henry Musasizi unveiled Uganda’s Shs84.4trn 2026/27 budget framework, projecting 10.2% growth on oil production, infrastructure, agriculture and industrial expansion, with sports getting Shs460.78bn for AFCON 2027 preparations. Agri-Finance Gap: Africa’s $100bn+ agricultural funding shortfall is set for fresh focus at Nairobi’s FINAS 2026 summit, as banks still lend under 5% to the sector. Water-Irrigation Accountability: MPs approved a €168.9m (about Shs730bn) loan for the Solar Powered Irrigation and Water Supply project’s second phase, despite probes into failures at the first phase under UK-backed Nexus Green. Ebola Vaccine and Supply Moves: India’s Serum Institute is fast-tracking a Bundibugyo Ebola vaccine with Oxford/CEPI support, while Uganda’s health system faces rising demand for prevention drugs like Lenacapavir. Health Demand Pressure: Uganda reports Lenacapavir demand outstripping available doses, with shortages linked to a “loading” tablet. Contracting Red Flags: OPM moves to terminate CMD Investment Ltd’s Lango Palace contract after abandonment following a Shs900m down payment. Creative Industry Win: Ugandan artist Katesi Kalange won the Cassirer Welz Art Award 2026, earning an international residency and exhibition. Regional Trade Signals: Tanzania secured access to South Africa’s fresh banana market after phytosanitary talks—good news for East African farm exports.