Ebola Emergency: WHO says DR Congo’s Ebola outbreak is moving faster than any previous one and is on track to be the deadliest on record, with cases already detected in neighbouring Uganda and health systems “playing catch-up.” Opposition Health Rights: Winnie Byanyima renewed calls for the release of jailed Kizza Besigye for specialised treatment in Geneva, saying he is too weak to feed himself after collapsing in court. Arts & Culture: Veteran playwright, actor and musician Alex Mukulu died at 72, remembered for protest theatre including “30 Years of Bananas.” Power & Data Governance: Govt flagged off construction of a new Statistics House Entebbe block to host the East African Statistics Bureau, while MPs demanded answers on how UEDCL is using a US$50m loan amid concerns about power losses and slow investment. Health Workers Pay Protest: Eight medical interns and health workers were remanded over a protest on Parliamentary Avenue demanding payment. Regional Trade Tension: Uganda joined Kenya in challenging Rwanda’s alcohol ban, with UNBS saying affected brands have valid EAC certification and Rwanda acted without formal notification. Clean Cooking Push: UECCC urged stronger action to expand access to clean cooking energy to cut health risks and deforestation. Sports & Society: SC Villa captain David Owori died after an attack near his home, renewing calls to tackle violent robberies. Business & Media: Equity Bank Uganda highlighted growth ties with Modern Group, while Apex Media Services rebranded to Block Media Services Ltd with a new CEO.