Uganda Police Force headquarters and the National Security Command Centre in Naguru have been closed to the public and other staff. According to the Police spokesperson Fred Enanga, the security offices have been closed due to the increasing threat of Covid-19 infections and deaths in the Kampala Metropolitan area. “The duration under which our headquarters is closed is three days. That is when the process of decontamination, fumigation and testing of personnel shall have been concluded,” said Enanga. Enanga stated that the process has began today Monday morning and it involves testing of all police officers working both at the…
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The banking world like other sectors, has been tried and tested in the global war against a pandemic. Amazingly, the financial world has withstood the shock, using this period to showcase hard-won resilience to preserve support customers and consequently, national economies. dfcu Bank’s recent financial report exhibits a sound liquidity and profitability. As the new fiscal year commences with a mixture of projection, the Bank’s customers can rest on our 50+ years of stability, transparency and expertise in banking made for Uganda, by Uganda and in the unquestionable stability aware that their banking needs will be met. Our processes, systems…
Music lovers and fans of the long-celebrated Blankets and Wine Afro-music festival are counting down to Sunday, August 30 for the much-anticipated Blankets at Home online edition powered by Tusker Malt Lager. With only a couple days left to the event, thrill seekers, fans and city socialites are getting with the program and buying tickets ahead of the music festival that are now available at only UGX 25,000. E-tickets are available strictly online using the code *252# on your mobile phone and following the prompts to party with the best in afrobeats music like Kenneth Mugabi, Vinka and…
A section of Members of Parliament have said Ugandans should blame their laxity for the looming second COVID-19 lockdown. The West Budama County South MP, Jacob Marksons Oboth said the attitude of Ugandans, mainly in the urban centers, is aiding the drastic spread of the contagious disease. “The laissez faire attitude in the Kampala community is worrying and will be responsible for any possible lockdown,” said Oboth-Oboth. “The people in the village are cautious and mindful of the Ministry of Health guidelines to the point that they make sure any visitor washes hand and put on mask.” He noted that…
The Minister of Health, Jane Ruth Aceng has installed a highly protective transparent shield on her office desk to guard her against the contagious COVID-19 infections. Aceng said everyone should protect themselves from the highly contagious disease killing hundreds of people globally on a daily basis and infecting thousands others. “We must protect ourselves from COVID-19. I have installed a fabricated shield in my office to ensure prevention and protection against the highly infectious COVID-19,”said Aceng. She appealed to all citizens to also be mindful of one another and protect them from the risk of getting COVID-19. “Let us all…
The Offices of the Academic Registrars of public universities and degree-awarding institutions including Makerere & Kyambogo Universities have released the government admission lists of students for the Academic Year 2020/2021. In June, the Public University Joint Admission Board-PUJAB concluded the selections of students who are joining universities during the 2020/2021 Academic Year, through the National Merit Government Sponsorship admissions with all public universities including Busitema, Kyambogo, Makerere university among others. Although both government and private sponsorship admission lists are out, the learning commencement dates remain subject to the Ministry of Education’s approval and reopening of education institutions. Previously Professor Nawangwe…
Forum for Democratic Change (FDC) Secretary General Nathan Nandala Mafabi has warned the party’s Secretary for national mobilisation Ingrid Turinawe not to dare contest as an independent for the Rukungiri Municipality parliamentary seat come 2021 general elections. On Tuesday Turinawe lost in the FDC party primaries to Dr Warren Tumwine Nuwagaba. Nuwagaba polled 130 votes against Turinawe’s 65 votes. The incumbent MP Roland Mugume Kaginda was also defeated. Following the outcome, Turinawe rejected the results saying that the electoral process was marred by voter bribery. She alleged that Nuwagaba bribed voters with 400,000-500,000 shillings. Turinawe added that she cannot back…
To help curb the rising spread of COVID-19 across Uganda, Coca-Cola Beverages Africa has so far established 2,063 Public Hand Wash Stations across the country. The Public Hand Wash Stations, handed over by Century and Rwenzori Bottling Companies, have so far been distributed to various communities in Kampala, Mukono, Mbarara, Buikwe and Kalungu Districts. While receiving the latest installation in Kalungu District, Dr. Daniel Sentamu, Kalungu District Health Officer, lauded the company for the initiative and urged the general public to make use of the Public Hand Wash Stations as often as possible. “Thank you, Coca-Cola, for the consignment given…
The speaker of parliament, Rebecca Kadaga has been announced the winner of the second vice chairperson NRM after defeating Persis Namuganza, the State Minister for Lands. According to the results announced by the NRM electoral Commission chairman, Tanga Odoi, today morning, Rebecca Kadaga won with 6,776 votes beating her rival Persis Namuganza who scored 3,882 votes. State Minister for Tourism Godfrey Kiwanda, Deputy speaker Jacob Oalanyah, Capt Mike Mukula, Dr. Chris Baryomunsi, and Singh Katongole are the winners in the Regional Vice-chairperson slots. The regions are Karamoja, eastern, northern, western, central, and Kampala regions. Kiwanda has emerged winner with 4,749…
Over 20 arcades in Kampala are set to be shut for failing to adhere to Covid-19 standard operating procedures (SOPs). The minister of Kampala, Betty Amongi, has today revealed that at the time inspection, the said arcades still had weak areas to rectify so as to conform to the standards. The arcades were not observing social distance/overcrowding, no functional toilets, obstruction in corridors and poor ventilation. These arcades will be closed until they conform to the SOPs. Minister Amongi’s revelation comes days after the Minister of Transport, Gen Edward Katumba Wamala said government was considering shutting public transport as virus…