Latest news in Uganda? September 4th, 2026

Key news developments in Uganda around September 4, 2026:

• Oil Sector Milestone: The government officially named its crude oil export blend “Pearl Sweet” as facilities at the CNOOC-operated Kingfisher and TotalEnergies-operated Tilenga fields near completion ahead of commercial production. Xinhua
• National Mourning for Tooro Monarch: The mortal remains of King Oyo Nyimba Kabamba Iguru Rukidi IV of the Tooro Kingdom arrived back in Uganda to commence nine days of official mourning and royal funeral proceedings. Pulse Uganda
• Presidential Succession: President Yoweri Museveni publicly backed his son, General Muhoozi Kainerugaba, for the 2031 presidential race. Channel Africa
• Major Health Accord: Uganda and the United States concluded a massive health sector financing agreement worth approximately 6.4 trillion Ugandan shillings (around $1.7 billion) to support ongoing healthcare initiatives. NewsNow
• Ride-Hailing Market Shift: Uber ceased operations in Uganda as part of a wider strategic exit from select African markets, leaving the local ride-hailing space to competitors like Bolt and inDrive. NewsNow