Roads & Accountability: Uganda’s Works and Transport minister alleges corruption in road projects may be costing the country up to Sh50bn every three months, citing inflated contracts, manipulated designs, fake compensation claims and collusion—calling for recovery of stolen money. Pension & Capital Markets: Government backs pension reforms to shift retirees toward “replacement income” instead of lump sums, while also pushing East African capital market integration to deepen long-term funding. Sugar Sector Overhaul: Trade officials move to enforce the amended Sugar Act, using meetings with millers and growers and a digitized tracking system to fix weak data, curb price exploitation and stabilize supply. Oil & Public Debate: Ten anti-oil activists are charged with being a nuisance after a Kampala march, as Uganda’s oil policy debate heats up. Finance for Industry: Uganda’s bankers say the tenfold GDP growth plan needs more than commercial lending, with capital markets and new financing structures set to be discussed at the UBA conference. Digital Infrastructure: WIOCC secures $300m to expand open-access fibre, data centres and subsea assets—aimed at closing Africa’s connectivity gap. Halal Push: Uganda seeks to expand in the global halal economy by tightening certification, skills, lab testing and modern processing for exports. Transport Disruption: Kenya’s two-day aviation strike reportedly cost close to Sh800m in export value, underlining how fragile logistics are to service interruptions. Local Business & Safety: Police explain why Operation Ganyegenya has been enforced only one day so far, citing limited space for impounded vehicles. Charcoal Crackdown Fallout: UPDF releases seized charcoal to communities in northern Uganda, raising the question of whether enforcement can curb the illegal trade. International Incident: Eight people, including a woman, are booked in Mumbai for allegedly assaulting a Ugandan businessman twice.