High Court & Elections: The High Court rejected an MP Mulyanyama academic-qualification dispute but ordered the election petition to proceed, setting a full hearing for Oct 19–20. US–Education & Innovation: The US Charge d’Affaires urged Kabale University students to turn local resources into value-added businesses, linking Kigezi’s agriculture and conservation expertise to US partnerships. Museveni & Conservation: Museveni commissioned Mbale Zoo and unveiled an Elgon tourism conservation strategy, warning that environmental degradation threatens Uganda’s tourism base. Tourism Politics: FDC demanded more funding for the Tourism Ministry, UWA and UTB, saying World Tourism Day fanfare can’t hide infrastructure and financing gaps. Health & Research: Makerere University will lead an EU-funded €12.7m clinical trials and epidemic preparedness project to strengthen Africa’s outbreak response. Public Health & Safety: MoH launched a boda boda health and safety project after noting boda accidents drive nearly half of injury cases in health facilities. Governance & Finance: Uganda’s labour exports earn about $1.6bn annually, but officials say skills gaps limit earnings potential. Human Rights Case: Activist Praise Aloikin Opoloje was remanded over alleged SIM-card misuse. Infrastructure Accountability: A Shs500bn solar irrigation loan delivered only a fraction of planned schemes, with audits citing failed sites and stalled projects.