School Safety Shock: Uganda’s King David Junior School bus crash toll keeps climbing, with police reporting three more children died in hospital, bringing fatalities to 23 children and one adult; the bus overturned near Chekwatit in Kapchorwa after the driver reportedly lost control, and authorities have cancelled all school trips nationwide while they review safety rules and plan escorts for learners. Culture & Identity Clash: Bugisu Cultural Institution spokesperson Steven Masiga has petitioned President Museveni to stop MPs he says are trying to abolish or undermine the gazetted Umukuka, warning of a cultural power struggle. Hygiene Through Arts: The Dettol Hygiene Quest Festival crowned Burugo Primary School national champions, using music, dance and drama to teach sanitation and handwashing to 159 participating schools. Sports & Youth Spotlight: Shakira and Burna Boy rehearsed for the World Cup final halftime show with Uganda’s Ghetto Kids, who are set to perform on the global stage. Governance Scrutiny: Uganda’s Insurance Training College is in the spotlight after Auditor General findings flagged HR and financial management weaknesses. Politics & Peace: Catholic bishops in South Sudan urged voters to reject violence and hate speech ahead of the December 2026 elections. Regional Mobility: Jamaica confirmed visa-free entry for citizens of 16 African countries, including Uganda, while Nigeria remains excluded. Obituary: Gen. (Rtd) Moses Ali, a long-serving Ugandan commander and politician, has died at 87.