Kyadondo East Member of Parliament (MP) Robert Kyagulanyi Sentamu alias Bobi Wine has returned to the consolidated fund his share of the shs 20m given to every legislator to engage in the fight against the Coronavirus. Kyagulanyi who distanced himself from the money since it was first declared has announced that he has returned his share because he believes that it was wrongly appropriated. In a post on his Facebook page, the politician cum singer said that government banned political leaders from making relief food donations in their constituents, citing an example of Mityana Municipality MP Francis Zaake who was…
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On April 19th 2020, President Yoweri Museveni announced during his national address that Al Hajj Hassan Basajjablaba a businessman and philanthropist has donated UGX 100,000,000 to the national COVID-19 Taskforce. Previously, the business magnate who is also the Chairman of the Board of Trustees for Kampala International University, oversaw the implementation of a series of measures at the KIU Teaching Hospital in Ishaka for Coronavirus preparedness. Among others, these measures include, establishing a rapid response unit and an isolation ward which holds patients who fit the case definition as per the Ministry of Health and WHO guidelines, COVID-19 awareness sensitization…
On April 7th, Bernard Sabiiti, a researcher and public policy analyst, tweeted this on his timeline: “I think Museveni has cast a spell on me! How else can I explain the fact that I look forward to his Covid-19 addresses and actually miss him when he doesn’t give one? His old school, traditional demeanour is kinda cool too. Guess this is how FDR’s Fireside Chats felt in the 30s.” When Franklin Delano Roosevelt (FDR) assumed the American presidency in 1932, he was confronted with a series of monumental challenges. The world was at the apex of the Great Depression, America…
During these unprecedented tough times, DStv and GOtv have some good news for their customers. From Monday 20 April, DStv and GOtv customers who are fully paid up on their subscriptions will automatically get upgraded to the next higher package at no extra cost, the company announced in a release. The company said the campaign which is an almost 40% discount in subscription pricing is aimed at reminding customers that they are not alone in these difficult times. Joan Semanda Kizza, the MultiChoice Uganda PR and Communications Manager for MultiChoice Uganda said this offer is a way of thanking their…
The world is reeling from the COVID-19 pandemic. Isolation, lockdowns and suppressed economic activity are already hurting families all around the world. I am especially worried about the needy children and families in Africa. Most of these families live from hand to mouth, surviving on one meal a day. These families already struggle to put food on the table, to find clean water and to get healthcare services. For those who live in crowded conditions such as urban informal settlements, social distancing is physically and economically impossible. Families work and live from day to day – they only have resources…
Following the extension of the COVID-19 lockdown for another 21 days, Airtel Uganda has introduced a new campaign that encourages subscribers to become community champions by loading airtime for their friends and families safely and conveniently using Airtel’s digital solutions. The Airtel Uganda digital solutions include: My Airtel App (Airtel’s Self-care App) Online recharge portal which is available on the www.airtel.co.ug USSD channel (using Airtel Money wallet) Through the App and website, the customer can either pay through Airtel Money or Credit/Debit cards As part of the campaign, the community champion gets 3% airtime back instantly as a reward for…
Emirates is stepping up precautionary measures at the airport and on board to ensure the health and safety of its employees and customers. All cabin crew, boarding agents and ground staff in direct contact with passengers will now don personal protective equipment (PPE) which includes a protective disposable gown over their uniforms, and a safety visor, in addition to masks and gloves. At Dubai International airport, gloves and masks are mandatory for all customers and employees. Thermal scanners monitor the temperatures of all passengers and employees stepping into the airport. Physical distancing indicators have been placed on the ground and…
Buganda Kingdom has threatened to drag Monitor Publications to courts of law over a recent story in which the kingdom was accused of misusing donation funds from the US Embassy. The paper in the Monday April 20th story, claimed Buganda Kingdom had failed to account for $250,000, and that the embassy demanded its refund which led to the stalling of the Kasubi tombs project. This account has been dismissed both by the kingdom and the US Embassy though its spokesman. In a statement, the Buganda Kingdom information minister clarified that the US Embassy only released to the kingdom a grant…
Dott Services Limited has handed over new Double Cabin Pickup they donated to COVID-19 Response Team and 20 trucks to assist in transportation of food relief within and around Kampala. The car donated is aimed at making the work of the Government easier in trying to slow down the spread of COVID-19 caused by Coronavirus. Specifically, the President called on companies and individuals to donate 4X4 brand new pick-up trucks for use by the health ministry, Dott Services has fulfilled their pledge by handing over a brand new pickup Double Cabin to COVID-19 Response Team and Taskforce on Monday. Dott…
The outspoken parish priest of Kitanga Catholic parish in Kabale Diocese, Rev. Fr. Gaetano Batanyenda has lashed out at the Members of Parliament for allocating themselves up to Shs 10billion`as the country scrambles to bring the Covid-19 outbreak under control. Batanyenda in a statement on Friday evening said Parliament had turned into a bunch of thieves that continue to suck poor Ugandans in disguise no matter the situation at hand. The man of God on the other hand praised MPs who had shown interest to reject the money. “I praise a few Mps who have always come out to demonize…