Officials urged oil suppliers to expand into regional markets as domestic opportunities narrowed ahead of the country’s shift to oil production in mid-2026. At the National Content Conference, they highlighted opportunities in Namibia, Kenya, and Tanzania, where joint-venture rules favored local firms. The event also recognized EACOP for winning CSR Programme of the Year. The company reported 74% project completion and expanded training and local participation initiatives.

Uganda introduced its first Regional Coffee Flavor Profiles to strengthen national coffee branding, improve traceability, and boost the value of the specialty market. Agriculture Minister Fred Bwino announced the results of a seven-year study that analyzed 792 samples of Robusta and Arabica coffee and produced six profiles. Officials said the system supports origin-linked value and prepares Uganda for EU deforestation traceability rules, supported by mapped farms and approved data providers. The launch follows strong export growth.

The Petroleum Authority of Uganda warned that the country might not receive oil revenues until 2027, even though the Kingfisher and Tilenga projects started production in mid-2026. Executive Director Ernest Rubondo said operators had to process crude, transport it through the 1,443-kilometer pipeline, and ship it from Tanga before payments arrived. Energy Minister Opolot Okasai said the government still counted 2026 as “first oil” and announced updated reserves, production targets, and a new National Oil Policy.

Uganda promoted its investment and tourism opportunities at the Germany–Uganda Investment and Tourism Forum in Berlin, led by Ambassador Stephen Mubiru. He outlined priority sectors such as tourism, agribusiness, energy, infrastructure, and mining, and highlighted reforms to attract FDI. The forum featured insights from a familiarization tour for German operators and presentations on Uganda’s “Big Seven” attractions. Officials also detailed the ATMS framework for agriculture, tourism, mining, and science, followed by cultural showcases and networking.

A high-level Ugandan delegation led by High Commissioner Paul Amoru met with MTN South Africa in Johannesburg to strengthen public-private partnerships and advance Uganda’s innovation agenda. The team, including representatives from the Science, Technology, and Innovation Secretariat, Kiira Motors Corporation, and MTN Uganda, discussed collaboration on technology, digital solutions, and electric mobility initiatives. The talks followed the arrival of Uganda’s Kayoola E-Coach, currently on a 13,000-kilometre Kampala–Cape Town e-mobility expedition.

Uganda received eight southern white rhinos from Munyawana Conservancy in South Africa to strengthen its national rhino recovery program. African Parks donated four males and four females to support breeding and genetic diversity. Officials from the tourism ministry and Uganda Wildlife Authority welcomed the animals, which moved to Ziwa Rhino Sanctuary for quarantine and monitoring. The addition brings Uganda’s rhino population to 59 and supports plans to expand the rhino range in protected areas.