A potential Egyptian-Ugandan partnership in the dairy sector

Written by Ziad Abdel Fattah:

Ugandan President Yoweri received MuseveniToday, a delegation of Egyptian investors met at the Presidential Palace in Entebbe to discuss opportunities for joint cooperation and to promote bilateral investments, especially in the dairy sector.

During the meeting, the Egyptian investors presented a number of ambitious proposals to establish strategic partnerships with the Ugandan side, including the establishment of a modern and advanced milk processing facility in the Ngoma region, which would contribute to supporting supply chains and achieving added value for agricultural products.

A move to strengthen economic cooperation between Egypt and East African countries

This move comes within the framework of a growing trend to enhance economic cooperation between Egypt and East African countries, and to take advantage of promising investment opportunities in the agricultural sector and food industries, in a way that achieves common interests and supports sustainable development in both countries.

Uganda is preparing to hold a huge graduation ceremony for 10,000 new police officers on Friday, June 26, 2026, at the police training school in Kabaleye, Masindi District, after they successfully completed the nine-month basic training program for recruits.

This event is one of the largest security graduation ceremonies in the country in recent years, representing an important step in the Ugandan government's efforts to strengthen the police force's capabilities and raise its readiness to face increasing security challenges.

The ceremony is scheduled to be presided over by Ugandan President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni, who will participate as the chief guest of honor, in a clear affirmation of the importance the state attaches to developing and supporting security institutions with qualified personnel.

The president is expected to deliver a speech to the graduates and senior government and military officials, during which he will review the role of the police in maintaining stability and promoting national security, as well as the importance of discipline and professionalism in performing security duties.

The new batch of recruits underwent an intensive nine-month training program, during which they received diverse knowledge and skills including methods of maintaining security, enforcing the law, dealing with crimes, and crisis management, in addition to physical and military training aimed at enhancing efficiency and professional discipline.