Author: BIG EYE ADMIN
Reports have emerged that former Kira Municipality Member of Parliament Ibrahim Ssemujju Nganda has allegedly started making plans to dispose of some of his properties after leaving Uganda, with sources claiming that his Bukasa home and other investments have been placed on the market. People familiar with the matter claim that the People’s Front for Freedom (PFF) Secretary General instructed property dealers to search for potential buyers for his home located in Bukasa, Kira Municipality, Wakiso District. The property, which sits on more than one acre of land, is said to have undergone several developments over the years as Ssemujju…
National Unity Platform (NUP) leader Robert Kyagulanyi Ssentamu, commonly known as Bobi Wine, has sent an emotional message of encouragement to jailed opposition leader Erias Lukwago, recalling painful moments involving other opposition figures who sought medical help while in detention but allegedly did not receive it in time. In a handwritten letter dated July 8, 2026, Kyagulanyi described Lukwago’s situation as heartbreaking, saying the former Kampala Lord Mayor’s plea for medical attention reminded him of the late Kawempe North Member of Parliament Muhammad Ssegirinya. Kyagulanyi said he watched footage of Lukwago appearing before court and requesting to be granted bail…
The passing of Gen. Moses Ali, one of Uganda’s longest-serving politicians and military figures, has renewed public interest in the life, influence and financial legacy of a man who spent more than five decades at the centre of national affairs. From the battlefield to Parliament and later the Cabinet, Gen. Ali built a reputation as a political survivor whose career stretched across different governments and generations. For many Ugandans, Gen. Moses Ali represented endurance in public service. He served under different political eras, holding powerful positions including Minister, Member of Parliament, Second Deputy Prime Minister and Deputy Leader of Government…
Former Kampala Lord Mayor Erias Lukwago has reportedly pleaded with court to allow him access to Mulago National Referral Hospital, saying his health condition has continued deteriorating while in detention and that he fears for his life. During a court session, Lukwago told authorities that he was struggling with his health and needed urgent medical attention from specialists at Mulago Hospital. He expressed concern that his condition could worsen if he does not receive proper treatment in time. The veteran opposition politician, who is also a lawyer, reportedly told court that he was experiencing difficulties breathing and needed immediate medical…
Kampala Lord Mayor Ronald Balimwezo has raised concerns over Uganda’s National Cleaning Day exercise, warning that the programme could face serious waste management challenges due to what he described as inadequate preparation by authorities. The nationwide cleaning exercise, introduced by the government, was aimed at improving sanitation, promoting environmental cleanliness and reducing health risks caused by poor waste disposal. However, Balimwezo questioned whether the country had put in place enough systems to handle the waste expected to be collected. Speaking about the exercise, Balimwezo said that although the idea of cleaning communities was important, proper planning, consultation and preparation should…
Ugandan rapper Rabadaba has responded to people on social media who have been questioning his financial status, insisting that many do not know his background and the kind of life he was raised in. The musician said some Ugandans have wrongly concluded that he is broke, yet he comes from a financially stable family and was given a good foundation from childhood. Rabadaba explained that before becoming a public figure, he was already raised in a comfortable environment where his parents provided him with a good upbringing and quality education. “I was raised from a rich family. I grew up…
Former Aruu County Member of Parliament, lawyer and veteran political activist Odonga Otto has launched a strong criticism against Minister Balaam Barugahara’s ongoing anti-corruption campaign, arguing that although the operation has created fear among government workers, it will not solve Uganda’s corruption crisis unless it reaches the powerful individuals controlling major government resources. Speaking during a television political talk show, Otto acknowledged that Balaam’s approach has created panic among public servants, but argued that the current focus appears to be targeting smaller offenders while leaving the biggest corruption scandals untouched. According to Otto, fighting corruption at the lower levels while…
For months, Andrew Orlando Wilson has remained one of the most controversial and mysterious figures in Uganda’s politically charged treason case involving opposition leader Dr. Kizza Besigye and his co-accused. The British security consultant has been presented by prosecutors as a key witness whose evidence could become central in proving allegations of a plot to overthrow President Yoweri Museveni’s government. However, fresh controversy has erupted after Winnie Byanyima, the Executive Director of UNAIDS and wife to Dr. Kizza Besigye, made explosive allegations questioning Wilson’s credibility and the circumstances under which he became involved in the case. Byanyima claimed that information…
The Seventh-day Adventist Church in Uganda has raised concerns over the government’s newly introduced mandatory National Cleaning Days, saying the scheduled timing of the exercise conflicts with the church’s observance of the Sabbath, which members consider a sacred day dedicated to worship and spiritual reflection. The church leadership has asked authorities to consider adjusting the programme so that Adventist believers can participate without violating their religious convictions. In a letter addressed to members of the Adventist community, Uganda Union Mission of Seventh-day Adventists President Pastor Kajoba Samuel said the church supports efforts aimed at improving sanitation and protecting the environment…
Former Speaker of Parliament Anita Annet Among is reportedly seeking permission to occasionally attend parliamentary plenary sessions as she faces the possibility of losing her position as Bukedea Woman Member of Parliament after missing the required number of sittings. According to reports, Among’s concerns were communicated through a delegation of leaders from the Teso sub-region who recently travelled to Kapeeka in Nakaseke District to meet Gen. Salim Saleh and request his intervention. The delegation, which included Members of Parliament, cultural leaders and religious figures, reportedly asked Gen. Saleh to use his influence to help relax restrictions surrounding Among and allow…