Author: BigEyeUg1

By Our Reporter Licensed casino operators in Uganda are calling on the Government to reconsider the 15% withholding tax on winnings from land-based casinos, warning that difficulties in implementing the measure could threaten more than 2,500 jobs, household livelihoods and government revenue. Through their umbrella body, the Uganda Gaming Operators Association (UGOA), operators argue that the tax could increase compliance costs and drive players towards illegal and non-compliant gambling operators, potentially affecting licensed businesses, employment, local suppliers and existing tax collections. According to UGOA, land-based casinos directly employ more than 2,500 people, including dealers, cashiers, security personnel, cleaners and hospitality…

By Our Reporter A regular attendee of concerts at Kampala Serena Hotel would be familiar with a certain pattern: music blaring as guests make their way to the Victoria Hall Ballroom, drinks flowing, and the usual buzz of Kampala’s entertainment scene. However, Saturday, November 7, offered a different experience, as gospel singer Levixone took over the venue for his I&M Bank powered ‘A One Tym Experience’ concert, celebrating 17 years of music and ministry. Graced by church leaders from different Pentecostal denominations, business leaders, socialites, musicians and gospel music lovers, the concert brought together people from different walks of life…

By Our Reporter If you walked past Linus’ Tattoo Studio in Bukoto over the weekend, you felt the energy long before you saw it. There was simply too muck fun brewing inside as heavy Amapiano beats and the aroma of cocktails filled the air. Captain Morgan Muckpit took over the creative hub on Saturday for a pop-up party that did exactly what a preview should: leave Kampala wanting the full picture. This served as the announcement of the Muckpit Muck Arena as the brand’s headline activation at this year’s Nyege Nyege Festival while also unveiling the Piano Parade, a high-energy…

By Our Reporter If there is one thing Ugandans picked up and refused to let go of, it is house music. The genre, beloved for its infectious grooves, thumping basslines and inviting rhythms, began gathering momentum in Uganda in the early 2010s. Back then, it was something of a well-kept secret. A relatively small community understood the culture, but they carried themselves like they owned the entire city. They threw elaborate parties, experimented with sounds and made sure that whenever they gathered, Kampala knew about it. And almost everyone wanted to be part of it. Globally, South African DJ and…

By Our Reporter Over the years, one feature that has become increasingly prominent on Kampala’s social scene is brunch. What started as a leisurely weekend meal has evolved into a social experience, bringing together music, food, fashion and the opportunity to catch up with friends outside the usual nightlife setting. The phenomenon has gradually spread beyond the capital, finding audiences in towns such as Jinja and Mbarara. This Sunday, November 8, Gulu gets its moment as Chill & Bite Meatings celebrates its first anniversary with an all-white affair at Revelation Cottages. The anniversary edition, in partnership with Johnnie Walker, will…

Twenty teams, one community, and a lot of young talent waiting for a fair chance. That is the story behind the football tournament in Katanga, Kampala, sponsored by Pepeta Bets Uganda in support of the Daddy Kim Foundation. The tournament starts on Monday, 9 November 2026. Every one of the 20 participating teams has received a full set of soccer uniforms and soccer balls, so players can step onto the pitch looking and feeling like real competitors. The organisers also received a UGX 20 million packagefrom Pepeta Bets Uganda. This article explains why we backed the tournament and what football can do for a community like…

Certain Muslim community individuals are expressing concern over the whereabouts of a 33-year-old religious events and wedding organizer who has reportedly not been seen publicly for some time, amid broader discussions about sexuality, religious expectations, and personal safety. The man, referred to in this article as Jamada commonly known to his piers as Jama , had become well known within his local Muslim community through his involvement in weddings, celebrations, and other community events. His apparent disappearance from public life has prompted speculation among people who knew him, although there has been no independently verified information establishing where he is…

From building a luxury fashion brand across East Africa to championing one of the continent’s most ambitious youth entrepreneurship movements, Oscar Kampala is emerging as a powerful symbol of a new generation of African leadership. At an age when many young Africans are still searching for their place in the world, Ugandan fashion entrepreneur Oscar Nyesiga, popularly known as Oscar Kampala is already building a legacy that stretches far beyond the fashion industry. The young businessman has risen from humble beginnings to establish a growing luxury tailoring brand, expand his business ambitions across Uganda and Kenya and command increasing attention…

By Our Reporter Thirty-one leaders from across 12 African countries have graduated from Coca-Cola Beverages Africa’s (CCBA) EDGE Senior Leadership Acceleration Programme, marking the completion of the programme’s second generation and the first pan-African EDGE cohort. Created by CCBA, EDGE is the company’s flagship senior leadership development programme. Building on previous participation from The Coca-Cola Company, the programme was further expanded in 2026 to include leaders from Equatorial Coca-Cola Bottling Company and Coca-Cola Hellenic Bottling Company, creating a broader pan-African learning experience across the Coca-Cola system. Developed in partnership with Henley Business School Africa, the programme equips high-potential leaders with…

By Our Reporter If there is one thing everyone ought to do in their life, is to attend the famous Nyege Nyege festival at least once before fuel hits 10k. Just like a typical Matooke Republic citizen, Nyege Nyege has seen it all. From sudden bans and alarming international travel advisories to protests from self-appointed moralists, the festival has absorbed every blow and proved that nothing can stop the reggae. Against all odds, seasoned diehards make the next edition a top New Year’s resolution, while curious first-timers, fueled by sheer FOMO and a thirst for adventure, scramble to check this…