Author: BIG EYE ADMIN
Kampala Capital City Authority (KCCA) is stepping up efforts to improve public transportation in the city as its engineers, mechanics, and road safety experts visited the Kiira Motors manufacturing plant on Friday. The visit reflects the Authority’s commitment to finding innovative and sustainable solutions that can address Kampala’s growing transport challenges while preparing the city for future mass transit systems. The tour provided KCCA officials with an opportunity to closely examine the production of electric buses, which are increasingly becoming a key part of Uganda’s transport future. As traffic congestion continues to affect movement across Kampala, city leaders are looking…
A powerful earthquake measuring 4.5 on the Richter scale shook large parts of Uganda on Sunday night, startling residents and triggering concern across several regions. The tremor, which struck at approximately 9:19 p.m. local time, was felt far beyond its epicentre, making it one of the most noticeable seismic events experienced in the country in recent months. According to preliminary readings from global monitoring agencies, including the United States Geological Survey (USGS), the earthquake registered a magnitude of 4.5, while GeoTech recorded a closely aligned magnitude of 4.49. The epicentre was traced to the Nakasongola area in central Uganda, a…
Uganda’s digital landscape is advancing at an impressive pace, marking significant progress in the country’s journey toward a more connected and technology-driven future. According to the Uganda Communications Commission (UCC), recent developments in telecommunications and digital infrastructure reflect a growing commitment to expanding access and creating opportunities for millions of citizens. The latest figures reveal a remarkable increase in mobile connectivity across the country. Registered mobile subscriptions surged from 57.3 million in the fourth quarter of 2025 to 61.6 million in the first quarter of 2026, demonstrating the growing demand for communication services and digital solutions in both urban and…
As the month of May continues to shine a spotlight on the humanitarian values of the Red Cross, the Entebbe Branch took meaningful action by organizing a community service initiative in Bugonga Village and at the local landing site. The activity reflected a shared commitment to improving lives and creating healthier surroundings for community members. The event brought together a remarkable team of partners led by the Uganda Civil Aviation Authority (UCAA), whose participation demonstrated the power of collaboration in addressing community needs. Their support added great value to the day’s activities and reinforced the importance of corporate social responsibility.…
Former Special Forces Command commander Maj Gen Don William Nabasa has officially regained his freedom after Uganda’s Chief of Defence Forces, Gen Muhoozi Kainerugaba, announced that all charges against him had been withdrawn following a high-level meeting between the two senior military officers. Gen Muhoozi revealed the development on Thursday through a public statement posted on X, saying the decision came after extensive discussions with Nabasa. The army chief praised the veteran officer for his contribution to the Uganda People’s Defence Forces since joining the military in 1998 and wished him well as the matter came to a close. Nabasa’s…
The Uganda Police Force has launched a manhunt for city lawyer and company secretary Canon Agaba Maguru and former Garuga aide Charles Byaruhanga to assist in investigations into the alleged fraudulent registration and transfer of prime land belonging to the late businessman James Musinguzi Garuga. According to police summons dated February 12, 2026, issued by the Savannah Regional Criminal Investigations Directorate in Luwero, investigators are probing transactions involving land described as Bulemezi Block 1004, Plot 2 located in Ngoma, Nakaseke District. Police say Maguru, who also served as company secretary for Garuga Properties, is believed to possess critical information regarding…
The release of Uganda’s new Cabinet lineup has sparked growing dissatisfaction in the Bugisu sub-region, with many leaders and residents questioning what they describe as continued political marginalization despite the region’s long-standing contribution to the country’s history, economy, and politics. As discussions around regional balance intensify, voices from Bugisu are now openly demanding fairness and equal representation in national leadership. Many people in the region feel disappointed after seeing Bugisu appear near the bottom in the distribution of ministerial positions in the newly announced Cabinet. To them, the numbers are not just statistics but a reflection of how their region…
Milly Babalanda, the Woman Member of Parliament for Budiope West Constituency, has expressed heartfelt gratitude to President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni following her reappointment as Minister for the Presidency in the new 2026–2031 Cabinet. President Museveni recently reshuffled his Cabinet and appointed a new team of ministers to serve during the next term of government. With her reappointment, Babalanda is believed to have made history as the first minister to serve in the Ministry of the Presidency for more than one term. In a message shared on her official X account, Babalanda thanked the President for the confidence and trust he…
Kampala — Veteran businessman Mathew Rukiikaire has entered the growing battle over the vast business empire left behind by late tycoon Musinguzi James Garuga accusing individuals linked to the family of attempting to unlawfully seize control of key companies tied to the deceased businessman. Court and company records filed before the Uganda Registration Services Bureau (URSB) reveal that Rukiikaire has launched a legal challenge seeking the removal of what he describes as “illegal filings” made in Kinkizi Development Company Limited after Garuga’s death. The move places Rukiikaire among a growing group of shareholders and family members pushing back against what…
The National Water and Sewerage Corporation (NWSC) has rolled out a far-reaching development strategy aimed at revolutionising water access and sanitation services across Uganda over the next five years. The corporation’s newly introduced 2025–2030 Strategic Plan seeks to extend clean and safe water services to millions more Ugandans while improving efficiency, reliability and financial sustainability within the sector. Operating under the theme “Water for All for Health and Prosperity,” the ambitious blueprint is aligned with Uganda’s Vision 2040 and the country’s Fourth National Development Plan. NWSC leadership says the strategy is intended to accelerate service delivery and respond to the…