While cases in Africa increase and scientists race against time to produce a cure for COVID-19, many ordinary people in Uganda do not know what the disease is, how it spreads or how it can be prevented. For traders and vendors in downtown Kampala, the much talked about disease, is blank slate for them
John Kayongo was part of the team that had escorted the prisoners to work on a farm near Amita hills when an armed group suspected to be Jie warriors shot him several times, and then took off with his gun. The incident happened at around 11:00 am this morning.
Paul Kisoro, 19, a resident of Kamwokya and 37 others were arrested by the Flying Squad Unit working together with crime intelligence during an operation following complaints from Naguru residents who saw Kisoro carrying a gun.
According to Owoyesigyire, the suspect confessed to have torched the churches because of anger arising from the fact that they preach the prosperity gospel yet he is stuck in the misery of poverty.
The African Centre for Media Excellence (ACME) has announced the return of the Uganda National Journalism Awards after It was cancelled in May 2018 over funding challenges.
In his letter to students, Prof Katunguka, says on March 11th, 2020, the Dean of Students wrote to the candidates communicating the position of management on the use of political party or pressure group symbols on the ballot papers. ”It has come to my attention that some aspiring candidates have refused to abide by the management directives,” he said.
When asked on why Angola had to come in to resolve the Rwanda-Uganda conflict, Maganda said that there is no clear resolution on conflict management in the EAC protocol which should help in internal conflicts.
Marshall Acire, a livestock farmer in Apimoto village in Kiteng Parish, Orom Sub County in Kitgum district was shot on his left thigh and lower stomach on Saturday at around 6 pm from his home.
According to the Permanent Secretary Ministry of Health Diana Atwine, as Ministry of health they have not yet got that information although it is welcome. She says that whatever intervention,like a treatment for a disease has to be tested and has to pass the National Drug Authority tests.
She however said that as Ministry of Health, they are yet to get this information.
Josephine Anying, the Communication Officer of St. Mary’s Hospital Lacor told URN in an interview that though Dr. Opira has not shown any sign of COVID -19, his isolation is a mandatory pre –cautionary measure directed by the Ministry of Health.
John Kikonyogo the Deputy FDC party spokesperson, says asking people to wash hands and stop hugging isn’t enough, saying there is need to issue a clear program to handle the pandemic should the need arise.
Dr. Godffrey Barasa, a Laboratory technician at the facility says that people from neighboring Kenya are resistant they don't want to be screened twice whenever they are entering in Uganda.
Habibu Kisande, the Kilembe Mines Golf Club Secretary wants district authorities to take interest in the affairs of the golf course for the good of the current and future golfers.
According to Muhebwa, the school has never got a first grade because few available teachers are unable to handle all classes to ensure pupils have understood what they are being taught.
Obote claims that he learnt that his son was missing when he returned home on Saturday evening. He explained to police that he began looking for his son at night and found his body in a garden, approximately 200 meters away from his home.
Dr. Denis Barigye, a Christian at Uganda Martyrs Church blamed the church leadership for failure to implement the Corona Virus preventive measures suggested by the Ministry, which exposes their flock to danger.
