The Ugandan government reaffirmed its plan to raise teacher salaries in phases beginning in the 2026/27 financial year to address a nationwide teachers’ strike. The Uganda National Teachers’ Union launched the strike over low pay, poor working conditions, and unpaid allowances, disrupting classes across the country. Education Minister Janet Museveni and State Minister John Muyingo urged teachers to resume work while promising reforms, as analysts warned that the prolonged strike could harm students’ learning.

President Yoweri Museveni distributed an estimated $20 million in cash, loans, and equipment to groups across Uganda, including traders, journalists, and youth associations, between July and September 2025. The government described the disbursements as economic empowerment programs. Still, critics accused Museveni of using the funds to strengthen political support ahead of the January 2026 election, where he seeks to extend his 39-year presidency. The giveaways have drawn concerns over possible voter bribery.

The Nigerian government deployed Technical Aid Corps volunteers, including professors and lecturers, to Uganda to help strengthen education and support development goals. Technical Aid Corps Director-General Yusuf Yakub said the move aligns with President Bola Tinubu’s 4-D foreign policy, promoting soft power diplomacy. The volunteers, selected from about 10,000 applicants, will serve for two years, teaching and contributing to education and economic growth in their host countries.

Emirates marks 25 years of connecting Uganda to the world, having transported 2.8 million passengers on over 15,900 flights since 2000. The airline expanded direct flights to Entebbe in 2007 and now operates a Boeing 777-300ER with three classes, including First Class. Emirates partners with the Uganda Tourism Board to promote the country’s attractions and reported a 16% passenger increase in 2025. The milestone was celebrated with a special flight featuring a modernized four-class aircraft.

Absa Bank Uganda and GirlCode hosted the 2025 GirlCode Hackathon, bringing together 50 Ugandan women in technology as part of a 30-hour, continent-wide event spanning eight African cities. Participants developed fintech solutions to improve women’s financial inclusion, guided by 15 mentors. Winning teams received digital devices, while the overall continental winner will attend the Women in Tech Global Summit. The initiative supports Absa’s broader commitment to women’s empowerment and digital financial inclusion in Africa.

Ugandan youths were encouraged to explore opportunities in the poultry sector during the World Egg Day Expo at Old Kampala Secondary School. State Minister for Animal Industry Bright Rwamirama highlighted poultry’s role in job creation, nutrition, and agribusiness growth, noting that over 5.2 million households rear poultry. The event showcased modern farming techniques and technologies, aiming to equip young entrepreneurs with skills, financing, and market access to expand poultry production and profitability.