Addressing journalists at Uganda Media Center on Thursday afternoon, the Internal Affairs State Minister, Mario Obiga Kania, said all vehicles that defy the presidential directives should be impounded and drivers be punished.
Police in Kireka have
impounded a van belonging to the Health Ministry for violating the social
distancing guidelines to prevent the spread of COVID19.
The van that was
ferrying 25 health workers to Naguru General Hospital from Kireka was
intercepted by traffic police who ordered the occupants to board off.
According to the
COVID19 prevention guidelines issued by president, Yoweri Museveni, each vehicle
is expected to carry three travelers to ensure they observe the recommended
social distancing guidelines.
Addressing journalists at
Uganda Media Center on Thursday afternoon, the Internal Affairs State Minister,
Mario Obiga Kania, said all vehicles that defy the presidential directives
should be impounded and drivers be punished.
He says that even essential company vehicles that were allowed to move should
follow the guidelines issued by the Health Ministry on spacing.
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The Kampala Metropolitan Police spokesperson, Patrick Onyango confirmed the
impounding of the Health Ministry vehicle but declined to explain whether they
will charge the driver and health workers, saying he was yet to be briefed.
President, Museveni
banned both private and public transport after earlier restrictions requiring
vehicles to carry only three travelers were ignored as some people started
using their vehicles to provide public transport services.
Mugisha James
Freelancer
