George Bakunda, the Ntungamo Resident District Commissioner, blames the challenge of cargo trucks at the border on the stringent measures imposed by the Rwanda government.
Kadaga’s directive followed a query by Buhweju County MP Francis Mwijukye who cited the non-payment of personnel constituted in different teams by the Ministry of Health after the outbreak of the disease.
The move comes in the wake of a nationwide lockdown to curb the spread of the novel coronavirus, which led to a 14-day suspension of both public and private transport, as a measure to control the movement of people. Under the arrangement, all persons intending to seek healthcare services were advised to seek movement permits from their respective RDC’s.
Nakate’s tormentors who were arrested in a joint operation together with the State House Anti-Corruption Unit will now face a maximum death sentence if found guilty.
According to his evidence before the East African Court, Mabirizi states that on March 30th 2020, he was shown a handwritten statement by the Administrative Head of the High Court Civil Division, Dr Andrew Bashaija ordering that his cases must be de-registered and their serial numbers given to other cases.
Hundreds of people still come to Kasese town on a daily basis, running their business routines, disregarding the coronavirus threat. A spot check by a URN reporter on Saturday found that hundreds of residents walk distances to work, while several others are using their cars, despite a ban on both public and private transport.
Three of them, according to prosecution, were on March 19, 2020, found disassembling several mobile phones and computers for trading purposes, albeit without a trading license. The offenses were reportedly committed in Kireka, Kira Municipality in Wakiso District.
Justice Wilson Kwesiga issued the orders on Monday, saying the decision was prompted by the prevailing Corona virus threat and enforcement of the government ban on public gatherings.
In his sermon, Bishop Luwalira said that the fear and silence across the world over the disease is only a sign of God's anger towards to world. He appealed for genuine prayer and repentance from every citizen crying out to God to save and renew the land.
As hundreds of mourners gathered at Emmaus Bile School playground in Bugongi, Northern division security personnel led by Darius Nadinda, the Kabale Resident District Commissioner and Patrick Besigye Keihwa, Kabale District LC5 Chairperson stormed the funeral service to demand an explanation why locals had gathered with Bishop Johnson Bakashaba, the Bishop of Revival Outreach Ministries irrespective of the President’s directive.
In his affidavit, Mabirizi contends that the only lawful way the President can make such directives is through a Statutory Instrument, putting into consideration public participation and involvement.
Abbey Mgugu argues that there is need for the government to closely monitor and gain control over the threat of the virus in the country before activities leading to the general elections.