Uganda's oil industry is progressing towards significant milestones, particularly in the Albertine region where drilling and infrastructure development are underway, and the Tilenga project is nearing its first oil production. However, according to The Observer, many Ugandan businesses involved in the sector are experiencing a financial crisis due to a collective debt exceeding $9.7 million.

The Ugandan Minister of Finance presented the Budget Speech for FY 2026/27, which includes tax amendments impacting the energy and minerals sector. This annual event typically elicits varied reactions from the public, reflecting differing opinions on the proposed financial changes. The implications of these amendments for the sector are yet to be fully assessed.

The Private Sector Budget Review Dialogue has raised concerns about policy bottlenecks affecting Uganda's economic growth. Industry leaders argue that high operating costs and regulatory challenges hinder competitiveness, which is crucial for achieving the country's ambitious growth targets. They emphasize that enhancing business conditions may be as vital as increasing revenue mobilization to support Uganda's tenfold growth agenda.

A payment dispute regarding the 2025 Piny Luo Festival has escalated as a Nairobi-based branding firm, BrandPulse Experience, claims Migori County owes KSh3,814,380.76 for services provided during the event. The firm is demanding payment, which could lead to broader legal and public accountability issues, according to Kenya Insights.

Uganda's manufacturers are facing challenges such as high production costs, limited access to long-term capital, reliance on imported inputs, and fragmented supply chains. To address these issues, they are advocating for enhanced collaboration across supply chains, innovative financing solutions, and increased investment in value addition, according to The Independent.

More than 120 non-teaching staff at Makerere University are expressing frustration over a salary harmonisation exercise that they claim excluded them, despite the government allocating significant funds for pay alignment across public universities. The affected employees, which include Administrative Assistants, Laboratory Assistants, and Senior Clerical Officers, are seeking clarification on the matter, according to The Independent.