Latest news in Uganda? September 8th, 2026

Major news developments in Uganda as of September 8, 2026:

• Energy & Oil Commercialization: The Uganda National Oil Company (UNOC) announced the selection of global commodities trader Vitol to market Uganda’s crude oil allocation ahead of planned commercial exports. This follows the official naming of Uganda’s crude blend as “Pearl Sweet” by President Yoweri Museveni, marking a critical step toward exporting oil via the East African Crude Oil Pipeline (EACOP). The Independent Uganda+ 1
• Cross-Border Health Security: Uganda and South Sudan signed a bilateral Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) in Juba to strengthen cross-border disease surveillance, joint emergency preparedness, and response protocols along their shared border following recent regional viral disease threats. Radio Tamazuj
• Technology & Economy: At the 3rd National ICT Summit, government and industry leaders discussed strategies to leverage artificial intelligence and digital infrastructure toward Uganda’s target of scaling to a 500-billion-dollar economy, focusing on local innovation and workforce skilling. TechAfrica News
• Regional Trade: Uganda has continued bilateral engagements with neighboring Kenya to ease border crossings, streamline logistics, and lower regional flight and transit costs ahead of scheduled East African economic forums. The Eastleigh Voice