Uber Exit and Job Cuts: Uber has shut down operations in Nigeria and Uganda effective Sept 2, ending about a decade in Kampala, while also cutting roughly 10% of its global workforce (about 3,300 jobs) to “simplify” operations and push investment toward robotaxis. Parliament Delivery Pressure: Speaker Jacob Oboth has given ROKO Construction a strict 10-month deadline to finish new Parliament chambers, setting June 30, 2027 as the final completion date. Health Funding Boost: Uganda secured a $1.7bn (Shs6.42tn) US health financing package for 2026-2030, shifting more support directly to government systems. Digital ID Gap: The World Bank warns 2.8bn people remain excluded from digital ID, with new gender gaps and low real-world usage even where IDs exist. Child Safety Online: UNICEF says 20 million children a year face online sexual abuse or exploitation, with most abuse happening on social media and very few cases reported to authorities. Weather Watch: Uganda braces for intensified El Niño rains into 2027, with flood, landslide and storm risks flagged for several regions. EAC Governance Call: EALA Speaker Joseph Ntakirutimana urged EAC states to align democratic systems to speed up regional transformation. Local Economy: Eastern Uganda moves to revive cotton farming as production drops about 40% over the past decade. Business and Connectivity: MTN Uganda pledges Shs500m for community projects, while Starlink partners with Roke and Paratus to target Uganda businesses needing reliable high-speed internet.