MoMo Upgrade: Ericsson and MTN Group Fintech complete Mobile Money Evolved Migration across key markets including Uganda, aiming for faster service and a stronger base for wider digital finance. UN Leadership Race: The UN Security Council holds another straw poll for secretary-general contenders, with Uganda’s Olara Otunnu among the names. Education Accountability: An Anglican priest in Wakiso/Nansana condemns the arrest and public humiliation of head teachers over school lunch fee disputes, warning it could erode respect for education leadership. Disability Support: UNAB appeals for help for over 90% of visually impaired Ugandans who cannot afford white canes. Industrial Park Bottlenecks: MMP Industrial Park expansion in Buikwe is slowed by unreliable electricity, delays in tax exemptions, and poor access roads. Cross-Border Tension: South Sudan releases Ugandan drivers and trucks seized in Bor, after diplomatic pressure, while SSPDF denies soldiers were behind the seizure. Public Services Glitch: MPs raise alarm over new national ID cards failing QR verification, blocking access to banking and SIM registration. Health Crisis: UN warns DR Congo Ebola is spreading “exponentially,” with 2,500 deaths and a liquidity crisis hampering response. Business & Jobs: NCBA flags off a year-long SME enterprise development programme to boost business skills and growth.