Author: BIG EYE ADMIN
Government authorities have moved swiftly to dismiss claims that President Yoweri Museveni’s campaign activities were responsible for the severe traffic congestion that crippled the Kampala–Masaka highway at the start of the week. The traffic jam began on Monday evening and extended for close to 50 kilometres on both sides of the Mpigi junction, trapping motorists for hours and in some cases overnight. Traffic only returned to normal flow around midday on Tuesday, causing frustration among commuters and long-distance travelers. Soon after the incident, reports circulated alleging that the gridlock was linked to the president’s campaign tour in the greater Mpigi…
St. Mary’s College Mayenze, one of Uganda’s leading secondary schools, has launched a new bursary program aimed at expanding access to quality education for bright and talented learners. The initiative offers a 50% tuition fee reduction to students who demonstrate outstanding academic performance or exceptional sporting ability. The bursary targets pupils who attained aggregates between 4 and 14 in the Primary Leaving Examinations (PLE), giving high-achieving students an opportunity to pursue secondary education without being held back by financial challenges. The program is open to both O-Level and A-Level students, ensuring broad inclusion of ambitious learners across the country. In…
A fierce exchange erupted on Tuesday after a crippling traffic jam along the Kampala–Masaka highway left hundreds of motorists trapped for close to 20 hours, turning a routine journey into an ordeal and igniting a political storm between opposition leader Robert Kyagulanyi, popularly known as Bobi Wine, and Uganda’s traffic police. Kyagulanyi publicly blamed President Yoweri Museveni for the chaos, alleging that security operatives deliberately blocked parts of the busy highway to allow the president to campaign in Mpigi District. According to the opposition figure, motorists were forced to endure hours of standstill as presidential movements allegedly took priority over…
Betty Nambooze, the Member of Parliament for Mukono Municipality, has ignited a fresh political storm following remarks she made during a weekend rally in Mukono, where she sharply criticized Uganda’s security agencies. Addressing her supporters, Nambooze questioned the ability of the police, the UPDF, and the Prisons Service to suppress the will of the people, arguing that a limited number of security personnel cannot overpower millions of Ugandans seeking change. In a video that has since gone viral, Nambooze is heard estimating that the total number of armed security personnel does not exceed 180,000. She went on to suggest that…
President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni has announced a major financial intervention aimed at transforming the livelihoods of mechanics and garage operators in Kampala and its surrounding districts. Speaking at Kololo Ceremonial Grounds on Sunday, the President pledged that government will inject Shs1 billion into each mechanics SACCO across the five divisions of Kampala City, describing the move as affordable and necessary to strengthen the informal but critical sector. The initiative will not be limited to Kampala alone. President Museveni revealed that the metropolitan districts of Wakiso and Mukono will also benefit, with each district set to receive Shs1 billion. He explained…
The Ugandan government is set to invest Shs 80 billion in a groundbreaking initiative to restock livestock in the Teso, Lango, and Acholi subregions for the financial year 2026/2027. This major step is designed to restore the cattle population that was decimated over the past three decades of conflict and insurgency. Vice President Jessica Alupo, in a press briefing on December 26, 2025, confirmed the government’s commitment to providing five cows to each household across these regions, a much-needed measure for economic recovery. Alupo, who is also the elected Member of Parliament for Katakwi District, emphasized that the program will…
Senior National Resistance Movement (NRM) figure Capt. Mike Mukula has strongly dismissed claims that he is working against his party, describing the accusations as a deliberate smear meant to discredit his long-standing political record and weaken party cohesion ahead of the 2026 elections. Speaking from Soroti City, Mukula said the narrative being pushed by his critics is both misleading and politically motivated. Mukula explained that his son, Rodney Akongel Mukula, opted to contest for the Soroti City East Division parliamentary seat as an independent candidate, not in defiance of the NRM, but out of consideration for internal party harmony. He…
In a contentious decision that has ignited fierce political debate, the Electoral Commission (EC) has disqualified independent parliamentary candidate Daniel Mulirire from contesting the Budiope East seat. The ruling, issued on December 23, 2025, is based on claims that Mulirire, a former police officer, failed to provide proof of his resignation from public service when submitting his nomination papers. The EC argues that his failure to meet this requirement breaches the Parliamentary Elections Act, a move that has drawn sharp criticism, especially from key political figures. The disqualification stems from a complaint filed under Article 61(1)(f) of Uganda’s Constitution and…
In a bold and unprecedented move, President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni has removed Lt. Col. Mercy Tukahirwa from her position as the commander of the Uganda People’s Defence Forces (UPDF) Fisheries Protection Unit (FPU), following explosive revelations of misconduct and corruption within the unit. Sources from the UPDF reveal that the decision was based on findings from an extensive probe, which uncovered troubling practices undermining the unit’s operations. The investigation, led by Major General Richard Otto, the newly appointed Chief of Defence Intelligence and Security (CDIS), exposed significant mismanagement within the FPU. Intelligence reports suggest that the unit was involved in…
King Saha has once again ignited debate in the music industry after openly claiming that he is the reason the Uganda National Musicians Federation (UNMF) has collapsed. The outspoken singer said he defeated the federation “hands down,” insisting that its influence, along with that of its artists, has completely faded under public scrutiny. Speaking with unmistakable confidence, Saha said he takes satisfaction in what he described as tearing down a system that was never rooted in the will of musicians or fans. He argued that UNMF survived on political backing rather than genuine public support, and once that support was…