Transport & Trade Finance: Uganda is seeking about €207.7m (US$242.6m) from Citibank to rehabilitate the 127km Jinja–Mbulamuti–Kamuli–Bukungu road plus 10km of urban roads in Jinja, aiming to improve Busoga connectivity and move more goods and people—while debt-service pressure remains a concern. Power & Standards: Uganda’s Electricity Access Scale-Up Project has seen over 270,000 prepaid meters tested by UNBS ahead of deployment under the World Bank-supported push for one million new connections. Agri-Finance & Climate Tech: AFRACA and NIRSAL launched a Lagos masterclass on climate resilience and AI-driven agricultural finance, while NIRSAL also reported approving N100bn+ in credit risk guarantees for farm loans. Water & Environment: In Mbarara, authorities are mobilising a River Rwizi restoration push using a marathon model as over 60% of the catchment is reported degraded, with illegal mining and deforestation cited. Food Supply & Logistics: DP World and WFP delivered 5,000 tonnes of rice to Burundi, DR Congo and Rwanda via Dar es Salaam, supporting thousands facing acute hunger. Digital Startups: Standard Chartered Uganda unveiled 20 women-led, tech-enabled startups for the Women in Tech Uganda Accelerator Programme, spanning agri-tech, health, renewable energy and financial inclusion. Public Finance Scrutiny: MPs are questioning NUSAF 4 design changes after allegations that Sh59.3bn is set aside for project management, raising value-for-money concerns. Health & Travel: WHO warns DR Congo’s Ebola outbreak is worsening, with new guidance affecting travel routes and entry conditions for Uganda and neighbouring countries.