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Airlines to start spraying upon landing in Entebbe

Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The Civil Aviation Authority (CAA) has issued strict guidelines for Airlines landing at the Entebbe International Airport from the 31 category 1 countries affected by the coronavirus (COVID -19). Airlines have been tasked to ensure that travelers to Uganda from the category 1 countries …

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Mabirizi challenges Museveni’s directives on coronavirus

Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | City Lawyer Male Mabirizi wants the court to quash the directives issued by President Museveni in the wake of the coronavirus pandemic. On Wednesday President Museveni ordered for the closure of several institutions like churches, bars, factories, schools, banned musical concerts among others for 32 …

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Economist, traders ask gov’t to protect businesses in coronavirus crisis

Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Government needs to devise means of protecting the economy from crumbling as a result of the temporary shutdown of key businesses because of the coronavirus. Makerere University Business School-MUBS Economics Lecturer and Policy Analyst, Ramathan Ggoobi says the coronavirus (COVID-19), which has since been declared …

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Health workers challenged on detecting TB among children

Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | About 15% of children who should be receiving Tuberculosis (TB) treatment as a form of prevention or prophylaxis are not getting this treatment, according to Makerere University John Hopkins University Research Collaboration (MU-JHU). Speaking to journalists on Friday, Dr. Eric Wobudeya, a researcher and specialist …

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Journalists restricted from accessing parliament

Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Journalists have been restricted from accessing Parliament for the next thirty days. This is part of the measure Parliament is undertaking to minimize the risks of the coronavirus pandemic. Although a total of 250 journalists are accredited to cover parliament, with large media houses like …

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Oil and gas sector faces huge truck driver deficit

Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | What if the oil and gas joint venture partners decided to begin oil production in the coming months, is the transportation sector in Uganda able to provide qualified truck drivers? The answer is no according to players in the transport and logistics sector. It is …

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Lira Catholic Diocese to collect offertory through mobile money

Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Lira Catholic Diocese has resolved to collect offertory from Christians through mobile money. The move follows the Presidential directive banning church services alongside other public gatherings which attracts a large crowd. Rt. Rev. Sanctus Lino Wanok, the Ordinary Bishop of the Diocese advised the Christians …

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Naalya roundabout turns in den of thieves: Motorists

Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Thugs have taken advantage of the ongoing rehabilitation of Naalya roundabout along the Northern by pass to terrorise motorists. Motorists have complained about organized groups and gangs targeting them at different sections of the bypass. Some of the motorists claim the thugs hide in trenches …

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WHO backs closure of schools, places of worship to curb coronavirus

Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The World Health Organisation-WHO African region manager has backed the closure of schools and ban of public gatherings in the wake of the coronavirus pandemic. Dr Matshidiso Moeti describes the decision taken by countries like Nigeria, Kenya, Rwanda and Uganda as strong demonstrative measures to …

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