Uganda Airlines Expansion: Uganda Airlines has signed a deal with Boeing for 10 aircraft worth about Shs3.7tn (including 787 Dreamliners, 737 MAX and freighters), a major bet on expanding regional and international routes. Public Finance & Debt: Uganda’s public debt hit about $34.86bn (Shs126.19tn) by Dec 2025, with debt servicing projected to consume roughly 40% of the 2026/27 budget, as government says borrowing mainly funded infrastructure. Budget Push for Growth: Uganda unveiled an $22.47bn (Shs84.4tn) 2026/27 budget aimed at industrialisation, exports and digital transformation, with agro-industrialisation getting a record Shs2.26tn. Banking ESG Rules: Bank of Uganda will introduce mandatory ESG reporting for all financial institutions from Jan 2027, following an East Africa ESG summit focused on turning sustainability into compliance. Ebola Shock to Finance & Travel: Afreximbank cancelled its annual meeting due to Ebola concerns, while Israel issued travel curbs affecting several African countries including Uganda. Digital Credit for Consumers: Mogo says it has financed over 500,000 smartphones across East Africa in 14 months, with Uganda driving more than half of the total. Local Business & Climate Resilience: Equity Bank’s solar-backed support helped a Lira nursery scale seedling production, showing how energy access can boost small enterprises.