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By BigEyeUG | Business & Technology Uber’s exit from Uganda has left a significant gap in the country’s ride-hailing and transport sector, creating a vacuum that new homegrown platforms such as Swift Boda are stepping in to fill. Swift Boda, a Ugandan ride-hailing platform, has launched its operations in Soroti City and expanded to Kampala, where registration of boda boda riders and cab drivers is currently ongoing. The platform’s entry comes as other players in the transport industry continue serving Ugandans, with Swift Boda seeking to bridge the gap left by Uber’s departure and provide passengers with a reliable alternative…
Ugandan music star Joshua Baraka is building anticipation for his upcoming EP, Recess 2, with a teaser of “Commando”, a collaboration featuring Nigerian superstar Tiwa Savage. The teaser has offered fans an early taste of the song, which is the second track on the forthcoming project and brings together two of Africa’s notable music talents. For Baraka, the collaboration marks another step in his growing musical journey as he continues to expand his reach beyond Uganda and connect with audiences across the continent and beyond. Tiwa Savage, one of Nigeria’s most recognised Afrobeats voices, adds further star power to the…
By Our Reporter White, khaki, denim and coffee brown set the tone at Masheda Palms in Buyala on Saturday, October 10, as Old School RnB and Friends took its familiar blend of music, fashion and nostalgia beyond Kampala for the first time. Supported by Baileys and Tusker Cider, the Independence weekend special offered a change of scenery for a party whose appeal lies in bringing people together over the music they grew up listening to. Hosted by Derrick Dash, the afternoon drew a sizeable crowd by midday. Revellers arrived ready to catch up, take selfies and settle into the leisurely…
By Our Reporter Almorie Nagayi, 19, from Masaka, Central Uganda, was crowned Miss Uganda 2026/2027 at a blissful event held at the Sheraton Kampala Hotel on Saturday. Nagayi was an audience favourite, with many carrying placards bearing her face and chanting her name whenever she was announced. She hopes to use her crown to advocate for financial literacy and youth skilling, especially among women. The First Runner-Up was Nakato Bridget Prudence, who was also named class president 2025/ 2026 and Top Model, while Rukia Balunywa was announced Second Runner-Up and Miss Congeniality. This year’s Miss Uganda finale was a marriage…
By Our Reporter There was a time when baggy jeans, oversized baseball jerseys and slanting caps defined the look of a night out. On Independence Eve, at Motiv, Kampala revisited that era as DJ Bugy staged the fifth edition of The Bugy Show, dubbed the Y2K Edition. The outfits were a cocktail of early 2000s references. Some revellers arrived in oversized American football jerseys, while others embraced baggy jeans and slanting caps. One person even wore a plaster over one eye, recalling the look Nelly popularised during the Country Grammar era. There were also nods to TLC’s Lisa “Left Eye”…
By BigEyeUg Team Miracle Centre Cathedral, Rubaga head Pastor Robert Kayanja has responded to motivational speaker and political commentator Frank Gashumba, who challenged born-again pastors to prove their anointing by healing the sick. “Our miracles are not fake. They are God-made. It is biblical that you have to be born again to have them,” Pastor Kayanja said. His comments follow a public challenge from Mr. Gashumba, who put up UGX 200 million for any pastor, prophet or apostle who claims to perform miracles. Mr. Gashumba said such a person should walk into the intensive care unit (ICU) of any big…
By Our Reporter Uganda is set to celebrate a new Miss Uganda queen who will be crowned this Saturday, October 10, at the Sheraton Hotel Kampala. The Miss Uganda grand finale, powered by Uganda’s favourite sherry, V&A, will be marking a major milestone since the new queen will be crowned at the same time the Miss Uganda foundation is celebrating 15 years of empowering young women. “As V&A Sherry, we are always proud to be a part of platforms that empower women. Being a sorority that empowers one another, we are proud of all the young women who had the…
Uganda’s celebrated songbird Juliana Kanyomozi is set to headline Kasuku Live’s highly anticipated “Luseke Nyam Nyam” edition on 12th December 2026. Known for her timeless music and captivating performances, Juliana will take centre stage for what promises to be a memorable celebration of music, entertainment and nightlife. The experience will be powered by Heineken, bringing together premium experiences and great entertainment for the festive season. Double Barrel Beverages Ltd., the distributor of Heineken in Uganda, is proud to support the experience and bring the brand closer to consumers through a major entertainment platform. Joan Lubega, Brand Manager at Double Barrel…
BLACK is opening a new outlet at Victoria Mall, bringing lifestyle tech and everyday essentials closer to Entebbe. This October, Entebbe is getting a new place to find the tech that makes everyday life a little easier, whether you are preparing for a trip, heading to the airport, spending a weekend by Lake Victoria or simply going about your day. On 10 October 2026, BLACK will officially open its new outlet at Victoria Mall Entebbe, bringing its range of lifestyle technology closer to residents, travellers and visitors in the area. For a city that is closely connected to travel, having access to reliable travel…
When the Kiteezi garbage landslides struck, leaving families grieving and many more struggling to find basic necessities, Almorie Naggayi was still a high school student. But while her peers were enjoying their school holidays, Almorie was spending some of her free time volunteering with the Judith Nahurira Foundation, joining efforts to support families affected by the tragedy. She went into the affected communities with the foundation’s team, helping deliver donations and relief supplies and spending time with people whose lives had been changed in the most painful way. It was not part of a pageant campaign. Almorie was not preparing…