East African Oil Pipeline: Uganda’s long-delayed 1,443km crude pipeline to Tanzania is now about 80–84% complete, with officials targeting commissioning in July 2026 and first exports by October—an oil-market unlock for Albertine Graben crude. Parliament & Safety: Parliament has ordered an investigation into the Mukono school bus–train crash that killed a woman and injured students, focusing on railway crossing safety and enforcement. Health Policy: Uganda says it will review the controversial medical internship policy after backlash, with a Cabinet paper expected before the next intake. Local Governance Watch: A campaign to expose corruption in local government is pushing inspections to translate into better service delivery for communities. LGBTQ+ Rights & Pride: Uganda’s Pride events remain heavily suppressed, with a new reminder that Pride “goes online” to avoid arrests and violence. Workplace Deception Case: Kampala police are investigating a man accused of posing as a woman to get domestic work, then allegedly stealing UGX 1.7m. Wildlife & Culture: World Chimpanzee Day spotlights Uganda’s chimp research and tracking stories from Kibale and Budongo. Ebola Research in the Region: Congo and Uganda-linked work is enrolling people for a trial of an experimental antiviral as the Bundibugyo outbreak expands. Travel Rules: Kenya, UAE, Tanzania and the UK all released updated visa guidance—good news for some travellers, stricter entry for others. Banking & Inclusion: Equity Bank Uganda highlights growing insurance access via bancassurance, while Centenary Bank appoints a new managing director to continue its growth.