President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni met with The Rt. Hon. Baroness Chapman, the UK Minister of State for International Development and Africa, at State House in Entebbe. They discussed enhancing the longstanding partnership between Uganda and the UK, focusing on investment, trade, and economic cooperation.

President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni expressed his desire to live to 100 years old and to see the establishment of a fully-fledged East African Federation in a birthday message to First Lady Janet Kataaha Museveni. This ambition reflects what he considers a defining goal of his political career, as stated in a message on his official X account.

President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni has expressed support for a proposed Regional Farm Service Centre Initiative aimed at tackling issues in Uganda's agricultural sector, particularly the problem of counterfeit agro inputs. This announcement was made during a meeting with a South African delegation led by Mr. Andile Ramaphosa at State Lodge, Nakasero, where a tripartite collaboration involving Namunkekera Farm Service Centre and the National Animal Genetic Resources Centre and Data Bank (NAGRC&DB) was discussed.

The Government of Uganda has launched a 14.24 billion shilling water project for Hoima City, intended to enhance water supply in preparation for the 2027 Africa Cup of Nations. The announcement was made by NWSC Managing Director Dr Eng Silver Mugisha during a media briefing.

The Confederation of African Football (CAF) has officially opened the bidding process for the Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) tournaments scheduled for 2028, 2032, and 2036, inviting interested countries to submit their proposals.

Sports Cabinet Secretary Salim Mvurya has announced a deadline for the completion of training grounds in preparation for the upcoming Africa Cup of Nations (Afcon) in 2027. The announcement comes as Kenya races against time to ensure that the facilities are ready for the tournament, which is set to take place next year.