Category : News

Pro-Palestinian activists demand ceasefire in Gaza during All-Star Weekend

As celebrities and public figures flocked to Indianapolis for the NBA All-Star weekend, pro-Palestinian activists were hoping to draw attention to calls for a ceasefire in Gaza. Organizations including the Party for Socialism and Liberation India...

Comedian Maulana Reflects on Celebrities Balancing Religion and Work

By BigEyeUg Team In a recent interview on local TV, comedian Maulana Kasozi, one half of the popular Ugandan comedy duo ‘Maulana & Reign,’ shared his thoughts on the challenges of maintaining faith in the entertainment industry....

Vandal throws rocks through windows of Philly’s historic Mother Bethel AME church

& Mother Bethel Vandalism — NBCPhiladelphia & by Marco Cerino. Philadelphia Tribune Staff Writer Philadelphia police are investigating vandalism at one of the city’s oldest Black churches. Officers were called to Mother Bethe...

Four Rushed To Hospital After Separate Road Accidents

Saint Lucia Fire Service (SLFS) emergency personnel were busy overnight responding to a spate of road accidents and transporting four people to the hospital. The emergency personnel received a call for assistance at about 7:09 pm regarding a bus that...

Reporters to Biden: Is Gavin Newsom on Standby?

Fresh off tripping up the stairs again, the new and unimproved Joe Biden was met by a gaggle of reporters as he prepared to face more stairs. As Biden said not long ago about his abilities, “Watch me.” And America obliged. We are watching. Moreover,...

Ronald Mayinja Reveals Origin Story of Viral ‘Namukwaya’ Phrase

By BigEyeUg Team During a recent episode of Spark TV’s “21 Questions” show, renowned Ugandan singer Ronald Mayinja revealed the intriguing tale behind the widely popular social media phrase, Namukwaya. Ronald Mayinja Mayinja recounted th...

Maama Fiina Supports Sharing of Nudes with Partners, Urges Caution

By BigEyeUg Team Ugandan traditional healer Sophia Namutebi, also known as Maama Fiina or Sylivia, has expressed her support for the idea of women sharing explicit videos with their partners. However, she emphasizes caution in doing so,...

Daudi Mugema Seeks Support as Cancer Diagnosis Raises Concerns

By BigEyeUg Team Renowned singer Daudi Mugema has recently shared concerns about his health after being diagnosed with cancer, sparking worries among his fans and supporters. Daudi Mugema The artist, known for hits like “Katonda Wa...

WASCO Announces Temporary Water Supply Shutdown

The Water and Sewerage Company Inc. (WASCO) wishes to confirm that the planned temporary shutdown of the northern water supply to conduct critical repairs is scheduled for Friday 1st March 2024 with an anticipated 48hours completion time frame. This...

5 Questions I Asked After Two Heart Attacks

Photos courtesy of Lentheus Chaney February is national Heart Month As the surgical technician rolled my hospital bed into the frigid operating room, my uneasiness grew, and my mind raced with questions about how and why this was happening aga...

“Bobi Wine: The People’s President” Documentary Triumphs at Cinema For Peace Awards

By BigEyeUg Team Ugandan singer-turned-politician Robert Kyagulanyi, popularly known as Bobi Wine, along with his entire National Unity Platform (NUP), is celebrating a moment of sheer jubilation. Bobi Wine Their documentary, “Bob...

Rockboom to give away UGX 5 Billion worth of prizes in new campaign

Iradukunda Lixa (sitting behind), one of the lucky winners of a motorbike, celebrates with her father during the prize handover ceremony. By Our Reporter Rockboom, the leading energy drink brand in Uganda, has launched a Drink and Win campaign dubbed...