41 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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3 d. 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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3 d. ago 8 months on, Goma airport remains closed amid DRC’s grinding conflict

GOMA, DR Congo | Xinhua | More than eight months after rebels seized Goma, the international airport of this urban hub in eastern Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) remains shuttered, a stark symbol of a grinding conflict that continues to paralyze the region. Cut off from much of the country, Goma, home to over … The post 8 months on, Goma airport remains closed amid DRC’s grinding conflict appeared first on The Independent Uganda:.

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5 d. ago CPA Gloria Tuhaise Wakooba named Uganda’s CPA of the Year as ICPAU celebrates a decade of honouring excellence

Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The 2025 Accountancy Service Awards lit up Kampala with celebration and inspiration as the Institute of Certified Public Accountants of Uganda (ICPAU) marked ten years of recognising outstanding achievement and impact within the profession. The evening of Oct.3 was filled with applause, emotion, and reflection as accountants, institutions, and … The post CPA Gloria Tuhaise Wakooba named Uganda’s CPA of the Year as ICPAU celebrates a decade of honouring excellence appeared first on The Independent Uganda:.

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5 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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6 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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7 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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1 week 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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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 Eddy Kenzo Assures Artists on Upcoming Copyright Law Amendment

By BigEyeUg Team Eddy Kenzo, the President of the Uganda National Musicians Federation (UNMF) and a presidential advisor on creatives, has given fresh hope to the entertainment industry by confirming that the long-awaited amendment of the copyright law is on track. Speaking in an interview with BBS, Kenzo revealed that Parliament had already taken the [...] The post Eddy Kenzo Assures Artists on Upcoming Copyright Law Amendment appeared first on BigEye.UG.

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3 w. ago Nile Breweries emerges as Uganda’s employer of the year 2025

Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Nile Breweries Limited (NBL) has been crowned Employer of the Year 2025, winning the prestigious Gold Overall Award at the Employer of the Year Awards (EYA) organized by the Federation of Uganda Employers (FUE). The awards ceremony, held in Kampala on Sept.11 under the theme “Investing in Uganda’s Future: … The post Nile Breweries emerges as Uganda’s employer of the year 2025 appeared first on The Independent Uganda:.

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3 w. ago DR Congo launches Ebola vaccination in Kasai Province as cases rise to 25: WHO

KINSHASA | Xinhua |  Vaccination against the Ebola virus has begun in the Bulape health zone in the central Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC), where an outbreak was declared earlier this month, the World Health Organization (WHO) announced on Sunday. The ongoing phase of vaccination targets frontline health workers and contacts of confirmed cases, … The post DR Congo launches Ebola vaccination in Kasai Province as cases rise to 25: WHO appeared first on The Independent Uganda:.

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3 w. ago U.S. raid on battery plant raises concerns over foreign investment

WASHINGTON | Xinhua |  U.S. immigration authorities detained more than 300 South Korean workers at a battery plant in Georgia last week during a criminal investigation into visa violations, sparking strong reactions from South Korea and raising concerns about the future of foreign investment in the United States. South Korean President Lee Jae-myung, who just … The post U.S. raid on battery plant raises concerns over foreign investment appeared first on The Independent Uganda:.

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3 w. ago South Africa’s G20 presidency to remain strong despite Trump’s absence

JOHANNESBURG, SOUTH AFRICA | Xinhua | Following the announcement that U.S. President Donald Trump will not attend the G20 Leaders’ Meeting in South Africa, experts said his absence will not affect the role or effectiveness of South Africa’s G20 presidency. “The decision doesn’t undermine the credibility of the meeting. Despite Trump’s absence, it will still … The post South Africa’s G20 presidency to remain strong despite Trump’s absence appeared first on The Independent Uganda:.

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4 w. ago Pastor Ssempa Accuses Alien Skin’s Gang of Assault and Theft

By BigEyeUg Team Pastor Martin Ssempa has accused singer Alien Skin’s gang of attacking one of his shamba boys and stealing property. According to Pastor Ssempa, the incident happened in Kasanjje where the gang allegedly beat up his worker before fleeing with some items, including beans. The outspoken pastor has now demanded that Alien Skin [...] The post Pastor Ssempa Accuses Alien Skin’s Gang of Assault and Theft appeared first on BigEye.UG.

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