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Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Another truck driver tested positive for COVID-19, bringing to four the number of truck drivers who have tested positive for the viral disease. The latest case is a 27-year-old Kenyan truck driver who entered Uganda through Malaba border on Sunday. He is part of …

  Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | An additional six patients have been discharged from Mulago Specialised Hospital after fully recovering from Coronavirus disease -COVID-19. The patients have tested negative on two different occasions after treatment. The Ministry of Health Spokesperson Emmanuel Ainebyona says that another two patients were discharged …

Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The Foreign Affairs Ministry has rubbished a proposal by Kyandondo East Member of Parliament Robert Kyagulanyi to repatriate Ugandans and Africans stuck in China. In a letter dated 15th of April addressed to the Prime Minister Ruhakana Rugunda, Kyagulanyi said he has partnered with …

Kasese, Uganda |  THE INDEPENDENT |  Truck drivers in Kasese District have raised concerns over the state of quarantine centres in the district.  Drivers arriving from Democratic Republic Congo-DRC in recent days have been put under the mandatory 14-days quarantine at Bwera Secondary School as a measure to control the spread …

Kampala, Uganda |  THE INDEPENDENT |  The National Resistance Movement- NRM Party has donated 380 million Shillings towards the provision of relief support to persons affected by measures to control the spread of Coronavirus Disease-COVID-19. The cheque containing these details was presented to the Prime Minister Dr Ruhakana Rugunda on Sunday …

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 …