Ebola Vaccine Race (DRC–Uganda): Global health partners are fast-tracking vaccines for the rare Bundibugyo Ebola strain after diagnostic gaps let cases spread in eastern DRC; WHO reports hundreds of cases and Uganda has confirmed more infections, while CEPI funding is pushing multiple candidates, including an Oxford vaccine to be manufactured by Serum Institute of India. Public Health Preparedness (Kenya): Kenya’s High Court extended a block on a proposed US-linked Ebola quarantine facility near Nanyuki and ordered full disclosure of the deal, as protests and legal battles intensify. Trade Finance for Value Chains (East Africa): ITC and Equity Group signed an MoU to unlock trade finance for coffee, leather and creative industries, aiming to help MSMEs move up the value chain across the region. Agribusiness & Exports (Uganda): Uganda plans an online coffee traceability system to track production to export, alongside more irrigation, inputs and extension support to boost export-led growth. Clean Mobility Investment (Africa): Spiro secured $215m to expand electric mobility and battery-swapping infrastructure across African markets, betting on reduced fuel dependence and local industry growth. Digital Commerce (Uganda): Jumia marks 14 years in Uganda, highlighting how e-commerce and payments have matured into a key part of the local economy. Affordable Housing (Gulu): Housing Finance Bank showcased incremental and mortgage solutions at a Gulu real estate conference focused on financing regional urban growth. Halal Agriculture (Arua): Uganda launched Halal Farmers’ Centres to train smallholders and improve standards for market access. Corporate/Community Shipping (Uganda): Mission Cry’s container of Bibles and seminary materials has finally reached Uganda after delays, supporting a distribution hub. Market Watch (Kenya): PayPal tightened verification for Kenyan users, with reports of frozen funds and account restrictions affecting online traders and freelancers.