Uganda’s Revenue Authority announced a full waiver on port storage charges, customs warehouse rent, and container demurrage fees for long-stay containerized cargo at the Port of Mombasa. The measure follows a directive from Kenya’s port and revenue agencies to ease congestion and improve cargo flow. Importers must apply for the waiver and still pay primary port charges, rail freight, shipping line fees, and taxes. The thirty-day program runs from November 6 to December 6, 2025.

Uganda advanced its aviation strategy by securing a seat on the ICAO Council for 2025–2028 and expanding global air links through new agreements at the ICAN2025 negotiations in Punta Cana. Led by senior UCAA officials, the country signed six MOUs and a revised BASA with Qatar, strengthening commercial flight opportunities. Uganda also pursued technical modernization plans and joined regional policy discussions to boost connectivity, support trade and tourism, and enhance its role in international aviation.

KCB Bank Uganda earned the ISO 27001:2022 certification after an independent audit confirmed its compliance with global information security standards. The bank strengthened controls for data protection, cyber-risk management, and business continuity, supported by implementation work from Sentinel Africa. Leaders said the certification improves customer data safety, supports secure digital services and cross-border transactions, and positions the bank among a small group of institutions that meet the highest benchmarks for information security.

Uganda reports completing about three-quarters of the $5 billion East African Crude Oil Pipeline, a 1,443-kilometer link that will carry crude from its Albertine rift fields to Tanzania’s Tanga port. The project, led by TotalEnergies and CNOOC, has received at least $3.3 billion in investment, with all pipes delivered along the route. Uganda is also investing more than $4 billion in related Tilenga and Kingfisher developments, where drilling is over half complete.

Kiira Motors will lead a 13,000-kilometer electric road expedition from Uganda to South Africa to showcase Ugandan engineering and e-mobility, with MTN Uganda serving as lead sponsor and connectivity partner. The trek will use the Kayoola Electric Coach 13M Model 2025 and pass through six countries. MTN will provide digital infrastructure, tracking, and payment tools, while government and company leaders describe the mission as a major step in advancing Uganda’s clean-technology ambitions.

The Islamic Development Bank (IsDB) approved the second phase of Uganda’s Local Economic Growth Support Project after reviewing strong phase one results. The bank praised Uganda’s effective implementation, which improved rural infrastructure, supported small enterprises, and expanded market access in 17 districts. Phase two will start in 2026 and extend to 55 districts, focusing on climate resilience, women and youth empowerment, inclusive participation, and stronger agricultural value chains. Government officials said the expansion aligns with national development goals.