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Katakwi, Uganda |  THE INDEPENDENT |  Katakwi District is fighting another battle with residents who have resorted to drinking local brew, popularly known as Ajon in the bushes. Since the outbreak of Coronavirus Disease – COVID-19, drinking of Ajon, a common brew that draws families, friends and other people together has …

Kampala, Uganda |  THE INDEPENDENT |  The Ministry of Health has observed a need to train political leaders about COVID-19 in order to avoid life altering decisions that many of them are making in disregard of the scientific facts about the disease.   The observation follows a debate among members of the …

Kampala, Uganda |  THE INDEPENDENT |  Police in Kampala has recovered ten stolen vehicle number plates.  Kampala Metropolitan Area Police Spokesperson Patrick Onyango says that the number plates were recovered from Kajjansi along Entebbe Road by police officers on patrol.  “We received information on who the thugs were and their places …

Kampala, Uganda | JULIUS BUSINGE  |  As world leaders continue to implement measures for fighting the spread of coronavirus pandemic, analysts say social distancing is key but people should ensure they remain connected.   “In these challenging and unprecedented times there has never been more need to reach out,” said BCW (Burson …

Kampala, Uganda |  JULIUS BUSINGE  | In a bid to give some relief to its clients, PostBank has announced that it will reschedule loan repayments for customers whose lives and businesses have been impacted by COVID-19 pandemic, it announced a few days ago. This move comes as Bank of Uganda (BoU) continues …

Kampala, Uganda |  THE INDEPENDENT |  Eight of the 22 Watoto Choir members from the United Kingdom have been discharged after tested negative to COVID-19, for the second time. 14 children and adults from the same choir had earlier tested positive to the deadly virus and are currently undergoing treatment.   The …

Kampala, Uganda |  THE INDEPENDENT |   Healthcare workers involved in the surveillance and treatment of people with Coronavirus Disease COVID-19 will be tested, every seven to fourteen days, according to Health Minister Jane Ruth Aceng.  This comes amid concerns that while health workers around the world put their lives on the …

Wakiso, Uganda |  THE INDEPENDENT |  Women council chairpersons from Wakiso District on Saturday stormed the office of the Resident District Commissioner Rose Kirabira demanding for the immediate distribution of relief food.  They accused the RDC and the district task force for keeping the food in stores and yet the beneficiaries …

Kampala, Uganda |  JULIUS BUSINGE |  A group of civil society organisations under their umbrella organization, Civil Society Budget Advocacy Group (CSBAG) have written to President Yoweri Museveni on the ‘controversial’ giveaway of Shs10bn to Members of Parliament to fight the spread of the coronavirus pandemic.  The general message in the …

Entebbe, Uganda |  THE INDEPENDENT |  The National Aviation Services, formerly Entebbe Handling Services (ENHAS) is laying off staff who have become redundant as a result of measures to combat the spread of Coronavirus Disease-COVID-19. One of the measures that have affected the ground handling company is the temporary suspension of …