Author: BIG EYE ADMIN

The Public Procurement and Disposal of Public Assets Authority (PPDA), together with the Ministry of Finance, Planning and Economic Development, is accelerating Uganda’s transition to digital procurement through the rollout of the Electronic Government Procurement System (e-GP 2.0). The latest step involved a three-day training for officials from major public institutions in Kabale Municipality, aimed at equipping them with practical skills needed to shift from traditional manual procurement processes to the new electronic platform. The training was held at the MTN Spark Hub at Kabale University and brought together heads of departments from Kabale District Local Government, Kabale University, Kabale…

Uganda’s shift towards cleaner and more affordable public transport is gaining momentum as Kira Motors Ltd moves closer to expanding its electric bus services beyond the Kampala-Ntinda corridor. The government-backed electric buses have already started operating between Kampala and Ntinda, offering commuters an alternative to conventional taxis while introducing a quieter and more environmentally friendly mode of transport. The Kampala-Ntinda journey costs Shs1,500 on the E-Bus Xpress, which is Shs500 cheaper than the Shs2,000 commonly charged by commuter taxis along the same route. Passengers can make payments conveniently through mobile money. The service has attracted considerable interest from commuters, with…

Uganda has called on Belgium to sustain its support for the African Union’s peace and stabilization efforts in Somalia as the two countries seek to deepen defence cooperation amid growing security challenges across the Great Lakes and Horn of Africa regions. Defence Minister Kiryowa Kiwanuka made the appeal during a meeting with Belgian Ambassador Hugues Chantry at the Joint Defence headquarters in Mbuya, Kampala, where the two sides reviewed bilateral military relations and Uganda’s ongoing deployments in conflict-affected countries. A key issue during the discussions was the African Union Support and Stabilization Mission in Somalia (AUSSOM), where Uganda remains one…

Local leaders and security officials in Uganda’s Rwenzori sub-region have praised President Yoweri Museveni’s Presidential Industrial Skilling Hubs for helping tackle insecurity by giving unemployed and vulnerable youth practical skills, start-up support and opportunities to earn a living. The leaders made the remarks during stakeholder engagements at the Rwenzori Sub-region Zonal Presidential Industrial Skilling Hub in Ntoroko and the Rwenzori Zonal Presidential Industrial Skilling Hub in Kasese, meetings chaired by State House Comptroller Jane Barekye. Kasese District Internal Security Officer Mohammad Ikaaba said the skilling programme was providing an important alternative for young people who could otherwise be vulnerable to…

Alwyn Garuga, son of the late businessman Dr. James Musinguzi Garuga, has strongly rejected claims by his mother, Peace Kesiime Bagorogoza, that government’s healthcare system was responsible for his father’s death, describing the accusations as unfair and calling for an apology and withdrawal of what he termed false statements. According to Alwyn, the circumstances surrounding his father’s final months were not a result of government failure but decisions made by those closest to him. He alleges that Kesiime, who was his father’s next of kin, kept Dr. Garuga at his home in Mbuya for several months despite his worsening health…

The International Monetary Fund (IMF) is preparing to send a team to Kampala in September as Uganda and the global lender seek to revive negotiations for a new financial support programme. The planned mission comes after more than a year of discussions without an agreement, following the expiry of Uganda’s previous IMF arrangement in 2024. The government has since sought a replacement programme to support its economic management and reform agenda. IMF Resident Representative in Uganda Sébastien Walker confirmed that a negotiation mission is being planned for September, noting that previous discussions had been constructive but that additional progress was…

Traders under the Uganda National Traders Alliance (UNATA) have called for urgent reforms in taxation, access to affordable credit and the regulation of trade as they seek stronger government support for the business community. The concerns were raised during a courtesy meeting between a UNATA delegation led by President Godfrey Katongole and State Minister for Finance (General Duties) Cissy Mulondo at the Ministry of Finance, Planning and Economic Development. The traders presented a range of challenges affecting their businesses, including taxation, counterfeit products, tax assessments, trade order and the high cost of borrowing. They also proposed closer cooperation between government…

Construction of the long-awaited Shs73 billion Mpigi Central Market has officially started, bringing renewed hope to traders who have waited for a modern facility to support business in Mpigi Town. The project is being implemented under the Greater Kampala Metropolitan Urban Development Programme and has seen traders vacate the old market premises and relocate to a temporary facility at the Mpigi District Works Offices. The construction contract was awarded to Hebron Investments Limited, with the contractor expected to complete the project within one year. Traders say the start of construction is a major milestone, but they want the project completed…

Kampala Capital City Authority (KCCA) has temporarily closed Ben Kiwanuka Road to traffic as contractors undertake major road construction works in the heart of Kampala. The closure took effect on August 18, 2026, and is expected to remain in place until September 5, 2026, with authorities saying the restriction is necessary to allow construction teams to work without interference. According to KCCA, contractors require unrestricted access to carry out heavy excavation, rock filling and drainage works along the busy city-centre route. The authority announced the temporary closure in a public notice issued on August 17, saying the works are being…

Alwyn Carl Garuga, son of the late businessman Dr. James Musinguzi Garuga, has instructed his lawyers to file a civil suit in the High Court Civil Division in Kampala over the circumstances surrounding his father’s death following complications after surgery in August 2025. The suit, filed through Abeine Buregyeya and Company Advocates, seeks to have court establish the circumstances and alleged causes of Dr. Garuga’s death and hold those found responsible accountable. Alwyn says he has chosen to move the dispute from social media to the courts, where he believes the allegations can be properly examined and determined. “This is…