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But the year that locked down many dreams seems to finally be coming to an end as we match into the eve of yet another year. However, this time it comes with so many firsts as the country maintains restrictions on nighttime movement, bars and clubs will still be closed and there will be no overnight prayers or even fireworks at midnight.
For many Ugandans, 2020 was a 'wasted' year. Jobs were lost and millions of lives were at stake as COVID-19 ravaged the country and the entire world.
But the year, that
locked down many dreams, seems to finally be coming to an end as we match into the eve of yet another year. However, this time it comes with so many firsts as the country maintains restrictions
on nighttime movement, bars and clubs will still be closed and there will be no overnight prayers or even
fireworks at midnight.
Uganda Radio Network spoke
with some Ugandans who have shared how they will be crossing over to 2021.
Tom Awilu, a resident of Kampala says that he has ended recent years in prayer at Kololo Airstrip. But this time around, because there will be no prayer night they will have daytime
celebrations in the church and wait for the midnight hour on television.
//Cue in; “Because we could…
Cue out…celebrate as usual.”//
Walakira Hussein, says his
new years celebration has been marked with outdoor activities and parties
including watching fireworks, but will only rely on television
and media events this time.
//Cue in; “We wait for…
Cue out…history of Uganda.”//
Robert Ndawula, a resident of
Kamwokya says that he hopes to invite a few people home to discuss politics on new
years eve, but also enjoy time with his family.
//Cue in; “ Evening I will…
Cue out… I am a politician.”//
Joseph Ssentamu, a bodaboda
rider says that for him, the new year crossover was about having fun, celebrating with friends and monitoring events around the country. It also came with more work and therefore more earnings, which is unlikely to be the case today.
David Mawera, another Kampala resident says that over the years, he had written resolutions, a practice he is skipping this year, and let God take charge. He has also opted to spend the day with family in prayer.
//Cue in; “Mba nina Okusabira...
Cue out…mwaka ga maziga.”//
George William Nsababira,
says that he intends to have an in house celebration with drinks and music at home.
//Cue in; “Nina okugula
byakunywa…
Cue out…ne family yange.”//
Faith Naafu, a shop attendant
in Kampala says that this new year she will be with her family and that is
what matters on a day like this.
