Author: BIG EYE ADMIN
NANSANA — National Unity Platform (NUP) mayoral candidate Sserunkuma John Bosco has emerged as the frontrunner in the Nansana Municipality mayoral race, according to early tallies, grassroots mobilization reports, and observations from party agents on the ground. With polling momentum steadily shifting in his favor, political analysts say Sserunkuma is well-positioned to clinch victory as the election process advances toward final declaration and eventual swearing-in. Across several wards in Nansana, NUP mobilizers report strong turnout among youth and first-time voters, a demographic that has overwhelmingly rallied behind Sserunkuma’s message of accountable leadership, improved urban services, and job creation. Party officials…
The Government of Uganda (GoU), in collaboration with the World Bank, is actively pursuing a transformative initiative aimed at boosting women’s economic participation through the GROW project—Generating Growth Opportunities & Productivity for Women Enterprises. This ambitious five-year project, launched in January 2023, is designed to provide financial and technical support to women entrepreneurs who are already engaged in business activities but face challenges accessing affordable credit. With a funding allocation of $217 million (approximately Shs 850 billion), GROW is focused on empowering women to scale their businesses and become more competitive in the marketplace. Unlike the Parish Development Model (PDM),…
A community breathed a collective sigh of relief as six-year-old Mpirwe Tumwesigye was safely recovered after being kidnapped on December 12, 2025, by someone trusted by his family. The harrowing ordeal began when the young boy was abducted from his home in Kawempe Division by Muchunguzi David, a shamba boy employed by his family. Muchunguzi took the child under the pretense of a brief errand but never returned, sparking immediate panic and confusion within the family. For days, Mpirwe’s family and the community remained on edge, anxiously awaiting news of the boy’s whereabouts. Desperate to find him, the police launched…
Buyaga Town Council came alive with excitement as residents turned out in large numbers to welcome one of their own, Hon. Biara Emmanuel Wepukhulu. What took place was more than an ordinary political gathering; it was a joyful homecoming filled with pride and emotion. People from all walks of life, including families, elders, youth, and local leaders, gathered enthusiastically to celebrate Biara and acknowledge the impact he has made in their community over the years. The mood at the event was deeply emotional as Biara reflected on his early life in Buyaga. He reminded the crowd of the simple days…
A wave of fear and disbelief swept through Kisenyi III Parish in Kampala on the night of 16th December 2025 after a brutal double murder shattered the area’s usual calm. What began as an ordinary night quickly turned into a nightmare when a violent attack claimed the lives of two men within minutes, leaving residents traumatized and searching for answers. At about 11:00 pm, a 30-year-old Burundian national identified as Emma, also known as “Young,” allegedly struck his first victim as the man walked home from work. The victim, a fellow Burundian who survived by selling goods on the streets,…
Free Zone developers and operators in Uganda have received targeted training aimed at strengthening their understanding and application of environmental compliance requirements. The session, organized by the Uganda Free Zones and Export Promotions Authority (UFZEPA), brought together key industry players on December 9, 2025, at Speke Hotel in Kampala, with expert facilitation from the National Environment Management Authority (NEMA). The training was designed to bridge gaps between policy and practice, giving developers an opportunity to openly discuss the real-world challenges they encounter when complying with environmental regulations. Particular attention was given to the Environmental and Social Impact Assessment (ESIA) process,…
On Friday evening, disaster struck along the Mbarara-Kabale highway in Ntungamo District, as a bus traveling from Kampala to Kisoro lost control and overturned, leaving a trail of devastation. The horrific crash, which occurred around 9:00 p.m. at Rwentobo, claimed the life of a young child and left dozens of passengers with varying degrees of injury. The bus, registered under the number UBG 789J, was carrying a full load of passengers when tragedy struck. Witnesses described a scene of chaos as the bus veered off the road and flipped over. The wreckage was a grim sight, with several passengers trapped…
Sugarcane growers across the Busoga sub-region are reeling from shock and anger after leading sugar processors abruptly slashed cane prices, a move that has ignited fierce debate and suspicion as Uganda edges closer to a national election. For farmers already grappling with drought and rising production costs, the decision has landed like a final blow. The storm was triggered when Kamuli Sugar Limited issued a notice dated December 11, 2025, announcing a sharp revision in cane prices, altering long-standing payment expectations for growers. Within hours, Mayuge Sugar Industries echoed the move, confirming that its own reduced rates would take effect…
Kin Kariisa, a leading figure in Uganda’s media industry, has sounded the alarm over the rapid growth of digital content creators, warning that their rise could bring about the downfall of traditional media outlets in Uganda. The NBS TV boss claims that the surge of bloggers, YouTubers, and social media influencers has dramatically altered the media landscape, diverting audiences and advertising revenue away from licensed media houses that have long upheld professional journalism standards. Kariisa believes that the so-called “digital migration” has brought about a new era of media consumption, where consumers increasingly turn to online platforms for news, entertainment,…
Uganda’s courier industry underwent a remarkable transformation in the third quarter of 2025, recording an unprecedented surge in delivery volumes that signaled a major shift in the country’s logistics and trade patterns. Fresh figures from the Uganda Communications Commission reveal that courier activity more than tripled within a single quarter, largely fueled by the rapid rise of online commerce and changing consumer habits. Between July and September 2025, courier companies across the country handled 903,233 deliveries, a dramatic jump from the 297,767 items recorded in the previous quarter. This sudden spike marked a defining moment for Uganda’s logistics sector, underscoring…