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Bus driver, 95, makes Guinness World Records for being oldest operator still behind the wheel

Bus driver, 95, makes Guinness World Records for being oldest operator still behind the wheel

The world’s oldest bus driver is still behind the wheel and even getting worldwide attention.Raymond Hagar says every stop is a reminder of why he still works. He’s 95 years old and doesn’t get tired of hitting the city streets.Hagar has driven many route

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HE COULD EAT XMAS IN LUZIRA: Judge Kamasanyu Rejects Blogger Saava’s Bail Application & Sends Him Back To Prison

HE COULD EAT XMAS IN LUZIRA: Judge Kamasanyu Rejects Blogger Saava’s Bail Application & Sends Him Back To Prison

On Monday 17th November, the Makindye-based Standards & Utilities Court Chief Magistrate Gladys Kamasanyu delivered her long-awaited ruling on the bail application of detained journalist Dean Lubowa Saava, who has been languishing on remand in Luzira prison for the last two months.As i

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Road to Uganda’s first oil: Kingfisher likely to be starting point

Road to Uganda’s first oil: Kingfisher likely to be starting point

For the next nine months, activities in Uganda’s oil fields will be ramped up as the country targets to get its first barrel of oil to the market through a 1,443km pipeline to the Tanzanian coast of Tanga by July 2026, more than 20 years after the first commercial discovery was made

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Streets Reject Biya’s “Victory” Amid Western Media Whitewash

Streets Reject Biya’s “Victory” Amid Western Media Whitewash

Cameroon was a nation in flames on Monday as citizens across all regions took to the streets following the Constitutional Council’s declaration of Paul Biya as winner of the 2025 presidential election.Image shows nationwide unrest on October 27, 2025, following the Constitutio

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Link Bus Driver Jailed over Reckless Driving.

Link Bus Driver Jailed over Reckless Driving.

Authorities have confirmed the arrest of Wadulo Musa, the driver of a bus registered as UAV 701C under YY Company, following a serious road crash in Buikwe District. The incident left several people injured and claimed multiple lives, prompting swift action from the police and judicial authoritie

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Why Uganda’s oil refinery remains behind schedule

Why Uganda’s oil refinery remains behind schedule

An artistic impression of an oil refinery. Uganda hopes to complete construction of a 60,000 barrels/day refinery by 2030. COURTESY IMAGE/PETROLEUM AUTHORITY OF UGANDA.Delayed construction heightens importance of missing piece in

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Uganda Signs Landmark Tourism Deal in China, Wins Top Honour at CITIE 2025

Uganda Signs Landmark Tourism Deal in China, Wins Top Honour at CITIE 2025

Uganda has signed a landmark tourism partnership with GZL International Conference and Exhibition Services Ltd, organisers of the China International Tourism Industry Expo (CITIE), cementing its presence in one of the world’s fastest-growing travel markets.The agreement, signed in Guangz

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Tourism Ministry Calls for Professionalization of Bird-Watching Industry to Boost Uganda’s Global Appeal

Tourism Ministry Calls for Professionalization of Bird-Watching Industry to Boost Uganda’s Global Appeal

The Permanent Secretary in the Ministry of Tourism, Wildlife, and Antiquities, Doreen Katusiime, has urged the bird-watching sector to invest in human resource development, structured training, and standardized certification to improve visitor experiences and eliminate unprofessionalism in the in

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Boda Boda Gift Sparks Uproar Over ‘Used’ Bikes at State House

Boda Boda Gift Sparks Uproar Over ‘Used’ Bikes at State House

A recent event at State House meant to celebrate the handover of motorcycles to boda boda riders has sparked mixed reactions among Kenyans.Photos shared online show the riders posing proudly with their new bikes, which were reportedly donated to support t

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Kyotera Man Gets Two Year Jail Term for Operating a Radio Without UCC License

Kyotera Man Gets Two Year Jail Term for Operating a Radio Without UCC License

On his own guilty plea, Ronald Kiweewa (alias Selector Wagon) has been sentenced to spending two full years in Luzira prison for committing offences relating to installing and operating a radio station without obtaining the mandatory license from Uganda Communic

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