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18:32
18:32

Pictorial; The New Look of Kalerwe Market

Early this Month, Amongi suspended operations in the markets saying they had failed to maintain the 4 meter physical distancing directed by the government in an effort to fight the spread of the Coronavirus Disease-COVID-19. She gave vendors two days to reorganize before they would be allowed to resume operations.
17:41
17:41

Kalerwe Markets Get Facelift As Vendors Push for Re-opening Bivamuntuuyo Market 3 2

Saidi Waiswa, the Chairman Freedom Market, says they have invested about six million to paint offices and stalls and put up more shelters.
16:52
16:52

Suspension of WHO Funding Likely to Hurt Anti-Malaria, Polio Programmes – Dr Moeti WHO Africa 3 1

Until the termination of the funding, the United States was the largest contributor to WHO. Financial statements presented at the World Health Assembly last year show that the United States contributions stood at USD 281 million, followed by the United Kingdom at USD 205 million, Germany at154 million and Japan at USD 86 million.
16:39
16:39

Acholi Leaders Criticized for Blocking Evacuation of COVID-19 Patient COVID-19 test 1 1

Kagirita said that the actions of the leaders were undermining the efforts to fight the virus. Kagirita says that claims that Gulu regional referral hospital cannot manage covid-19 patients are not true. He says that all major regional hospitals have been equipped to handle COVID-19.
16:33
16:33

Sheraton, Serena Send Staff Home as Occupancy Ground to Zero serena hotel 2 Top story

Notices seen from both hotels tell staff while they will receive pay for the months of March and April, starting May they will receive either half pay or no pay at all. Serena hotel Kampala said in a notice that “should business position not have improved, all staff will be sent on unpaid leave from June 2020 until further notice.”
15:07
15:07

Kenyan National Quarantined in Gulu security personnel

Martin Ojara Mapenduzi, the Gulu District LC 5 Chaipreson, also the Coordinator COVID-19 Gulu Task Force disclosed that the suspect was picked by a team of health workers backed by security personnel and taken to an isolation center.
14:58
14:58

UPDF Intensifies Deployment at Hotspots along Arua-DRC Border 1 1

The borders were officially closed as part of a presidential directive to forestall the spread of COVID-19, a new strain of coronaviruses that has spread across the world. So far the disease has attacked more than two million people and claimed 135,662 lives. Uganda has recorded 55 infections over the last one month.
14:47
14:47

Another Woman Stabs Husband to Death in Kapchorwa

The Sipi Region Police Spokesperson, Fred Mark Chesang confirmed the incident, saying Doreen is locked up at Kapchorwa Central Police Station. He says the suspect stabbed the deceased with a knife severally accusing him of infidelity and abandoning his family.
14:27
14:27

Police Impersonator Found With Military Uniform, Fake Stickers 2 2 Top story

According to Onyango, trouble for Kasiryo started when he approached the police checkpoint at Wandegeya Traffic Lights while driving a Toyota Wish Registration number UEB 038V and was stopped by Corporal Bruce Amanya to check whether he had a vehicle movement sticker.
13:29
13:29

COVID-19 Suspect: Being in Quarantine Was Terrible 1

"I have no issue with being quarantined. But what we were in was not quarantine. It was prison. Worse than prison. At least prisoners are fed posho and beans."
13:01
13:01

Former Principal Judge Ntabgoba Laid to Rest 1 4

The restriction on the number of mourners was in line with the presidential ban on any form of public gatherings as a control measure against the spread of COVID-19 pandemic.
12:32
12:32

Lira Court, Prison Officials Disregard Physical Distancing Guidelines COVID 19 2 3 Top story

More than 80 people comprising suspects, journalists and court officials packed the ten square meters court room in disregard of the physical distancing guidelines issued by the Health Ministry to stop the spread of the Covid-19 pandemic. Although the judicial officials were wearing face mask and seated at least 2 meters away from each other, the rest of the room’s occupants had no protective gear at all.
11:50
11:50

State of Quarantine Centre in Busia Shocks MPs 5 1

Dr. Michael Bukenya, the Chairperson of the Committee said that the suspected patients should be released and transferred to another quarantine centre.
11:22
11:22

Arua District Lacks Drivers for Ambulances Donated by MP Osoru ambulance services 3 2

Alioni was clarifying to why the district failed to send an ambulance to pick the a patient from Ediofe dispensary few days ago. The patient was eventually rolled on a wheel chair by a nurse for two kilometres to Arua referral hospital.
11:12
11:12

KCCA Fined UGX 150 Million for Defying Court Orders Musa Ssekaana 1

. Justice Ssekaana noted that the proceedings before court now are intended to punish the Respondent for ignoring court orders and continuing with the conduct earlier complained of.
10:57
10:57

Moroto Seeks Support to Repair 43 Boreholes hand washing 2

The breakdown of the boreholes according to the Nadunget Sub County Chief Gertrude Naruu has affected hand washing behavior among rural communities where many families walk about 3 kilometers to access clean water because of major break down of boreholes.
08:36
08:36

Parliament Defends UGX 10b COVID-19 Cash hellen kaweesa 1 1

Parliament allocated itself-10 billion Shillings, part of the over 300 billion Shillings supplementary expense for the COVID-19 intervention. However, This has drawn criticism especially on social media where members are being accused of being selfish.
08:04
08:04

WHO Reviewing Impact of US Funding Withdrawal Amid COVID-19 Pandemic 1

Describing the decision as regrettable, the head of the World Health Organization Dr Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus said that in due course, WHO’s performance in tackling this pandemic will be reviewed by WHO’s Member States and the independent bodies that are in place, to ensure transparency and accountability.
08:04
08:04

Cargo Drivers Protest Quarantine, Demand for Food business 2 3 Top story

Akim Busulwa, a Cargo driver argues that those quarantined are made to dig into their pockets to sustain themselves. He wants government to feed them throughout the quarantine period.
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