School Transport Crackdown: Uganda suspended all school trips and excursions nationwide after the King David Junior School bus crash in Kapchorwa, where the death toll rose to 24 as more pupils died in hospital; police said the driver lost control after hitting a large stone, and the Education Ministry ordered a review of existing trip safety rules. Road Safety Pressure: Another school-bus incident in Kamuli saw learners injured after a collision with a sugarcane truck, adding to calls for stricter enforcement of vehicle condition, driver standards, and travel approvals. EAC Currency Push: The East African Community set 2031 as the new target for launching its single regional currency, citing delays in meeting convergence criteria and promising a phased rollout. Ebola Updates: WHO reported the Bundibugyo virus disease outbreak in DR Congo remains active (2,124 cases, 828 deaths) while Uganda recorded no new BVD cases since June 21 and began a 42-day enhanced surveillance countdown after discharging the last patient. International Travel Signals: The US placed Uganda among 23 countries on its Level 4 “Do Not Travel” advisory, citing dangerous conditions and limited ability to assist Americans. Media/State Engagement: President Museveni met Tanzanian investor Rostam Azizi, linked to Nation Media Group, amid the shutdown of Daily Monitor and NTV Uganda operations.