Uganda Media Crackdown: Uganda’s military chief Gen. Muhoozi Kainerugaba ordered the shutdown of NTV and Daily Monitor, saying he “does not believe in a free press,” after soldiers raided Nation Media Group Uganda offices in Kampala, cutting power and forcing operations onto digital platforms. Rights and Accountability in Kenya: Kenya’s National Police Service confirmed it has received a missing person report for activist Davis Lichuma and says it will investigate allegations of enforced disappearances and torture circulating online. Health System Pressure: Hospitals report disruptions from Social Health Authority (SHA) system glitches, including delays in OTPs, pushing facilities back to manual processes and slowing care. Economy and Debt Debate: A report argues Kenya’s Eurobond buyback “bought time” but left debt largely unchanged, raising refinancing and foreign exchange risks. Local Governance & Policy: Education CS Julius Ogamba told principals to stop sidelining co-curricular talents under CBE. Transport & Cost of Living: Jubilee presidential hopeful Fred Matiang’i urged suspension of NTSA’s planned annual vehicle inspections, calling it insensitive and costly. Nairobi Finance Court Case: Suspended Nairobi Finance CEC Charles Kerich returned to court seeking to halt his jail term, claiming US illness treatment.