US Visa Ruling: A US federal judge struck down Trump’s immigrant visa suspension affecting 75 countries, including Uganda, saying the policy was “patently unlawful” and exceeded the State Department’s authority. Anti-Corruption & Jobs: Kisoro District Service Commission officials were arrested over alleged bribes linked to government job placements, with suspects expected to face the Anti-Corruption Court. Local Government Accountability: Uganda’s LEGS rural growth programme is under scrutiny after findings flagged land disputes, unaccounted funds and loan-related irregularities under the Ministry of Local Government. Public Finance Discipline: Government introduced a Budget Discipline and Accountability Charter, warning accounting officers that budget breaches will trigger automatic administrative sanctions. Health System Strain: Luuka’s Kiyunga Health Centre IV is short of beds, diagnostics and reliable power, forcing some mothers to sleep on floors and pushing patients to private clinics. Tech & Connectivity: Starlink satellite internet has officially launched in Uganda, with Roke Telkom and Paratus Uganda leading enterprise rollouts. UPDF Recruitment: Hundreds turned up for UPDF recruitment in Mukono, where applicants faced tough fitness and medical screening. Ebola Watch (DRC): Aid workers warn Ebola response is being hindered by quarantine rules, as the outbreak continues to surge. UN Politics: Uganda’s Olara Otunnu gained momentum in the UN Security Council’s second straw poll for the next secretary-general, moving up in “encouraged” votes.