39 h. ago David Lutalo Reveals Plans to Conduct DNA Tests on Some of His Children

By BigEyeUg Team Renowned singer David Lutalo has opened up about his decision to carry out DNA tests on some of his children, saying it’s something he feels compelled to do due to personal trust issues. Speaking openly about the matter, Lutalo said he has already forgiven the first two children he tested but hinted [...] The post David Lutalo Reveals Plans to Conduct DNA Tests on Some of His Children appeared first on BigEye.UG.

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56 h. ago British police to get extra powers to restrict repeated protests

LONDON | Xinhua | British police forces are to be granted greater powers to restrict protests, the British government said on Sunday. The new measures will allow senior officers to consider the “cumulative impact” of previous protests, and to instruct organizers to hold events elsewhere if a venue has been subject to repeated demonstrations, according … The post British police to get extra powers to restrict repeated protests appeared first on The Independent Uganda:.

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3 d. ago President Museveni urges officer cadets to uphold health, discipline, patriotism and military competence

Mubende, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni yesterday presided over the commissioning of 352 officer cadets of intake 04/22-25 and professional Cadet short course intake 08/25 at the Uganda Military Academy Kabamba, Mubende District. In his address, President Museveni who is also the Commander-In-Chief of the Uganda People’s Defence Forces (UPDF) urged … The post President Museveni urges officer cadets to uphold health, discipline, patriotism and military competence appeared first on The Independent Uganda:.

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4 d. ago Church of Uganda slams appointment of woman Archbishop of Canterbury

Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT & XINHUA | Church of Uganda has described as ‘sad’ the appointment of the Bishop of London, Dame Sarah Mullally, as the 106th Archbishop of Canterbury. King Charles III has approved the nomination, making Mullally the first woman to hold the Church of England’s most senior clerical office since its establishment in … The post Church of Uganda slams appointment of woman Archbishop of Canterbury appeared first on The Independent Uganda:.

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5 d. ago Three killed in Morocco protests as officials voice willingness for dialogue

RABAT | Xinhua |  Three people were killed during youth-led protests near Morocco’s Atlantic coastal city of Agadir, the Moroccan Interior Ministry said Thursday. A group of protesters attempted to seize weapons and ammunition from a Royal Gendarmerie station in the town of Leqliaa, south of Agadir, on Wednesday night, ministry spokesperson Rachid El Khalfi … The post Three killed in Morocco protests as officials voice willingness for dialogue appeared first on The Independent Uganda:.

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5 d. ago Absa Bank Uganda strengthens Uganda’s Capital Markets with reintroduction of Custody Services 

Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT |  In a strategic move intended to provide institutional investors with secure, efficient, and compliant solutions to safeguard their assets and facilitate seamless investment operations, Absa Bank Uganda has today reintroduced its custody services. Officials say it marks a significant milestone in the bank’s commitment to supporting the growth and development … The post Absa Bank Uganda strengthens Uganda’s Capital Markets with reintroduction of Custody Services  appeared first on The Independent Uganda:.

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5 d. ago Mr Henrie Confesses Playing Geosteady’s Music to His Kids While Dating Prima Kardashi

By BigEyeUg Team Media personality Mr Henrie has revealed that during his relationship with Prima Kardashi, he made an effort to keep Geosteady’s presence alive in his children’s lives. Speaking during an episode of The Deep Talk Show where he hosted the singer, Henrie admitted that it was something he had never publicly shared before. [...] The post Mr Henrie Confesses Playing Geosteady’s Music to His Kids While Dating Prima Kardashi appeared first on BigEye.UG.

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5 d. ago From Uganda to the Netherlands: dfcu Bank helps equip farmers with global agribusiness skills

Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | dfcu Bank, in partnership with Vision Group, the Embassy of the Kingdom of the Netherlands, KLM Royal Dutch Airlines, and Koudijs BV, has officially flagged off the winners of the 2024 Best Farmers Competition for a transformative, week-long study tour in the Netherlands. The ceremony, held at dfcu Bank’s Head … The post From Uganda to the Netherlands: dfcu Bank helps equip farmers with global agribusiness skills appeared first on The Independent Uganda:.

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6 d. ago Absa Bank unveils new branch in Nansana, expands access to financial services

Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT |  Absa Bank has shown its continued commitment to expanding its footprint across Uganda by unveiling a new branch in Nansana, located at Sibyangu Plaza. The opening ceremony brought together key players in the financial sector, including representatives from the Bank of Uganda, regulators, local government officials, community leaders, elders … The post Absa Bank unveils new branch in Nansana, expands access to financial services appeared first on The Independent Uganda:.

