dfcu Bank has announced its commitment to supporting the growth and sustainability of Uganda's education sector, particularly focusing on international schools. This initiative was highlighted during the International Schools Forum held at dfcu's Nakasero headquarters, which brought together school proprietors, education regulators, curriculum providers, and private sector partners to discuss challenges such as rising costs and regulatory complexities.

Nabisunsa Girls’ School in Uganda has recently transitioned from using firewood to liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) for cooking, part of a broader trend among Ugandan schools adopting cleaner cooking technologies. This shift aims to reduce deforestation, improve air quality, and enhance kitchen safety, coinciding with Vivo Energy's expansion of its LPG programme.

Uganda's 2026/27 national budget allocates Shs2.07 trillion for energy development, which includes funding for the 380-megawatt Kiba hydropower plant, a floating solar facility at Isimba, and 500 megawatts of utility-scale solar in the Elgon and Acholi regions. Additionally, it includes preparatory work for nuclear power at Buyende and emphasizes the need for expanding transmission lines and substations to support these initiatives.

E-Bus Xpress has introduced a smart mobility solution for school transport in Uganda called "Cashless School Days." Kololo Senior Secondary School is the first institution to implement this initiative, which features electric buses and a wristband payment system.

The Ministry of Finance, Planning and Economic Development in Uganda has held a high-level forum with development partners and financiers aimed at enhancing the country's ability to mobilize climate finance and attract investments for green development projects. The event highlighted a series of climate finance project concepts developed through the GIZ-supported Climate Finance Project Development Initiative.

In April, Uganda's private sector showed increased activity, with the headline purchasing managers' index rising to 55, its highest in five months, according to the Bank of Uganda's business tendency survey. Financial services experienced their strongest growth ever, indicating strong confidence in the sector, despite ongoing fuel-driven cost pressures. However, the survey also suggested that the underlying momentum may be losing some of its earlier strength.