Author: Mozvil
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NRM Mobiliser Buried After Museveni Donates Sh50M for Medical Bills
NRM Mobiliser Laid to Rest After Museveni’s Sh50M Donation David Besisira, a former National Resistance Movement (NRM) mobiliser from Masindi District, was laid to rest on January 5, 2025, after a delay caused by outstanding medical bills. Besisira passed away on December 27, 2024, but his family had been unable to bury him due to…
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Quarry Miner Dies in Iganga Accident, Calls for Safety Measures
29-Year-Old Quarry Worker Killed in Iganga Stone Collapse Residents of Nampirika A village in Iganga district were left in shock after a 29-year-old quarry miner, Amuza Mutumba, was fatally crushed by a large stone on January 6, 2025. The incident occurred around 1:30 p.m. when Mutumba was working at a quarry in Nakalama sub-county. He…
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Pressure Mounts on Trudeau to Resign: What’s Next for Canada’s Leadership?
Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau is facing growing calls to step down from both within his party and the public, following the unexpected resignation of one of his senior ministers, who criticized his budget handling. Trudeau, who has served nearly a decade in office, is increasingly unpopular due to issues like inflation and the rising…
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Half of Uganda’s Population is Under 18, Reveals Latest Census Report
Uganda’s population reached 45,905,417 as of May 2024, marking an average annual growth rate of 2.9% since 2014, according to the recently released National Population and Housing Census 2024. The Uganda Bureau of Statistics (UBOS) published the final results on December 31, 2024, providing a detailed overview of the country’s demographic and socio-economic situation. The…
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Bobi Wine Calls on Youth to Take Leadership Roles in 2025 Elections
Robert Kyagulanyi, commonly known as Bobi Wine and leader of the National Unity Platform (NUP), has called on young Ugandans to take an active role in leadership, particularly in the upcoming youth elections on January 20, 2025. Speaking to the media in Kampala on Monday, Kyagulanyi encouraged the youth to run for positions in both…
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Uganda Launches Third Phase of Digital Vehicle Registration Plates
The Ministry of Works and Transport in Uganda has officially launched the third phase of its Intelligent Transport Monitoring System (ITMS) project, introducing digital vehicle registration plates for private and public vehicles entering the country. This milestone was marked by events at the Malaba and Mutukula border points on January 6, 2025. The ITMS initiative,…
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Tragic Escape Attempt: Inmate Fatally Shot at Fort Portal Prison
A desperate bid for freedom ended in tragedy at Fort Portal Main Prison in Uganda. Ronald Turyamureeba, a convicted rapist, attempted to escape by jumping over the prison fence but was shot by sentries and later succumbed to his wounds. According to Uganda Prison spokesperson Frank Baine, Turyamureeba tried to take advantage of the festive…
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Uganda Grants Martha Karua Approval to Represent Besigye in Court Martial
Uganda,6,Jan -Martha Karua, a prominent Kenyan lawyer, has been granted a special practicing certificate by the Uganda Law Council to represent Dr. Kizza Besigye, a veteran Ugandan politician, and his aide, Obeid Lutale. Both are facing charges related to security offenses and the unlawful possession of firearms and ammunition. The decision was made unanimously by…
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Police Arrest Suspect in Number Plate Theft Scheme, Recover More Than 30 Plates
Police in Kajjansi Division have arrested Mumbere Brian, also known as Natamba, the prime suspect behind a wave of motor vehicle number plate thefts in the area. The arrest is a major step in addressing the growing concerns among local motorists who have been victims of such crimes. In January 2025, Mumbere’s capture led to…
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M23 Rebels, Backed by Rwanda, Capture Key Town in Eastern DR Congo
Rwanda-backed M23 rebels have seized control of the town of Masisi, a strategic location in eastern Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), on January 4, 2025. Masisi, with a population of around 40,000, lies 80 kilometers north of Goma, the capital of North Kivu province, and is known for its agricultural, livestock, and mineral resources. Since…