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6 d. ago Why you should ‘disrupt’ NIRA offices for your child’s immediate birth and NIN registration

COMMENT | PETER OKWALINGA | On September 16th, Uganda joined the rest of the world to celebrate International Identity Day. To mark the occasion, NIRA took services closest to parents by conducting instant birth and National Identification Number (NIN) registrations at high-volume hospitals across the country. It was a symbolic yet practical way of showing … The post Why you should ‘disrupt’ NIRA offices for your child’s immediate birth and NIN registration appeared first on The Independent Uganda:.

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7 d. ago Museveni launches campaign, vows to fight theft of PDM funds and drugs

Luweero, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni has officially launched his presidential campaigns at Bukalasa Agricultural College grounds in Luweero, where he delivered a powerful call for accountability and pledged to intensify the fight against theft of Parish Development Model (PDM) funds and government drugs. Accompanied by the First Lady and Minister … The post Museveni launches campaign, vows to fight theft of PDM funds and drugs appeared first on The Independent Uganda:.

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8 d. ago Up to 95 dead from hunger, disease in West Sudan refugee camp in past 40 days

KHARTOUM | Xinhua |  At least 95 people have died from hunger and disease over the past 40 days in Abu Shouk displacement camp in El Fasher, western Sudan, volunteer groups said on Sunday. In a statement, the Abu Shouk Camp Emergency Room said 73 children under five and 22 elderly individuals had died from … The post Up to 95 dead from hunger, disease in West Sudan refugee camp in past 40 days appeared first on The Independent Uganda:.

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1 week ago Taj Mahal remains India’s most visited monument, attracts 6.9 mln visitors in 2024

NEW DELHI | Xinhua |  India’s iconic monument of love, Taj Mahal, has emerged as the country’s most visited tourist destination, attracting 6.9 million visitors, including over 600,000 foreign tourists, in 2024-25, an official report released on Saturday said. “Among the Centrally Protected Ticketed Monuments, Taj Mahal leads in visitor numbers for both domestic (6.26 … The post Taj Mahal remains India’s most visited monument, attracts 6.9 mln visitors in 2024-25 appeared first on The Independent Uganda:.

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1 week ago Mining, Finance leaders chart sustainable growth path at 14th Mineral Wealth Conference

Kampala, Uganda | THE INEDEPENDENT |  Uganda’s mining sector took center stage this week as government officials, financiers, and industry players gathered at the Kampala Serena Hotel for the 14th Annual Mineral Wealth Conference. The two-day meeting, organized by the Uganda Chamber of Energy and Minerals in collaboration with the Ministry of Energy and Mineral Development … The post Mining, Finance leaders chart sustainable growth path at 14th Mineral Wealth Conference 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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1 week ago Ebola cases in DR Congo falling; WHO warns of critical weeks ahead

KINSHASA | Xinhua | The number of new cases in the current Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) has been falling in recent weeks, the World Health Organization (WHO) Regional Office for Africa said in its latest report, but warned that the next two to three weeks would be “critical” for … The post Ebola cases in DR Congo falling; WHO warns of critical weeks ahead appeared first on The Independent Uganda:.

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1 week ago Muhoza Trivia Elle Opens Up About Her Unexpected Miss Uganda 2025/26 Victory

By BigEyeUg Team The newly crowned Miss Uganda 2025/26, Muhoza Trivia Elle, has admitted that she never thought she would walk away with the crown. Muhoza, who was officially crowned on 20th September 2025, revealed that going into the competition, winning was never her main focus. “I was just thinking that whoever takes it deserves [...] The post Muhoza Trivia Elle Opens Up About Her Unexpected Miss Uganda 2025/26 Victory appeared first on BigEye.UG.

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2 w. ago Ykee Benda Reveals Qualities That Made Him Marry Emily Nyawira

By BigEyeUg Team Singer Ykee Benda has opened up about what made him take the bold step of marrying his partner, Emily Nyawira, after just six months of dating. On 14th September, the couple held their customary wedding (kwanjula), officially sealing their union in the presence of family and close friends. Speaking about his decision, [...] The post Ykee Benda Reveals Qualities That Made Him Marry Emily Nyawira appeared first on BigEye.UG.

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2 w. ago DJ Alisha Opens Up on Career Break and Life Away from Nightlife

By BigEyeUg Team Former NRG radio presenter and deejay, DJ Alisha, has spoken out about her recent break from the entertainment scene and her decision to step away from the nightlife hustle. Alisha, who officially left NRG in May last year to pursue a full-time career in deejaying, surprised many when she took a step [...] The post DJ Alisha Opens Up on Career Break and Life Away from Nightlife appeared first on BigEye.UG.

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2 w. ago NMS reassures Ugandans Mama Kits are free as mothers share mixed experiences

Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The National Medical Stores (NMS) has reassured Ugandans that Mama Kits – the government-funded birth packs meant for safe deliveries – are free of charge, despite growing concerns that some mothers are still being asked to pay for the supplies in hospitals. “Mama Kits are not for sale. They … The post NMS reassures Ugandans Mama Kits are free as mothers share mixed experiences appeared first on The Independent Uganda:.

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