32 h. ago Nobat Events Declares Ceasefire on Jose Chameleone, Focuses on Political Work

By BigEyeUg Team Popular music events promoter Nobat Events has announced a ceasefire in his ongoing disputes involving legendary singer Jose Chameleone. “From today, 6th October, I cease fire on matters concerning Jose Chameleone. My work now is to mobilize our President,” Nobat Events said. He added a stern warning to the singer, saying, “However, [...] The post Nobat Events Declares Ceasefire on Jose Chameleone, Focuses on Political Work appeared first on BigEye.UG.

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33 h. ago Producer Didi Checks Out of Rehab After One and a Half Years

By BigEyeUg Team Longtime Ugandan music producer Didi, real names Abdul Karim Muchwa, has successfully completed rehabilitation after one and a half years. In a video making rounds on social media, Didi expressed gratitude to Uganda National Musicians Federation (UNMF) president Eddy Kenzo and the entire committee for standing with him during his lowest moments. [...] The post Producer Didi Checks Out of Rehab After One and a Half Years appeared first on BigEye.UG.

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68 h. ago How is this U.S. government shutdown different from previous ones?

WASHINGTON | Xinhua | As the U.S. federal government entered a shutdown — the first time in nearly seven years — the confrontation between President Donald Trump’s administration and the Democratic Party has further escalated. The Trump administration has cut funding and programs in Democratic-led states and sought to dismantle federal agencies led by Democrats. … The post How is this U.S. government shutdown different from previous ones? appeared first on The Independent Uganda:.

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3 d. ago Trump discloses Israel’s halt of bombing in Gaza, urges Hamas to move quickly

  WASHINGTON | Xinhua | Israel has temporarily stopped the bombing in the Gaza Strip to give hostage release and the 20-point peace deal a chance to be completed, according to U.S. President Donald Trump on Truth Social on Saturday. “Hamas must move quickly, or else all bets will be off,” he said in a … The post Trump discloses Israel’s halt of bombing in Gaza, urges Hamas to move quickly appeared first on The Independent Uganda:.

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4 d. ago Uganda, AU destroy illicit firearms to curb proliferation of small weapons

KAMPALA, UGANDA | Xinhua | Uganda and the African Union (AU) on Friday destroyed more than 100 illicit firearms, marking the launch of joint efforts to curb the spread of small arms and light weapons across the continent. Ugandan Minister of Defence and Veteran Affairs Jacob Marksons Oboth presided over the symbolic burning of weapons … The post Uganda, AU destroy illicit firearms to curb proliferation of small weapons appeared first on The Independent Uganda:.

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4 d. ago Trump administration prepares for mass firing of federal workers amid gov’t shutdown

WASHINGTON, the United States | Xinhua | On the first day of a federal government shutdown, Russell Vought, the White House budget director, said Wednesday that the administration of U.S. President Donald Trump will start a mass firing of federal workers in the next “one to two” days. The federal government entered its first shutdown … The post Trump administration prepares for mass firing of federal workers amid gov’t shutdown appeared first on The Independent Uganda:.

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5 d. ago Spice Diana Confirms Exit from Uganda National Musicians Federation

By BigEyeUg Team From the horse’s mouth, sensational songstress Spice Diana has confirmed that she is no longer a member of the Uganda National Musicians Federation (UNMF). Spice Diana, who was among the pioneer committee members when the federation was launched, has seen her involvement gradually reduce over time. She has now made it clear [...] The post Spice Diana Confirms Exit from Uganda National Musicians Federation appeared first on BigEye.UG.

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5 d. ago U.S. energy department terminates hundreds of clean energy projects

WASHINGTON | Xinhua | The U.S. Department of Energy on Thursday announced the termination of 223 projects, most of them clean energy and renewable initiatives funded under the Biden administration. In a press release, the department said that it had identified 321 financial awards supporting 223 projects that it decided to terminate, as these projects … The post U.S. energy department terminates hundreds of clean energy projects appeared first on The Independent Uganda:.

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5 d. ago Ziza Bafana Defends Himself After Appearing at UNMF’s Yoweri Music Album Launch

By BigEyeUg Team Dancehall star Ziza Bafana has asked National Unity Platform (NUP) supporters to ease up on him following his appearance at the Uganda National Musicians Federation (UNMF) event, which launched the Yoweri Music Album in support of President Museveni and the ruling NRM party. Bafana, who has consistently identified himself as a strong [...] The post Ziza Bafana Defends Himself After Appearing at UNMF’s Yoweri Music Album Launch appeared first on BigEye.UG.

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6 d. ago U.S. gov’t shuts down for 1st time in 7 years amid widening partisan divisions

WASHINGTON | Xinhua |  The U.S. federal government entered a shutdown at the start of Wednesday as partisan divisions prevented Congress from passing a funding bill, which marks the first government shutdown in nearly seven years. Hundreds of thousands of federal employees will be forced to take unpaid leave, with some public services potentially suspended … The post U.S. gov’t shuts down for 1st time in 7 years amid widening partisan divisions appeared first on The Independent Uganda:.

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9 d. ago Eddy Kenzo’s UNMF working to remove the midnight performance time limit for concerts

By BigEyeUg Team The president of the Uganda National Musicians Federation, UNMF, Eddy Kenzo has revealed how one of their resolutions is to engage government to prolong performance hours to at least 2am. It should be noted that the government a few years ago came up with a directive stopping all concert performances at approximately [...] The post Eddy Kenzo’s UNMF working to remove the midnight performance time limit for concerts appeared first on BigEye.UG.

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9 d. ago President Museveni Reveals Shocking Truth About Eddy Kenzo’s Father

In a surprising revelation, President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni disclosed that renowned Ugandan musician and Uganda National Musicians Federation (UNMF) president, Eddy Kenzo, is the son of the late NRA fighter, Eriya Mwine, popularly known as Chef Ali. The announcement came during an event held on Saturday at Speke Resort Munyonyo, where Museveni was the chief [...] The post President Museveni Reveals Shocking Truth About Eddy Kenzo’s Father appeared first on BigEye.UG.

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1 week ago Trump could fire more federal workers if gov’t shuts down after Oct. 1

WASHINGTON | Xinhua | The White House has warned federal agencies to brace themselves for a wave of layoffs if Congress does not come to an agreement to keep the government funded before Oct. 1. Congress is approaching a deadline to make a deal to fund the government. If no deal is reached by Sept. … The post Trump could fire more federal workers if gov’t shuts down after Oct. 1 appeared first on The Independent Uganda:.

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1 week ago Suez Canal’s revenues down 9 bln USD over 2 yrs amid regional tensions: Egyptian president

CAIRO | Xinhua |  The revenues of the Suez Canal, a major source of foreign currency for Egypt, have dropped by some 9 billion U.S. dollars over the past two years due to a challenging regional environment, Egyptian President Abdel-Fattah al-Sisi said Friday. Speaking at the Egyptian Military Academy in the New Administrative Capital, Sisi … The post Suez Canal’s revenues down 9 bln USD over 2 yrs amid regional tensions: Egyptian president appeared first on The Independent Uganda:.

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1 week ago Hajjat Stecia Mayanja Fired from NPP After Performing at NRM Rally

By BigEyeUg Team The National Peasants Party (NPP) has officially fired its president, Hajjat Stecia Mayanja, after she performed at the recently concluded National Resistance Movement (NRM) rally. The rally was held following the nomination of NRM’s party president, H.E Yoweri Kaguta Museveni, ahead of the 2026 General Elections. NPP leadership described Stecia’s action as [...] The post Hajjat Stecia Mayanja Fired from NPP After Performing at NRM Rally appeared first on BigEye.UG.

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2 w. ago Australian authorities say paracetamol safe for pregnancy despite links to autism made by U.S.

CANBERRA | Xinhua | Australian authorities said on Tuesday that the pain medication paracetamol is safe for pregnant women in response to claims from the U.S. administration that it is linked to the development of autism, Australian Broadcasting Corporation (ABC) reported. The Therapeutic Goods Administration (TGA), Australia’s regulatory authority for medicines and therapeutic products, said … The post Australian authorities say paracetamol safe for pregnancy despite links to autism made by U.S. appeared first on The Independent Uganda:.

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2 w. ago Trump’s Britain visit leaves unsettling tech pact, lingering disputes

LONDON | Xinhua |  U.S. President Donald Trump’s second state visit to Britain wrapped up Thursday night in royal pomp and friendly rhetoric. But showy ceremonies could not hide the gaps in results: while a splashy technology deal and new investment pledges drew concerns, trade rows persisted, and the split over Gaza remained unresolved. Despite … The post Trump’s Britain visit leaves unsettling tech pact, lingering disputes appeared first on The Independent Uganda:.

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2 w. ago U.S. Senate confirms 48 Trump nominees in single vote after rule change

WASHINGTON | Xinhua |  The U.S. Senate on Thursday confirmed 48 of President Donald Trump’s nominees in a single vote after Republicans changed the rules to allow batch approvals. The Republican-controlled Senate approved a slew of Trump picks by a 51-47 party-line vote, including several ambassadorial appointments. Former Fox News host Kimberly Guilfoyle was confirmed … The post U.S. Senate confirms 48 Trump nominees in single vote after rule change appeared first on The Independent Uganda:.

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2 w. ago Regional project launched strengthen pandemic preparedness in Greater Virunga landscape

Kampala, Uganda | PATRICIA AKANKWATSA |  A $24.5 million regional initiative aimed at boosting pandemic prevention and response in one of Africa’s most biodiverse and vulnerable regions was launched in Kampala. The Strengthening One Health Preparedness, Prevention, and Response in the Greater Virunga Landscape (SOHGVL) project is funded by the World Bank Group’s Pandemic Fund. It will … The post Regional project launched strengthen pandemic preparedness in Greater Virunga landscape appeared first on The Independent Uganda:.

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2 w. ago Catherine Kusasira Fires Back at Full Figure, Questions Her Advisor Status

By BigEyeUg Team Musician and presidential advisor Catherine Kusasira has launched a fresh attack on fellow NRM-leaning figure Jennifer Nakangubi, popularly known as Full Figure, dismissing her claims of being a presidential advisor. While speaking to the press yesterday at the Central Police Station (CPS), where she had gone to file charges against Full Figure, [...] The post Catherine Kusasira Fires Back at Full Figure, Questions Her Advisor Status appeared first on BigEye.UG.

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