Author: BIG EYE ADMIN

In a crucial move aimed at revitalizing Uganda’s infrastructure, the Ministry of Works and Transport is requesting a significant 8.3 trillion shillings for the 2026/27 financial year. This marks a 40% increase in the budget compared to the current allocation, with the goal of addressing stalled projects, clearing mounting contractor debts, and accelerating key transport initiatives. The proposal, made by Transport Minister Gen. Katumba Wamala, emphasizes the necessity of this funding to achieve a more seamless, safe, and sustainable multi-modal transport system across the country. A core part of the request is directed toward the road sector, which has faced…

President Yoweri Museveni has once again placed his confidence in Robert Mukiza by reappointing him as the head of the Uganda Investment Authority (UIA), despite a storm of controversy that shook the institution just a year earlier. The decision comes after months of public scrutiny, internal conflict, and competing accusations that drew national attention. The tensions trace back to a heated clash between Mukiza and State Minister for Investment Evelyn Anite. At the center of the dispute were claims that UIA officials had allocated themselves Shs545 million in questionable “honoraria,” funds that were reportedly meant for the development of Namanve…

St. Mary’s College Mayenze continues to prove that education is not only about books but also about discovering and nurturing talent. This was clearly seen during the exciting Talent Show held on Thursday, 2nd April 2026. The event brought together students from different classes to showcase their unique abilities, creating a lively and memorable experience for the entire school community. From dancing and comedy to creative competitions, the show highlighted the confidence, creativity, and energy that define learners at St. Mary’s. The Talent Show featured a variety of fun and competitive activities. In the Bottle Feeling challenge, Munialo Jude (S3)…

In a solemn and heartfelt ceremony, the Chinese community in Uganda gathered to commemorate four Chinese experts who tragically lost their lives three decades ago during the construction of Uganda’s national stadium. The event, held on the northeastern side of the Mandela National Stadium in Kampala, brought together representatives from the Chinese Embassy and various Chinese institutions in Uganda, all dressed in somber black attire. As part of the ceremony, floral tributes were laid at the memorial site, a poignant reminder of the sacrifices made by the four individuals whose work still reverberates in the heart of Uganda’s sports development.…

In a tense and highly charged press conference held on Tuesday, February 31, Pastor Jackson Ssenyonga of Christian Life Church unleashed a series of strong words aimed at his fellow pastor, Robert Kayanja of Lubaga Miracle Centre Church, demanding that Kayanja address and disprove the accusations of sodomy leveled against him by nine boys. Ssenyonga’s comments came after months of heated media coverage and a protracted legal case that had cast a shadow over both pastors. The allegations against Kayanja, which are being heard at the Mwanga II Court in Mengo, had already caused significant public division within the Christian…

Uganda’s political and military landscape has been thrust into the international spotlight following a dramatic announcement by General Muhoozi Kainerugaba, son of President Yoweri Museveni and a top military figure in the country. In a statement made earlier today, Muhoozi revealed that Uganda’s security forces had arrested a number of individuals suspected to be Iranian agents operating within the country. The arrests were part of a broader security operation that he said would continue as authorities sought to uncover any further potential threats or espionage activities. The revelation by Muhoozi has sparked immediate reactions both within Uganda and abroad, with…

In what has sent shockwaves through the political landscape, the ruling National Resistance Movement (NRM) is set to host newly elected Members of Parliament (MPs) for a week-long retreat at the National Leadership Institute in Kyankwanzi, beginning on April 7, 2026. The retreat, scheduled to run until April 15, aims to orient the MPs on the party’s ideology and governance agenda, but it has taken a dramatic turn with the unexpected invitation of Norbert Mao, a key opposition figure and Minister of Justice. At a press conference held at the NRM party headquarters, Secretary General Rt. Hon. Richard Todwong outlined…

A horrifying attack on children at the Ggaba Early Childhood Development Program School in Kampala has shocked the country. The brutal incident, which claimed the lives of four young children, has left the community reeling in disbelief and grief. The male suspect responsible for this gruesome act has already been apprehended, and the motive behind the killings is still under investigation by the authorities. According to Racheal Kawala, the spokesperson for the Kampala Metropolitan Police, the attack occurred early in the morning when the children, aged between four and seven years old, were reportedly at the school, preparing for their…

A social media exchange involving Uganda’s top military figures and diplomats has sparked widespread debate and concern over the country’s international image, raising critical questions about the intersection of personal disputes and national security. The controversy began when the official account of the Iranian Embassy in South Africa shared a tweet mocking Uganda and General Muhoozi Kainerugaba’s recent remarks about Uganda’s military capabilities. In a tweet that quickly went viral, the Iranian Embassy mocked Muhoozi’s statement that a Ugandan People’s Defence Force (UPDF) brigade could capture Tehran in less than two weeks. Muhoozi, the son of Ugandan President Yoweri Museveni…

Former Kawempe North parliamentary aspirant Moses Nsereko has officially joined the Patriotic League of Uganda (PLU), marking a notable shift in his political journey and adding momentum to the organization’s expanding influence. Nsereko’s entry into PLU follows a series of high-level engagements held at the movement’s secretariat in Naguru, Kampala. The discussions, described by insiders as constructive and forward-looking, centered on strengthening grassroots mobilization and widening the organization’s national reach. He was formally received by Michael Mawanda Maranga, the PLU Director in charge of Mobilization, who expressed confidence in Nsereko’s ability to contribute meaningfully to the movement’s growth, especially in…