Zanzibar has approved a budget of TZS 8.52 trillion (approximately USD 3.28 billion) for the 2026/27 fiscal year, marking a 22.11% increase. The budget aims for a 7.5% GDP growth while reducing reliance on external financing to 2.8%. Key sectors for investment include tourism, agriculture, fisheries, small and medium enterprises, and the blue economy. Measures to attract investors include the upcoming launch of a stock exchange and tax incentives for manufacturers and commercial vehicles.

At the end of a week-long induction seminar for Members of the 12th Parliament held at Speke Resort Munyonyo, Uganda's Media Center Boss, Kasujja, encouraged the new MPs to promote Uganda's progressive agenda. This seminar aimed to prepare the parliamentarians for their roles and responsibilities in the legislative process.

Zanzibar President Dr. Hussein Ali Mwinyi praised the Zanzibar Electoral Commission (ZEC) for conducting the 2025 General Election peacefully and calmly. He made the remarks on September 8, 2026, at the State House in Zanzibar while receiving the election report from ZEC Chairman Judge George Joseph Kazi. Mwinyi said the government and ZEC should continue cooperating to address challenges that arose during the election so they are not repeated in future polls, and also commended the commission for recorded improvements.

Zanzibar President and Chairman of the Revolutionary Council, Dr Hussein Ali Mwinyi, praised the Zanzibar Electoral Commission (ZEC) for conducting the 2025 Zanzibar General Elections in a peaceful and stable environment. He made the remarks on September 8, 2026, at State House in Zanzibar while receiving the commission's official report on the elections. According to Daily News, Dr Mwinyi commended ZEC's professionalism in managing the electoral process.

Manyatta MP John Gitonga Mukunji has proposed amendments to the National Assembly’s Standing Orders to require a two-thirds quorum for passing future Finance Bills. This suggestion follows public criticism regarding the low participation of 187 MPs during a crucial vote on June 18. Mukunji emphasized the importance of the Finance Bill, citing its significant impact on citizens and the country's political and economic direction, referencing the experience of 2024.

The National Resistance Movement (NRM) Parliamentary Caucus met at the Office of the President in Kampala to elect a new Executive Committee and select candidates for Uganda's two vacant seats in the East African Legislative Assembly (EALA). The meeting began at 11:00 AM and included various NRM Members.