Author: BIG EYE ADMIN
President Yoweri Museveni on Thursday hosted a delegation of opposition Members of Parliament at State House Entebbe in a closed-door engagement aimed at addressing political tensions and rebuilding national unity after the January 2026 general elections. The talks, which were not publicly announced by State House, centered on reconciliation, peace and the need to stabilise the country after a bruising election season that left deep political divisions and widespread public anxiety. The opposition delegation was led by Mawokota South MP Yusuf Nsibambi of the Forum for Democratic Change (FDC), who said the meeting was driven by concern over rising political…
The government has introduced a tougher set of rules to better protect Ugandans travelling abroad for work, particularly in the Middle East, after growing concern over abuse, deception and unsafe recruitment practices. The reforms are designed to close long-standing gaps that have left many migrant workers exposed once they leave the country. Labour externalisation has become a major source of employment and income for Uganda over the past decade. Since 2016, more than 280,000 Ugandans have secured jobs overseas, mainly in Saudi Arabia, the United Arab Emirates and Qatar. Their remittances, estimated at about $1.3 billion annually, have supported families…
The Ugandan entertainment community is reeling after the sudden death of popular TikTok creator Diana Skyz, whose body was found inside her apartment in Kyanja, a suburb of Kampala. The heartbreaking discovery has stunned fans and fellow content creators, many of whom woke up to the devastating news circulating widely online. According to people close to the situation, her lifeless body was discovered on Wednesday morning at the residence she had been renting. Neighbours and friends say the scene quickly drew attention in the area, as word spread that the well-known social media personality had died under troubling circumstances. Early…
Daddy Andre is stepping into a softer, more grounded season of his life, and it’s love leading the way. The respected Ugandan producer and singer recently made a meaningful visit to Sylvia Suubi’s family home in Bulindo, marking a major cultural milestone that shows his relationship has grown beyond romance into serious intention. Joined by relatives and a small circle of close friends, Andre participated in a Kukyala ceremony, a respected tradition where a man formally makes his presence and purpose known to his partner’s parents. It’s a gesture rooted in respect, family values, and commitment, and for the couple,…
Education leaders are intensifying calls for the swift formation of the National Teachers’ Council, describing it as a critical step toward strengthening professionalism in schools, improving learning outcomes, and safeguarding the credibility of national examinations. The demand has resurfaced following the release of the latest Primary Leaving Examination results. Figures from the Uganda National Examinations Board (UNEB) indicate that candidates in 2025 registered better overall performance compared to 2024, particularly in foundational areas such as literacy and numeracy. Despite this general improvement, the number of pupils achieving the highest distinction — aggregate 4 — fell sharply. Only 338 candidates reached…
A dramatic court-supervised recount has rewritten the outcome of the Masaka District Woman Member of Parliament race, with National Resistance Movement candidate Justine Nameere now officially declared the winner. The ruling reverses the earlier announcement that had placed National Unity Platform’s Rose Nalubowa ahead, closing a tense chapter that had kept the district in political suspense. Nameere turned to the courts to challenge the initial results, arguing that the tallying process had been marred by serious irregularities. Her petition succeeded, paving the way for a meticulous re-examination of ballots that ultimately shifted the balance of the contest. The revised figures…
Uganda’s Judiciary has taken a bold step to reshape the delivery of appellate justice by creating eight regional Court of Appeal circuits, a reform expected to transform how and where appeals are handled. The initiative is designed to bring higher-level judicial services closer to citizens, ease pressure on the Kampala-based court, and make the justice process faster and more affordable. In an official communication from the Judiciary’s Public Relations Office, the development was presented as a strategic move to strengthen efficiency in the courts. For years, the Court of Appeal in Kampala has faced mounting case backlogs, leading to long…
Court activity across Uganda will briefly slow down in early February as the Judiciary prepares for two significant annual engagements that shape the direction of the justice system. The Annual Judges Conference 2026 is scheduled for February 2 to 4, and it will be followed by the ceremonial opening of the New Law Year on February 5, 2026, marking an important moment on the legal calendar. The update was shared through an official notice dated January 30, 2026, issued by Acting Chief Registrar Pamella Lamunu Ocaya. The communication was directed to advocates, court users, and the wider public, informing them…
After months of non-stop political activity, Members of Parliament are finally getting their moment to relax as a long-postponed celebration takes center stage on January 30th. The event steps in for the missed 2025 end-of-year party, which was shelved as legislators scattered across the country to focus on election campaigns and constituency duties. Deputy Speaker Thomas Tayebwa broke the news with excitement, inviting MPs to show up and fully enjoy the occasion. He framed it as more than just a party — calling it an opportunity for lawmakers to reset, laugh together, and momentarily escape the pressures that come with…
Dr. Sudhir Ruparelia, one of Uganda’s most recognized entrepreneurs, is preparing to present his business journey at the UK–Africa Investment Summit in London after attending the PAP Awards in Kampala. His participation places Ugandan enterprise on a global platform, where his experience in building a diversified empire continues to attract attention from investors and policymakers alike. Sudhir challenges the widespread belief that real estate is only for the wealthy. In his view, success in property development does not begin with huge sums of money but with focus, discipline, and the willingness to grow gradually. He maintains that steady progress always…