Author: BIG EYE ADMIN
Uganda’s aviation sector is witnessing one of its most exciting periods of growth in recent years, with investors and airline operators showing unprecedented interest in the country’s air transport industry. This optimism was on full display at the 53rd Air Services Licensing Committee meeting convened by the Uganda Civil Aviation Authority (UCAA) in Kampala, where a packed gathering of industry stakeholders signaled rising confidence in the future of aviation. The licensing session attracted fifteen applications from companies seeking permission to operate or expand air services in Uganda. Of these, ten were new applications while five came from existing operators seeking…
Speaker Jacob Oboth-Oboth has dramatically reduced the budget allocated to the Office of the Speaker, cutting it from more than Shs24 billion to Shs3.9 billion and channeling the remaining funds to parliamentary committees. The move, announced during celebrations marking Prime Minister Robinah Nabbanja’s reappointment, is aimed at strengthening Parliament’s oversight role and restoring public confidence in the institution. Oboth-Oboth declared that committees, which form the backbone of parliamentary accountability, must be properly funded to carry out investigations, field inspections, and oversight responsibilities without financial constraints. He emphasized that Parliament is undergoing a reset designed to return it to its original…
A wave of online chatter has erupted following the circulation of alleged private and intimate videos said to feature ABBA Marcus, the son of Ugandan music star Jose Chameleone, and his pregnant girlfriend, identified as Angel. The videos, which began circulating across various social media platforms earlier this week, reportedly show the couple in a private moment. However, the authenticity of the footage, as well as the circumstances under which it was recorded and leaked, at first had remained unverified. The source of the material is still unknown, fueling speculation, confusion, and heated debate online. Angel, who recently shared a…
The brutal kidnapping and murder of 52-year-old businesswoman Lydia Babirye Ssengendo has sent shockwaves through Ntinda-Kigowa and beyond, as detectives continue to unravel the chilling circumstances surrounding her death. Babirye, a respected entrepreneur in Kampala, had been missing since May 4, 2026, when she was last seen in Busunju while returning from a business trip. Initial reports suggested she had been abducted for ransom, with perpetrators demanding UGX 19 million. Over the weekend, the Flying Squad recovered Babirye’s body following days of intensive investigation into her disappearance. Authorities describe the case as particularly complex, with elements of betrayal, alleged romantic…
President Yoweri Museveni appears to be at a crossroads following the high-profile searches of former Speaker Anita Among’s residences. Reports indicate that the anticipated stashes of cash, which many expected to be discovered, were reportedly not found. The searches, which garnered national attention, were launched amid allegations that Among had misused public funds during her tenure as Speaker of Parliament. The operations involved significant military and security deployment across her properties. Among’s Nakasero residence remains the only property still under close surveillance, as security personnel have been withdrawn from her other homes. Officials suggest that the withdrawal reflects the absence…
Parliamentary staff have reportedly erupted in celebration following the political decline of former Speaker Anita Among, describing a renewed sense of freedom within Uganda’s legislative halls. Sources say employees feel liberated to express opinions and engage with news and social media without fear of reprisal. “People are in a celebratory mood,” one long-serving staff member told our reporters. “We can now read, like, and share social media posts without fear. In the past, even being seen reading certain newspaper stories could be risky.” The sentiment reflects long-standing concerns over a culture of intimidation that critics claim flourished under Among’s leadership.…
Victoria University Vice Chancellor Dr. Lawrence Muganga has accused Deputy Speaker Thomas Tayebwa of orchestrating his rejection during the ministerial vetting process, claiming that it was driven by personal animosity rather than merit or qualifications. In a statement shared on social media platform X, Dr. Muganga dismissed allegations by Kasambya County MP Daudi Kabanda that he had been rejected due to holding multiple passports, including Ugandan, Canadian, and Rwandan. He categorically stated that he does not hold a Rwandan passport. “This is a deliberate falsehood introduced by Hon. Thomas Tayebwa, and the truth must be told,” Dr. Muganga said, emphasizing…
KAMPALA, The Uganda Law Council has found that city lawyer Agaba Maguru has a prima facie case to answer in connection with allegations of embezzlement, fraudulent land transactions and professional misconduct arising from disputes over the estate of the late businessman James Musinguzi Garuga. Sitting in a disciplinary session on Thursday, the Law Council determined that allegations raised against Maguru warranted a formal response and further proceedings. The complaints stem from a petition filed by Garuga’s son and heir, Alwyn Carl Garuga, who accuses the lawyer of unlawfully handling company funds and estate assets linked to the deceased tycoon’s business…
KAMPALA, Uganda — A son of the late Ugandan businessman James Musinguzi Garuga has petitioned the Law Council to investigate and discipline three lawyers over allegations of fraud, forgery, professional misconduct and unlawful dealings involving assets from the businessman’s multi-billion-shilling estate. In a complaint dated January 22, 2026, Alwyn Carl Garuga asked the Law Council, the body responsible for regulating lawyers in Uganda, to investigate city lawyer Agaba Maguru, advocate Ferdinand Byamugisha and lawyer Mugabe R. Ruranga over their alleged roles in a series of disputed transactions involving land, livestock and company funds linked to the deceased businessman from Rugyeyo…
Uganda Airlines has embarked on a bold journey to transform the country’s aviation sector, signing a Shs3.7 trillion deal with Boeing to acquire 10 new aircraft. The historic agreement, witnessed by President Yoweri Museveni at State House on June 11, 2026, signals a major step toward expanding Uganda’s global connectivity and boosting the national carrier’s capabilities. The new fleet includes eight passenger aircraft and two cargo freighters, with the cargo planes comprising a Boeing 767 wide-body converted freighter and a Boeing 737 Boeing Converted Freighter. These additions are expected to strengthen both passenger and freight operations, enabling faster, more efficient…