Category : Global Alerts

Uganda Marketers Society elects new secretariat

Charity Winnie Kamusiime, the newly elected president of the Uganda Marketers Society. By Our Reporter The Uganda Marketers Society(UMS) has elected a new secretariat. This was during their Annual General Meeting held on 4th May 2024 at Hotel African...

Jackie Chandiru Opens Up About Halting Attempts to Conceive After Miscarriage

By BigEyeUg Team Renowned songstress Jackie Chandiru recently shared a deeply personal revelation during an appearance on Galaxy TV’s “The Deep Talk” show. Jackie Chandiru Chandiru disclosed that she ceased efforts to conceive after expe...

Sister Accord Foundation launches South African chapter

By Caitlin Burke JOHANNESBURG, SOUTH AFRICA – The Sister Accord Foundation, the organization whose movement is changing the way girls and women treat, support and interact with each other, has officially launched a new chapter in South Afri...

Andrew Kyamagero Speaks Out on Him and Wife Attempted Attack in Kampala

By BigEyeUg Team Renowned news anchor Andrew Kyamagero and the wife narrowly escaped a potentially fatal encounter after unknown men with one holding a gun targeted them while they were navigating the streets of Kampala. Andrew Kyamagero and...

Kasuku Reveals Wedding Guest List Exclusion Criteria

By BigEyeUg Team Media personality and YouTuber Kasuku, also known as Katende Isaac, has expressed his desire to exclude individuals he deems as financially disadvantaged from attending his wedding, citing concerns about potential problems and hi...

Naira Ali Defends Students’ Lavish Prom Spending, Wishes the Same for Her Daughter

By BigEyeUg Team Ugandan-born US-based singer, Naira Ali, has stirred controversy by defending extravagant spending for prom parties and referencing to her daughter saying she would also spend millions on her prom. Amidst criticism from...

Guinness Bright House hosts historic all-black cast performance of Phantom Of The Opera

By Our Reporter Kampala witnessed an evening of unparalleled glamour and artistic splendor as theatre enthusiasts flocked the Kampala Serena for the theatre edition of the Guinness Bright House. Collaborating with Timeless Arts, Guinness orchestrate...

Cincinnati study reveals complex reproductive challenges

By Sarah Crow Senior ResearchCommunications Associate Ohio Policy Evaluation Network A study in Cincinnati by researchers Carolette Norwood and Thembi Carr, co-led by a community advisory board, shines a spotlight on why reproductive justi...

Techno-optimism: A convenient belief for tech billionaires

By Seyram Avle, UMass Amherst and Jean Hardy, Michigan State University When venture capitalist and techno-optimist Marc Andreessen speaks, many people listen. Steve Jennings/Getty Images for TechCrunch Silicon Valley venture capitalist Marc Andreess...

Uganda Police Launches ManHunt for Paddy Kitayimbwa for Bail Violation

Uganda Police have initiated a nationwide search for journalist and blogger, Paddy Kitayimbwa, who failed to comply with bail conditions set after his arrest on September 23rd 2023. Kitayimbwa was apprehended for possessing the National Unity Platfo...

The Philadelphia Negro’s impact today

By Zawadi Rucks-Ahidiana, University at Albany, State University of New York and Freeden Blume Oeur, Tufts University Society Hill, where Sixers star Joel Embiid recently put his penthouse condo on the market for US$5.5 million, has long been one of...

Georgia’s Saperavi red wine heritage unveiled

There are many amazing wines from the country of Georgia. Saperavi (sah-pear-ah-vee) is a dry red wine and the most popular of their red wine category. Saperavi wines are powerful, robust, and have often been compared to cabernet sauvignon. Ar...

The legacy of Cinco de Mayo

By Mexicans representing indigenous soldiers and the French army, re-enact the battle of Puebla during Cinco de Mayo celebrations in Mexico City. AP Photo/Eduardo Verdugo Many Americans celebrate Cinco de Mayo, but how many actually know the story o...

From soft to hard: the pretzel evolution

By The pretzel has had a twisted path from Germany to global snack food. Craig Barhorst/Shutterstock.com The pretzel, one of the fastest-growing snack foods in the world, recently crossed a billion dollars a year in sales. It has its own emoji, come...

Prom safety tips: prioritize responsibility and fun

By Gabe Edelman (ERLANGER, KY) — As prom season approaches, it’s important to encourage teens to prioritize safety and make smart choices while planning their prom night. According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (...