Power & Standards: Uganda’s Electricity Access Scale-Up Project is moving fast, with over 270,000 prepaid electricity metres undergoing quality testing at UNBS before deployment to UEDCL, Wenreco and KIS—aimed at delivering 1 million new household connections nationwide. Water & Climate Resilience: A Shs10bn solar-powered water facility in Sembabule is easing water stress for families forced to trek long distances for unsafe water, helping cut disease risks linked to unclean sources. Roads & Risk: Residents in Mukono say they’ve been stranded for nearly three weeks after the collapse of the Nakyetinda bridge, disrupting transport, schools and businesses while a blame dispute between district and sub-county continues. Industrial Finance: Equity Bank Uganda and Tian Tang Group are partnering to expand Mbale Industrial Park firms’ access to working capital and business loans, plus training to strengthen cash-flow and governance. Energy Trade Links: South Sudan says it expects to start importing electricity from Uganda’s Karuma hydropower by late 2026 or early 2027, with transmission infrastructure connecting via Nimule to Juba. Mining & Tax Relief Scrutiny: Parliament’s Finance Committee is reviewing about Shs30.4bn in tax and arrears relief for two private firms and one state mining company, amid concerns over value-for-money and revenue leakages. Digital Lending Oversight: Government is considering tighter regulation of digital lenders as mobile credit grows, citing risks of high charges and aggressive collections. Ebola & Diagnostics: WHO warns DRC’s Bundibugyo Ebola outbreak remains a high risk for further spread, while the EU is funding 2.5m euros for rapid diagnostic tests to speed detection and treatment. Solar Street Lighting Market: SOKOYO has completed QatarEnergy solar street-light installations, signaling broader demand for off-grid lighting solutions across Africa and beyond.