Earthquake Readiness: Uganda’s National Building Review Board says it has screened 5,000 buildings in Kampala for seismic vulnerability under a Rapid Visual Screening programme, with the next phase set for Kira, Wakiso, Entebbe, parts of Greater Kampala and beyond. Forestry & Schools: Equity Bank launches the Equity Green Schools Programme, targeting 200,000 trees planted and nurtured in schools by 2027, starting with 3,000 trees at Nakanyonyi SSS. Power Reliability: UEDCL rolls out major network upgrades and a nationwide stakeholder engagement drive to cut blackouts for 80,000+ customers in Greater Kampala, including transformer and line capacity interventions. Digital Transport Oversight: MPs validate that the Digital Number Plate System can track and recover stolen vehicles (337/375), shifting focus to implementation costs and production efficiency. Mining Enforcement: Police in Kanungu arrest six suspects over illegal gold mining along riverbanks, citing unlicensed operations and environmental damage. Agribusiness & Trade: Kagadi farmers pass by-laws to curb coffee theft, while EU coffee imports hit €18.7bn in 2025—Uganda ranks third among extra-EU suppliers. Regional Industry Finance: Afreximbank says it has invested about $15bn in Dangote Group since 2015 and backs the $16bn Lamu refinery expected to process 700,000 bpd and create 60,000 jobs. Water & Health Support: NCBA Bank hands over 50 household water filters to Kasenyi families to improve safe drinking water access.