Tenfold Growth Execution: Uganda’s Tenfold Growth Strategy is framed as an “economic operating system” that must move beyond ideas to sustained value-adding outcomes, with implementation the make-or-break issue. Anti-Corruption & Agriculture Finance: MAAIF-linked Bukalasa Agricultural College funds alleged in a Shs494m loss case land Uganda’s Consul General in Mombasa, Amb. Herbert Kiguli, in Luzira as he seeks bail. Mining Finance Inclusion: Equity Bank doubles down on artisanal and small-scale miners, pushing financial literacy, asset financing and safer practices as Uganda’s mineral wealth conference gathers over 1,500 delegates. Power for Industry: UEDCL extends electricity to schools and rural industries in Butebo and sets new Q4 tariffs, with higher rates for heavy users—key for manufacturers planning costs. Shilling Pressure: The shilling hits a record low as seasonal dollar demand and import positioning strain forex, with Bank of Uganda staying mostly sidelined. Digital Number Plates Probe: Parliament’s inquiry escalates with arrests over unclear pricing and false testimony, raising questions about whether the tech infrastructure delivers value. Coffee Compliance Headache: Slow coffee farmer registration under EU deforestation rules threatens market access as the second deadline nears. Forest Loss in Maruzi: Residents decry massive tree cutting for charcoal in Maruzi Central Forest Reserve, calling for accountability. Industrial Fuel Continuity: Vivo Energy installs bulk fuel systems at Kiira Motors and WIH Cement to cut supply interruptions for production. Education Restored in Busia: Wagagai Mining re-commissioned Alupe Primary School after mining disruptions, investing in classrooms and facilities. Counterfeit Products Warning: UNBS and partners warn counterfeit and substandard goods may dominate the market, pushing health and consumer-safety risks.