Wealth creation
President Yoweri Museveni has renewed his call for wealth creation during a rally in Kanungu, vowing stronger government support for tea farmers through affordable fertiliser schemes. He highlighted the NRM’s achievements in securing peace, especially along border regions, and announced plans for major road upgrades to boost local production and market access. Museveni argued that sustained peace has allowed Uganda’s rural regions to focus on productivity, resource development and domestic manufacturing. He noted that infrastructure remains central to Uganda’s journey toward middle-income status, but insisted that individual households must also embrace enterprise, modern farming and value addition.
Long-horned cattle breed
Agriculture Minister Frank Tumwebaze has appealed for closer Uganda–Rwanda cooperation to protect the iconic long-horned cattle breed, warning against politicised narratives. He emphasised traditional conservation practices and noted the international recognition accorded to the breed, calling it a “shared heritage” that must be protected. He called on communities, researchers and policymakers to collaborate in protecting the breed from threats such as crossbreeding and commercial pressures. According to Tumwebaze, sustainable conservation of indigenous cattle remains essential for cultural preservation, tourism development and ecological balance.
Bill to overhaul legal education
Uganda is moving toward a sweeping reform of legal education after the Cabinet approved the National Legal Examinations Centre Bill. The proposed law seeks to standardise legal examinations, decentralise practical training, and align Uganda’s legal sector with global benchmarks to address long-standing challenges in access, quality and professional consistency. The bill also seeks to strengthen Uganda’s competitiveness in global legal practice by harmonising local standards with those used in advanced jurisdictions. Analysts say the reform could help close gaps in legal service delivery, while easing congestion and improving efficiency within the legal education pipeline.
National encryption policy
The UAE has rolled out a new National Encryption Policy, launching executive regulations that will transition government institutions toward post-quantum cryptography. The Cybersecurity Council will oversee implementation, positioning the UAE as an early adopter of advanced data-protection standards amid the rapid growth of quantum computing technologies. As the world edges closer to the era of quantum computing, which experts warn could break today’s strongest encryption, the UAE aims to position itself as a leader in digital security innovation. The regulations also outline a national roadmap to guide implementation across federal ministries and state-linked institutions.
AI & Innovation
Uzbekistan has announced the creation of the Enterprise Uzbekistan digital technology centre, which will focus on AI development, video-game production, and IT consulting. The initiative aims to cultivate a new generation of digital talent and expand the country’s innovation ecosystem as it strengthens its position in the global tech landscape. Officials hope the project will help Uzbekistan become a regional hub for digital innovation, creating new jobs, enhancing technological capacity and strengthening the country’s export potential in software and digital services.
