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21:48
21:48

Gen Katumba Wamala Cautions against Forging Stickers COVID-19 Response 1

“These stickers have very specific security features. Our officers with their phones can be able to detect if it’s a forged sticker or it’s a real one. I know some people may be warming up to go on Nasser Road and make prints of these but don’t think that our officers are not well informed on the road,” Wamala said.
21:28
21:28

Gen. Tumwine: Stickers Don't Exempt You from Curfew Gen. Elly Tumwiine 1 2

But while addressing the media today at the Uganda Media center in Kampala, Tumwine said that those outside the above category whose work extends into the night, should consider sleeping at their work places.
17:42
17:42

MPs Demand Involvement in COVID-19 Fight coronavirus 1 3

A section of Members of Parliament are demanding to be included in the COVID-19 fight saying they have been left out yet they are instrumental.
17:05
17:05

LC II Chairperson in Kotido Arrested For Alleged Murder updf 2

Loduk Nakoulet was arrested by the UPDF on Wednesday following intelligence reports that he had an illegal firearm.
16:43
16:43

Kadaga, Katureebe Advised Museveni to Declare a State of Emergency Parliament 3 1

During plenary on Thursday morning, Kadaga told MPs that last Friday, the President invited the top leaders of the arms of Government and during the meeting, they advised the President to declare a state of emergency. However, Kadaga said that it was objected by a cabinet Minister who convinced the President against declaring a state of emergency.
16:39
16:39

18 Discharged From Quarantine Centre in Sembabule 1 3 Top story

Nickson Kabuye, the Sembabule Resident District Commissioner and Chairperson of the COVID19 Taskforce, those discharged were cleared by the Uganda Virus Research Institute-UVRI.
14:56
14:56

Water Shortage Hindering Implementation of COVID-19 Measures Hand Washing 1 3

Sebastian Kayizzi the LC 1 Chairman of Genda village in Luweero district say the two boreholes at the village broke down last year leaving 90 homesteads with no access to water.
14:42
14:42

Gov’t to Borrow UGX 1.7 Trillion to Mitigate Effects of COVID -19 coronavirus 1

The Finance Minister has tabled a proposal to borrow 1.7 trillion shillings, (449.8) million dollars to mitigate the effect of the coronavirus pandemic which has slowed down the economy.
13:22
13:22

Americans to be Evacuated from Uganda Tomorrow US Government

“There is no guarantee that the Department of State will be able to continue to provide repatriation assistance and transportation options to the United States may be unavailable in the future. If you choose to remain overseas, you should be prepared to remain where you are for the foreseeable future”, the US government warned their citizens against any more international travel.
13:00
13:00

Health Ministry Decentralizes COVID -19 Care Ministry of Health 2

She said while hospitals in the districts will be able to draw samples, still tests will be conducted at the Uganda Virus Research Institute (UVRI) before taking them back to the districts in not more than 48 hours.
12:54
12:54

Traders in Kasese Defy Directive to Close Non-Food Businesses cyclists 6 1

Museveni ordered that only shops selling food, veterinary supplies, agricultural stuff, pharmaceuticals and detergents should remain open.
12:43
12:43

Market Vendors Embrace Digital Platforms to Keep In Business Nakawa Market 3 5 Top story

Our reporter placed an order on WhatsApp through Deo Twikiriize, the team leader Nakawa Market Online Store. He explained to URN that he was working with several vendors in the market to supply him with goods on order.
11:40
11:40

Gov’t to Prioritize Salaries, Security- Ministry of Finance keith muhakanizi

Secretary to the Treasury Keith Muhakanizi said in a statement to all accounting officers that salaries, wages, and pensions will be for all ministries, departments, agencies, and local government.
11:16
11:16

Closure of Garages Leaves Mechanics Starving 7 2

URN visited the garage on Wednesday and found some of the mechanics and business operators guarding their closed premises from thugs. URN toured the garage and found some of the Mechanics and other business operators pitching camp in the garage to allegedly protect their properties from thugs.
07:37
07:37

Lyantonde Bans Hawkers, Food Vendors to Reduce Human Contact 1 1 Top story

Catherine Kamwine, the Lyantonde Resident District Commissioner and District Security Committee Chairperson announced the ban on hawking and roadside vending on Wednesday so to as to reduce human contact.
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