Author: BIG EYE ADMIN
Uganda’s Minister of Justice and Constitutional Affairs, Norbert Mao, has presented new regulations before Parliament aimed at boosting cooperation, transparency, and accountability among political parties. The Political Parties and Organisations (Inter-Party Organisation for Dialogue) Regulations, 2025, are designed to give the Inter-Party Organisation for Dialogue (IPOD) a clear legal framework and stronger operational foundation. While presenting the new statutory instrument, Minister Mao said the regulations are meant to promote structured dialogue and mutual respect among political players. He noted that the goal is to make sure every registered political party in Uganda has a voice in discussions that shape governance…
Zahara Luyirika, the current Speaker of Kampala Capital City Authority (KCCA), is at the center of an escalating storm of controversy that now threatens to shatter her once-promising political career and ambitions for higher office. Once hailed as a rising figure within the National Unity Platform (NUP), Luyirika’s name has now become synonymous with scandal, betrayal, and corruption allegations that have rocked both City Hall and the Makindye West political arena. Accusations of rampant nepotism, misuse of office, and a complete disregard for transparency and accountability continue to swirl around her, casting a dark shadow over her anticipated bid for…
For years, the path to owning a home in Uganda felt like a slow climb, marked by painstaking savings and long delays. Traditionally, the approach was simple: save diligently, purchase a plot, and build a home brick by brick—a method affectionately known as “pay-as-you-go.” But the landscape is changing. Increasingly, Ugandans are embracing mortgages as a practical and empowering way to achieve the dream of homeownership. What was once seen as a complex or risky financial tool is now recognized as a bridge to realizing a lifelong aspiration. Uganda faces a massive housing shortage, estimated at 2.4 million units, according…
A senior health official has warned that Ugandans could soon face higher medical costs and possible drug shortages following a recent increase in taxes on imported medicines and pharmaceutical products. The National Drug Authority (NDA) is implementing a new policy requiring all drug importers to pay a 17 percent tax on consignments, up from the previous 12 percent, effective October 1, 2025. “Such high taxes will make essential medicines less affordable and accessible to ordinary Ugandans,” said Dr. Hussein Oria, secretary of the Uganda Pharmacy Promoters Association (UPPA). “This could result in immediate price hikes, strain insurance systems, and force…
Uganda’s Minister of State for Investment, Evelyn Anite, has urged investors from the United Arab Emirates (UAE) to increase investment in the country’s water transport systems, mineral value-addition projects, and low-interest financing for local businesses. She emphasized that such collaborations would fast-track Uganda’s ambition to become a $500 billion economy while strengthening economic ties between Kampala and Abu Dhabi. Speaking at the 4th Uganda–UAE Business Forum in Kampala, Anite lauded the UAE’s growing investment in Uganda, now valued at $3.5 billion in foreign direct investment (FDI), and described the country as “a land of peace, prosperity, and profit.” “It is…
Florence Nantumbwe, a 111-year-old widow from Wanjeyo Village, Kimenyedde Sub-County, Mukono District, is caught in a bitter conflict over land ownership with Emmanuel Mubiru. Mubiru claims he purchased 6.5 acres from Nantumbwe’s son, Solomon Mbogo, but Nantumbwe insists the sale was conducted without her knowledge or approval. She maintains that the land originally belonged to her late husband, Jonathan Bwogere, and vows not to leave until she receives her rightful share as a widow. “My husband left me on this land, and even my two sons have abandoned me. I have struggled for years to survive on my own. I…
Members of the Bridge of Smiles Youth Group in Kamuli District have donated sanitary pads to Primary Seven girls at Edirumamwino Primary School in Balawoli Town Council, as they prepare for their final UNEB examinations next week. Led by Babisi Godfrey, the group handed over four boxes of sanitary pads to the students, aiming to support girls who lack access to safe menstrual products in rural communities. Babisi explained that many girls often rely on rags and sponges, which pose health risks and disrupt their schooling. “We had to intervene after realizing that these girls can’t afford to buy safe…
President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni has expressed gratitude to Russia for its continued military assistance to Uganda, following the donation of equipment valued at $53 million (approximately Shs200 billion). The President made the remarks on Sunday while commissioning the Military Mechanised Major Repair Facility at Gaddafi Military Barracks in Magamaga, Mayuge District, and inspecting another military workshop under construction in Entebbe. Describing the donation as a symbol of deepening ties between Uganda and Russia, Museveni referred to Moscow as a “historic and very good friend of Africa.” He thanked Russian President Vladimir Putin for the support, noting that it will strengthen…
Alex Waiswa Mufumbiro, the Deputy Spokesperson of the National Unity Platform (NUP) and aspirant for the Nakawa East parliamentary seat, appeared before the Nakawa Magistrates Court on Wednesday morning to face charges of inciting supporters to commit acts of violence against security officers. Mufumbiro, who was arrested last month, has been on remand and will remain in custody even as nominations for the Nakawa East seat begin. He is also facing separate charges related to alleged military-style training and is currently detained at Luzira Prison. Later today, he is expected to appear before the Kawempe Magistrates Court alongside nine other…
Traffic along the Iganga–Luuka Road has been disrupted after a section of the Namadope Bridge collapsed following heavy rains. The downpour is reported to have weakened the old culverts beneath the bridge, causing structural failure and cutting off one of the region’s main transport routes. Allan Ssempebwa, a spokesperson for the Ministry of Works and Transport, confirmed on Monday, October 27, 2025, that the road had recently been handed over to Arab Contractors for upgrading. He said the company has been directed to immediately begin emergency restoration to reopen the route while full-scale road works continue. > “We have notified…