Gold Fraud Case: A Canada-based pastor, Didier Borromee Bitome Kifoueti, pleaded guilty in Kampala to obtaining about $600,000 (UGX2.3bn) through a bogus gold deal, with co-accused denying charges. Urban Planning & Infrastructure: Egypt’s PM Mostafa Madbouly told the Alamein Africa Forum that Africa must turn rapid urbanisation into industrial growth, citing Egypt’s “fourth-generation cities” and cross-border know-how. Regional Trade Diplomacy: Nigeria urged African states to put trade and economic cooperation at the centre of Pan-African diplomacy, arguing partnerships last only on shared economic interests. Water Last-Mile Gap: Uganda’s safe-water access rose to 73.6%, but MPs warn 12,000+ villages still lack improved sources, with health and livelihoods hit. Earthquake Readiness: Uganda screened about 5,000 Kampala buildings for seismic vulnerability, with the audit set to expand across Greater Kampala. Tax Administration Shake-up: Emmanuel Katongole resigned as URA board chair after six months, as the authority faces pressure to boost domestic revenue. Energy & Food Costs: Diesel inflation hit 42.5%, pushing up transport and food prices across Uganda’s supply chain. Lamu Refinery Momentum: Kenya’s Lamu refinery project continues to draw regional investment attention, with claims it could reshape East Africa’s energy and industrial future.