Prime Minister Robinah Nabbanja addressed the 12th Parliament during their Induction Seminar at Speke Resort Munyonyo in Kampala, urging members to support Uganda's development agenda aimed at achieving upper middle-income status. She acknowledged the contributions of previous Parliaments to President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni's leadership and the government's national development initiatives.

On July 2, 2026, the Islamic Chamber of Commerce and Industry Uganda (ICCIU) held its inaugural Business Dialogue focused on the potential of the global halal economy for Ugandan businesses. The event took place at the Uganda Investment Authority Auditorium in Kampala and was conducted in a hybrid format, allowing both online and in-person participation.

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.

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.

The World Bank has identified several challenges facing Uganda's construction sector, including weak regulation, insufficient political commitment, a lack of skilled labor, and bureaucratic procurement processes. These issues are hindering the sector's potential to create jobs and stimulate economic growth, despite its contribution of 12 to 17 percent to the country's Gross Domestic Product (GDP).

Uganda is poised for significant economic transformation with the introduction of the Tenfold Growth Strategy, as outlined in the Budget Speech for FY 2026/27. This strategy aims to propel the country towards becoming a 500-billion-dollar economy, marking a shift from incremental progress to ambitious growth. The government emphasizes a new approach focused on substantial economic leaps rather than gradual improvements, signaling a pivotal moment in Uganda's pursuit of prosperity.