Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The Archbishop of the Church of Uganda the Most Rev. Dr Stephen Kazimba Mugalu has appealed to Ugandans to emulate the Uganda Martyrs’ on unity amidst trials and persecution occasioned by the deadly COVID-19 pandemic. Kazimba was today delivering his maiden Martyrs’ day sermon at …
Read More »COVID-19 community testing starts in Elegu
Elegu, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The Ministry of Health has commenced testing of members of the community around the Elegu border post in Amuru district. The town which shares a common border with South Sudan approximately 100 kilometres north of Gulu has in recent weeks recorded a spike in …
Read More »Covid-19: Three Kenyan truck drivers discharged from Gulu hospital
Gulu, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Three truck drivers who tested positive to COVID-19 have been discharged from Gulu Regional Referral Hospital. The drivers have been receiving treatment at the isolation ward after they tested positive for COVID-19 virus last month at Elegu Border Point. This brings the number of discharged …
Read More »Gov’t discussing llans to airlift Ugandans to central location
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The minister of foreign affairs, Sam Kuteesa says Government is discussing with Airlines to transport Ugandans to a central location from the over 66 countries worldwide before final evacuation. Following the closure of the Airport and boarders, several Ugandans who had traveled out of the …
Read More »Bus companies revise transport fares as public transport returns
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Bus companies have revised transport fares ahead of their anticipated return on the road, two months after President Yoweri Museveni suspended public transport to contain the spread of COVID-19. The buses are set to resume operations tomorrow June 4 on condition that each vehicle carries …
Read More »Religious leaders converge at Namugongo for martyrs day celebration
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Religious leaders have converged at Namugongo Martyrs Shrine to celebrate the annual Martyrs Day, a special day set aside to remember young Christian converts who were burnt to death for their allegiance to Christianity. Only 60 people were invited to attend the celebration at both …
Read More »New study explains how far distancing, masks can protect against COVID -19
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Scientists have established that face masks and social distancing significantly reduce the risk of COVID-19 infections. This was established in their latest analysis of how SARS COV 2, the virus that causes coronavirus disease COVID-19 spreads. The review published in The Lancet medical journal and …
Read More »In DR Congo, denial becomes major obstacle for virus campaign
Kinshasa, DR Congo | AFP | “Corona is a reality. Protect yourself and protect others,” Mamie Batata, a worker with the Catholic charity Caritas, warns through a megaphone as she proceeds through Kimbanseke, a rundown part of Kinshasa. The reactions are blunt. “Get out of here.” “Leave us in peace.” “The …
Read More »Grow personal wealth post covid-19
Can this model be the path to follow to grow your business and personal finances after the lockdown? COMMENT | JEANPO OLOWO | Crisis brings clarity. In times of fear and uncertainty, extended lock down, stay home directives, non essential business closures, curfews, social distancing for your own safety and …
Read More »House amends rules to provide for virtual parliament
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Parliament has amended its rules of procedure to allow for virtual proceedings in both committee and plenary sessions. This will allow Parliamentary business to run through a designated digital platform that enables MPs and staff to attend the meetings remotely. The amendment followed a directive from …
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