Parliament Oversight: MPs on the Public Accounts Committee challenged the Gender, Labour and Social Development ministry after Auditor General findings showed only 172 of 1,012 complaints by Ugandans abroad were resolved—just 17% for cases involving trafficking, job abandonment, deaths, repatriation and refunds. Public Service Discipline: The Office of the President warned RDCs/RCCs and field officers against indiscipline, stressing respect for hierarchy and professionalism. Health Policy Impact: A real-world study published in The Lancet HIV reports TB preventive treatment for people with HIV reduces TB disease and deaths, especially when started early in HIV care—relevant for Uganda’s HIV/TB programming. Ebola Regional Risk: DR Congo’s Ebola outbreak hit 2,325 deaths and 4,945 cases, with UN warnings that it is killing about one person every 30 minutes—Uganda has reported at least 20 cases in Kampala. Local Governance & Infrastructure: UN-Habitat and KCCA handed over the first phase of Kiteezi landfill rehabilitation after the 2024 collapse, funded by Japan. Energy Sector Accountability: Parliament questioned UEDCL’s readiness to take over electricity distribution from Umeme, citing low investment and rising losses. Food Security Shock: Karamoja’s first wheat harvest was wiped out by a prolonged dry spell, threatening diversification plans. Land & Investment: Land disputes in Njeru are threatening business expansion, with investors warning unresolved ownership conflicts could stall growth. Human Capital & Housing: Kyambogo University students showcased affordable housing designs at far lower costs than official estimates, pushing debate on Uganda’s housing affordability benchmarks. Security/Justice: The Kiboga prison murder trial was adjourned due to lack of funds for witness facilitation.