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Kitgum leaders appeal for relief food from gov’t

Kitgum, Uganda |  THE INDEPENDENT |  Leaders in Kitgum district have appealed to the government to consider extending donation of relief food items. The government embarked on relief food donation to vulnerable communities affected by the lockdown. The food distribution was however restricted to the people in areas of Kampala and …

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Namisindwa covid19 quarantine center appalling

Namisindwa, Uganda |  THE INDEPENDENT |  Namisindwa district quarantine center for corona virus suspects is in a very story state. Established at Magale secondary school in Magale town council, the quarantine center is home to over 90 corona virus suspects but lacks a single bed. Currently, all suspects sleep on papyrus …

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COVID19 relief food scandal: OPM officials granted bail

Kampala, Uganda |  THE INDEPENDENT |  Four officials from the Office of Prime Minister-OPM accused of fraudulent practices in the purchase of Covid19 food relief are out on bail. They are the OPM permanent Secretary, Christine Guwatudde Kintu, Undersecretary Joel Wanjala, Assistant Commissioner for Procurement, Fred Lutimba and Commissioner for Disaster …

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