Author: BigEyeUg1

By Our Reporter When the last runner crossed the finish line at the fifth Tusker Lite Mt Rwenzori Marathon, Kasese was only getting started. After a day of endurance, determination and personal triumph, the town traded running shoes for dancing shoes as the Tusker Lite Neon Rave transformed Kasese into one giant celebration. With more than 8,000 runners turning up for the marathon and an even bigger crowd coming out to celebrate, Kasese was painted neon and turned all the way up. The message was simple: the race may have ended, but the party had just begun. The Tusker Lite…

By Our Reporter Kampala came alive with African fashion and creativity on Friday, August 21, as the inaugural Bold Fashion Week brought together designers, creatives, fashion enthusiasts and industry players for an evening celebrating the continent’s evolving fashion landscape. Held at Motiv in Bugolobi, the runway showcased 10 African designers, bringing together established Ugandan labels, emerging talent and international creativity. The line-up featured Axarya, Discreet Street x Local, Good Fibre, Joan Jade, Kifahari, Kwesh, Lamara, Ofumbi and Shurea Yasmin, alongside Nigeria’s Yemi Shoyemi. Guests arrived dressed for the occasion, with bold prints, flowing silhouettes and statement pieces setting the tone…

By Our Reporter On Friday night, Swangz Avenue sensation Vinka cemented her status as an Afropop titan at her “Live and Loud” maiden concert at Lugogo Cricket Oval. The highly anticipated showcase, powered by Bell Lager and Uganda Waragi, drew thousands of fans and a cross-generational crowd, filling the venue with the kind of energy that is hard to manufacture. And Vinka brought her signature bold, vibrant style to the stage, changing into a series of striking outfits. Each look blended glamour, confidence and show-stopping flair, further reinforcing her status as a fearless performer and Swangz Avenue star. Taking to…

By Our Reporter Kasese turned green on Saturday, August 22, as thousands of runners, spectators, community members and visitors from across Africa and beyond gathered in the western Ugandan town for the fifth edition of the Tusker Lite Mt Rwenzori Marathon. For the first time, the Tusker Lite Mt Rwenzori Marathon was staged as a World Athletics Label Road Race, a first for Uganda. The new status places the Kasese event within the international athletics calendar and recognises the race for meeting global standards around course measurement, timing, race operations and elite participation. The marathon also entered the year with…

By Our Reporter With just days to the highly anticipated return of the Uganda International Fashion Week (UIFW), organizers have shared a lineup of iconic international designers from across Africa, and India, that are set to showcase at Uganda’s biggest fashion platform. The continental and global designers bring with them years of experience from fashion houses, creative industries and runways within and beyond the continent, adding a layer of excitement around the event. These individuals have built their brands into strong fashion houses representing African culture and excellence. Among the international designers expected in Kampala, is award-winning South African fashion…

By Our Reporter Smirnoff is taking the Fiesta groove to Nkozi University for the fresher’s ball afterparty at Bbosa Hostel on the 28th of August. True to the Smirnoff Fiesta spirit, a heavy-hitting DJ and MC line-up has been announced to take over the stage, headlined by DJ Bugy, Alicia, Wiz J, Saint Trevor, Olgadaxx and more. While addressing the media, the Smirnoff Brand Manager re-emphasized the essence of the Fiesta. “The Smirnoff Fiesta is a DJ led party platform where all Smirnoff lovers and party starters get immersed into the world of Smirnoff to celebrate as one. As the…

By Our Reporter Johnnie Walker is partnering with Bold in Africa and Malembe Lifestyle to bring the inaugural Bold Fashion Week to life, as Kampala prepares to celebrate African fashion, creativity and the people shaping the continent’s Fashion landscape. Taking place on August 21–22, 2026, at Motiv in Bugolobi, Bold Fashion Week marks 14 years of Bold in Africa’s work in championing African creative talent and will bring together designers, creatives, industry leaders, fashion enthusiasts and consumers for a celebration of contemporary African fashion. The partnership is a natural extension of Johnnie Walker’s Afro Exchange platform, which was launched to…

By Our Reporter The Premier League returns this weekend, and Ugandan football fans are preparing for another season of passion, rivalry, banter and unforgettable matchday moments. The 2026/27 campaign kicks off on Friday, August 21, with defending champions Arsenal hosting newly promoted Coventry City at the Emirates Stadium. Arsenal already have an early boost after beating rivals Manchester City 3-0 in the Community Shield last Sunday. The champions will now look to carry that momentum into the new season as they begin their title defence. In Uganda, Guinness Matchday will kick off the new season with Premier League viewing and…

By Our Reporter Coca-Cola Beverages Uganda (CCBU) has renewed its partnership as the official hydration partner of the Tusker Lite Mount Rwenzori Marathon, marking five consecutive years of supporting one of Uganda’s premier sporting events. Scheduled for 22 August 2026 in Kasese District, the marathon will enter its fifth edition as it continues its journey towards becoming a globally recognised World Athletics Label Road Race. The event has earned international recognition for meeting global race standards through certified routes, professional timing systems, enhanced race operations and international participation. As part of the partnership, CCBU, a company in the Coca-Cola Beverages…

By Our Reporter Over the weekend at Motiv Bugolobi, Nakato Bridget Prudence was crowned Miss Uganda West Nile, closing out a regional search that turned months of preparation and hometown pride into one unforgettable night. Her win sends her straight to the Miss Uganda Grand Finale on October 10, where one woman will be crowned Miss Uganda 2026 and earn the right to represent the country at Miss World. Young women from across West Nile, a region long known for producing some of Uganda’s finest honey, travelled from their communities to take part, each hoping to carry her hometown’s…