Theatre Loss: Veteran Ugandan playwright, actor and filmmaker Alex Mukulu dies at 72, leaving a legacy of protest theatre and classics like 30 Years of Bananas and Excuse Me Mzungu. Music & Drama: Alicios reimagines Nideke with Congolese star Ninita, a fresh Afro-voice collaboration released on major platforms. Arrests & Celebrity: Jose Chameleone’s son Abba Marcus Mayanja is arrested in Minnesota over an alleged misdemeanor domestic-assault charge after posting about ending a relationship with his pregnant girlfriend. Politics & Pressure: Winnie Byanyima, wife of jailed opposition leader Kizza Besigye, warns that anyone challenging President Museveni faces the “full force of the state,” calling for his release for medical treatment. Regional Business: Uganda joins Kenya in challenging Rwanda’s alcohol ban, arguing affected brands are certified under harmonised EAC standards and Rwanda failed to give scientific justification. Media Business: Apex Media Services rebrands to Block Media Services Ltd with a new CEO, Aloysious Ssekanjako. Viral Fun: A Ugandan couple’s birthday “cake” made from stacked sliced bread and matchstick candles goes viral on TikTok. Sports: FEASSA Games in Morogoro kick off with Kenyan schools dominating rugby and football, while Uganda’s teams push for semi-final spots. Digital Trade: Kenya hosts Digital Trade Congress 2026 in Nairobi, aiming to boost cross-border e-commerce for SMEs and young entrepreneurs.