Pilkerton outlined four priorities: protecting national security, encouraging legitimate investment, working with allies under the 2018 FIRRMA (Foreign Investment Risk Review Modernization Act) law, and preparing for emerging technology risks through the Investment Security Technology Initiative. He stressed that national security would remain the guiding principle even as the office sought to respond more effectively to investors and businesses.

“Our local hotels, beaches, and resorts serve as core economic drivers, but critical access roads have been left deteriorating for decades,” Mayor Rulinda noted, adding that the uplift will restore Entebbe’s image as the premier gateway to the country.

The report further indicated that 241,230 out of 302,800 registered public officers declared their income, assets and liabilities during the April 2026 declaration period, representing an 80% compliance rate.

“It is alleged that between 17 and 30 June 2026, at the Mitooma District Local Government offices, the accused diverted part of the funds to pay UGX31,162,400 for fuel that was never supplied, as well as allowances for road works that were allegedly never carried out. This resulted in a loss of UGX45,066,400 to government,” SHACH said.

"How do you tell a boda-boda rider to stop moving when movement is how they earn a living? How do you tell a trader, a farmer or an ordinary worker to stay home when their livelihoods depend on getting to work, reaching markets and serving their customers?" Centenary asked.

Dr. Leonard Sserwadda, who heads development initiatives among born-again Christians, said the tractors would help churches promote food production, livestock farming and value addition.

IWA leadership has expressed confidence in Uganda’s ability to organise the congress successfully, while NWSC has reaffirmed its commitment to ensuring the country is ready to welcome international participants.

“They secretly carved up URC land, printed official land titles, and sold them to unsuspecting families and developers. Believing their papers were legal, citizens spent their life savings building permanent homes and multi-story concrete buildings, which are now being destroyed,” Byamukama noted.