Author: BIG EYE ADMIN

Stanbic Bank Uganda has joined forces with FinCom Technologies, the innovators behind the SchoolPay platform, to roll out the nation’s first fully digital loan solution designed exclusively for education institutions. This breakthrough gives private schools instant access to pre-evaluated, cashflow-aligned loans right inside the SchoolPay system, which is already a dominant platform for school fee payments across the country. The launch marks a major leap in modernizing education financing in Uganda, a sector that has long battled slow paperwork-heavy processes, delayed credit approvals, and the financial strain left behind by the COVID-19 crisis. By digitizing the entire lending journey, the…

The embattled Commissioner for Land Registration Baker Mugaino is on a hot seat for fraudulently cancelling the certificate of title for Kibuga block 28 plot 540 (worth billions of Shillings) at Makerere that belongs to an 82 years old wheelchair bound lady. Mugaino, who, is already in courts of law for other matters related to arbitrarily cancellation of the certificates of title (Kibuga Block 12 Plots 658, 659, and 665 in Kisenyi; Kibuga Block 4 Plot 152 in Namirembe; and Kisugu, Kyadondo Block 244 Plot 250) previously issued to Tropical Bank Ltd, Akugizibwe Gerald Mugera, and Namayiba Park Hotel among…

In a startling turn of events ahead of the 2026 parliamentary elections, Rodney Mukula, son of former Minister and NRM Vice Chairman Capt. Mike Mukula, is receiving urgent medical treatment after being poisoned. The revelation came in a heartfelt video message from Nakasero Hospital, where Rodney was admitted following a sudden medical emergency that left his family and supporters deeply shaken. Rodney, who has built a reputation for his commitment to healthcare and education initiatives in his community, collapsed twice in a single day, prompting immediate medical intervention. He was initially treated at Doctor’s Plaza Hospital before being transferred to…

The Ugandan football community is in mourning following the shocking death of Fausta Nalugwa Kiyingi, a cherished performance analyst for the She Maroons FC women’s team. Fausta’s life was abruptly cut short late Friday night when she was involved in a devastating road accident near Nakawa traffic lights in Kampala, just hours after attending the URA FC versus KCCA FC match at Lugogo Stadium. Fausta was more than just an analyst; she was a passionate player who had represented clubs such as Ajax Queens and Luweero Giant Queens. Her journey from the pitch to a key analytical role earned her…

Ibrahim Ssemujju Nganda, the outspoken MP for Kira Municipality and a leading member of the People’s Front for Freedom (PFF), has fired back at critics questioning his long tenure in Parliament. Appearing on NBS TV’s Face Off show, Ssemujju addressed accusations that he has failed to deliver infrastructure projects such as roads, schools, and hospitals in his constituency. He argued that the role of a Member of Parliament is national and legislative, not about constructing physical infrastructure. During the live interview, host Canary Mugume pressed Ssemujju on nearly 25 years in office, highlighting frustrations from constituents who still face poor…

At the Kampala Blockchain Summit 2025, Sylvia Mulinge, CEO of MTN Uganda, underscored the urgent need to bridge Uganda’s digital gap if the country is to achieve its ambitious target of becoming a $500 billion economy by 2040. Speaking during a Fireside Chat at Four Points by Sheraton, Mulinge shared insights alongside Dr. Tumubweinee Twinemanzi, Executive Director of Supervision at the Bank of Uganda, and Reginald Tumusiime, President of the Blockchain Association of Uganda (BAU). Mulinge’s message was clear and resolute: “Productivity is the next frontier.” She emphasized that closing the digital divide would be pivotal to tapping into Uganda’s…

Uganda’s efforts to enhance transparency in its extractive industries have shown promise, yet the release of the fourth Extractive Industries Transparency Initiative (EITI) report in November reveals that significant hurdles remain. Despite improvements in revenue collection, data management, and inter-agency coordination, critical gaps persist in areas such as beneficial ownership disclosure, contract transparency, and comprehensive company reporting. While progress has been made since Uganda joined the EITI in 2020, the latest findings underscore that the sector’s transparency journey is far from complete. At the report launch held at Protea Hotel in Kampala, government officials, industry leaders, and civil society representatives…

Saudi Arabia made a commanding impression at the G20 Startup20 Summit in Johannesburg, reinforcing its growing influence in the global innovation arena. Under South Africa’s G20 presidency, the Kingdom seized the opportunity to showcase a bold vision centered on cross-border cooperation, forward-looking investment strategies, and the empowerment of young innovators. Its presence underscored a national commitment to accelerating economic diversification and shaping a future defined by entrepreneurship and technological progress. Prince Fahd bin Mansour bin Nasser bin Abdulaziz led the Saudi delegation with a clear mandate: position the Kingdom as a catalyst for a more seamless and collaborative global startup…

Uganda’s police force is facing mounting criticism both domestically and internationally for allegedly employing tactics reminiscent of apartheid-era South Africa in its treatment of opposition supporters and political activists. Human rights organizations, political analysts, and concerned citizens have all raised alarms about the growing reliance on aggressive policing methods, including arbitrary arrests, physical assaults, and forceful dispersal of peaceful protests—strategies that mirror the apartheid regime’s notorious suppression of dissent. These concerns emerge amid an increasingly tense political climate in Uganda, especially with the 2026 presidential elections on the horizon. Opposition groups, notably those supporting Robert Kyagulanyi (Bobi Wine) and other…

In a landmark political move that has sent ripples across Uganda’s opposition landscape, Mathias Mpuuga, leader of the Democratic Front and sitting Member of Parliament for Nyendo Mukungwe, has officially endorsed Robert Kyagulanyi, popularly known as Bobi Wine, for the 2026 presidential elections. This historic reconciliation signals a potential shift in Uganda’s opposition politics, highlighting a rare moment of unity ahead of a critical national contest. The endorsement ends months of speculation about the relationship between Mpuuga and Kyagulanyi, which had previously been tense. Following Mpuuga’s rise to leadership within the Democratic Front, observers noted a widening rift between the…