Latest news in Uganda? September 25th, 2026
25-09-2026
Major news developments in Uganda as of September 25, 2026:
Energy & Cross-Border Infrastructure: Uganda has launched work on a $121 million cross-border power interconnection project with South Sudan, aimed at expanding regional electricity trade and stabilizing power grids in the border region.
Financial Regulation & Banking: Parliament intervened in an ongoing regulatory standoff between the Bank of Uganda (BOU) and the Uganda Co-operative Savings and Credit Union (UCSCU). Lawmakers directed the Ministry of Finance to draft legislative amendments to streamline licensing rules for large Savings and Credit Cooperatives (SACCOs) while granting an extension to prevent disruptions in banking services and compliance penalties.
Transportation & Digital Payments: Mobile money toll payment systems were officially integrated and launched along the Kampala–Entebbe Expressway to ease toll booth congestion and speed up commuter transit.
Diplomacy & International Affairs: High-level bilateral discussions and diplomatic activities continued on the sidelines of the 81st United Nations General Assembly, where Ugandan representatives engaged foreign delegations on bilateral trade, international cooperation, and regional security initiatives.