Entebbe Municipality authorities have ordered the closure of all beaches and weekly open markets as one of the measures to prevent the spread of deadly coronavirus. Entebbe is home to many beaches that attract many revelers, especially on weekend and public holidays. But the mayor for Entebbe Municipality, Mr Vincent Depaul Kayanja, at the weekend said the proximity of Entebbe to the airport means the area is more prone to coronavirus. “I urge our people in Entebbe to remain vigilant as we wait for the 32 days announced by the President to elapse and review the progress,” Mr Kayanja said.…
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While all religious leaders in Uganda agreed to suspend church and Mosque prayers amidst threat of Coronavirus, Rev Father John Bazimenyera has defied the Presidential directives. UPDF’s 35th Commanding officer Based In Kisoro district on the Uganda-Rwanda-Congo border arrested him. News from the district indicate he has been handed over to police by the army. “Mutolere Dean, Rev Fr John Bazimenyera currently giving statement at Police. He has just been arrested after being found leading a short mass at Gisoro Catholic parish”. Fr Bazimenyera says that when he arrived at the Church from Voice of Muhabura studios for morning prayers,…
Blankets and Wine, the much-anticipated picnic themed music festival in Kampala has joined the list of events to be postponed following the President’s address to the nation on Thursday 19th March about the COVID-19 safety measures. The 25th April edition had gained a lot of social buzz following the announcement a week ago of Nigerian sensation Yemi Alade, as the headlining act at the Tusker Malt sponsored concert. House of Deejays communicated the postponement last evening, the organisers of the sponsored event. “Following the presidential directive to enforce social distancing to help curb the spread of the Corona…
Government through the Ministry of Gender, Labour and Social Development has come out to discourage employers from rushing to lay off their workers amid the grinding economic effects of the global Coronavirus pandemic. Ministry officials yesterday acknowledge that many companies are already hurting because of the tight restrictions in Uganda and internationally, and that the situation will get worse. But State Minister for Labour, Employment and Industrial Relations, Hon. Mwesigwa Rukutana nonetheless urged these companies to try and retain most of their workers, especially those under contract. “The employers should retain the employees who are on monthly pay since termination…
Ugandan Authorities yesterday ordered a Rwandan national carrier aircraft to fly back to Kigali after they found out that the craft had a number of citizens from South Korea which is categorized as a high-risk country for coronavirus. It is reported that about 10 Koreans were aboard the Rwanda Air which was coming from Seoul. On arrival at the airport, Ugandan authorities urged the Koreans and to board the aircraft and head to Kigali instead. Nile Post contacted at check-in agent for the specific Airline at Entebbe airport who maintained that the Rwandan crew did not indicate earlier that thy…
A second dog has tested positive for coronavirus in Hong Kong days after the first to contract the disease died. A German shepherd living in the Pok Fu Lam area on Hong Kong Island was sent to quarantine along with another mixed-breed dog from the same residence. It happened on Thursday after their owner was confirmed as being infected, the Agriculture, Fisheries and Conservation Department (AFCD) said in a statement. The mixed breed dog did not test positive for the virus and neither dog were showing any symptoms. The department added that it will continue to monitor both dogs and…
We know the symptoms, the numbers, the advice, and the fallout — but do we know what exactly coronavirus does inside your body? New York Magazine writer Jeff Wise has published an unsettling account of what happens, and frankly, you should read at your own risk. The fictional first-person account opens with the author meeting a friend for lunch – outdoors, as it seems safer amid the current outbreak. “As usual, you take all reasonable precautions: You use hand sanitizer, sit a good distance from other customers, and try to avoid touching your face, though that last part is hard,”…
In a bid to make transacting convenient in the wake of restrictions against persons coming close contact with each other due to COVID-19, Airtel Uganda has scrapped charges on mobile money transactions. The telcom announced on Thursday that all Person-to-Person transactions will be free for a period of 30 days for any transactions and value. VG Somasekhar, the Managing Director of Airtel Uganda said that this is aimed at supporting efforts to control the spread of coronavirus by promoting the conversion of physical cash to digital/electronic transactions. Airtel Money Pay will also be free for all customers and all merchants…
Absa Group Limited has today announced the appointment of Mr Mumba Kalifungwa as Managing Director for Absa Bank Uganda effective 1 April 2020. He succeeds Mr Nazim Mahmood, who has held the position on an interim basis since July 2019, leading the organisation through a historic brand transition to Absa. He will work closely with Mr Kalifungwa over the coming weeks to ensure a smooth transition. Mr Kalifungwa has held various positions within the Group, most recently he served as Chief Financial Officer for Absa Bank Botswana Limited since 2015. Prior to that, he was the Chief Financial Officer for…
President Yoweri Museveni has this afternoon welcomed back ardent people power movement supporter Nabasa Rogers to the ruling National Resistance Movement (NRM). “ I welcome Nabasa back and all the other young people who had detached themselves from the movement,” Museveni said. During the meeting held in State House Entebbe, President Museveni said that it is true there are genuine reasons affecting the youth, especially in Kampala mainly due to the laziness of some NRM leaders not identifying with people at the grassroots. He, however, faulted the youth especially in Kampala who have used their electoral mandate to vote the…