URSB Crackdown: President Museveni has ordered top Uganda Registration Services Bureau officials, including URSB Commissioner Gilbert Agaba, on leave pending investigations into alleged embezzlement, abuse of office, money laundering and mismanagement—showing how internal institutional fights can escalate to State House. Housing Affordability Row: Kyambogo University students say “affordable” housing can be designed for about Shs13.2m, challenging claims that Shs100m homes are the benchmark, after Minister Persis Namuganza questioned sector figures. Power Sector Scrutiny: Parliament’s Natural Resources Committee questioned UEDCL’s readiness to take over distribution from Umeme, citing low investment and rising losses, as the transition’s performance comes under pressure. Land Dispute in Court: NSSF has moved to court to evict businessman Amos Nzeyi from Temangalo land it says it bought in 2008, reopening a long-running ownership and swap arrangement dispute. Political Prison Protest: PFF announced weekly national-colour wear and prayers demanding Kizza Besigye’s release on medical bail, escalating non-violent pressure. Ebola Watch (Regional): UN warns the DRC Ebola outbreak is killing about one person every 30 minutes, with Uganda reporting cases—raising urgency for cross-border preparedness. Corruption Case: URA arrested a senior customs manager, Ssozi Geoffrey, allegedly caught taking a USD60,000 bribe to influence a tax audit. Education Funding Crisis: Government-aided schools report unpaid staff and debts after a ministerial directive stopped collecting school dues, with some schools closing early for lack of essentials.