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A section of MPs has called for a stimulus to cushion the economy against the effects of Covid19. The stimulus, MPs led by Kampala Central’s Muhammad Nsereko said, would include the stay of all loan repayments, lowering of the Central Bank lending rate, as well as food supplies for the downtrodden. “When you keep people out of work, you must find a solution to maintain liquidity and cash flow,” said Nsereko during a press conference held at Parliament Building on Thursday 26 March 2020. “Most of the bodabodas and matatus (commuter taxis) are procured on loans that are paid weekly;…
Health ministry Permanent Secretary Dr. Diana Atwine has expressed her sincere excitement with the way the country is combating the Coronavirus epidemic. In a tweet made last evening, Atwine stated that 104 suspected cases of coronavirus all tested negative. She also implored nationals to continue staying at home and uphold social distancing move since Corona virus does not move, but moved by people. “What a great relief that of all 104 tested people today none is positive .I am sleeping soundly .May God give us sleep to compensate for all sleepless nights we have spent for 6 days” She tweeted.…
The need to process the budget has necessitated Parliament to continue holding its sittings in the prevailing COVID-19 situation. Addressing the media on why Parliament continued operating despite the Presidential directive on avoidance of overcrowding, Commissioner Arinaitwe Rwakajara who is also Worker’s MP said that the coronavirus pandemic hit the country at a time when the Budget process was starting. “The budget is the only tool necessary for the running of this country, but we are taking serious precautions to keep safe and to a avoid spreading the disease. We are following guidelines and have decongested the building,” he said.…
Fellow Citizens, The Coronavirus (COVID-19) Pandemic is an unprecedented global health crisis that has so far manifested in over 184 Countries and Territories. Globally, over 400,000 cases of the virus have been reported. Here in Kenya, it has been 12 days since our first confirmed case of Coronavirus. Our Nation’s response has been comprehensive and multi-faceted; with the Ministry of Health leading the charge by announcing policy measures and behavioural protocols, geared towards limiting the spread of this disease. These policy measures and behavioural protocols continue to dramatically change our way of life. Additionally, various State Agencies and Private Sector…
Last night several Heads of State addressed their different countries following the covid 19 outbreak in the world, however what has remained on the people’s minds is the comparison of the different strategies. Putting emphasis on President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni speech, with immediate effect, the government is suspending public transport for 14 days. This directive affects taxis, coasters, minibuses, buses, all passenger trains, tukutukus (tricycles) and bodabodas carrying passengers. The rationale is to minimize movement and contact among people. “Only private vehicles are allowed to operate and these should not have more than three passengers, including the driver, at…
President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni has this evening addressed the country on the developments relating to the Corona Virus outbreak in the world. Speaking during a live broadcast at State House Nakasero, Museveni noted that all public transport means have been suspended. He revealed that this has been done to reduce the would be risks of getting new COVID 19 Cases. This call comes at the time when the country is Cases are hiking each and everyday. It should be noted that Uganda on Wednesday recorded five new coronavirus cases rising the total number to 14, the Ministry of Health confirmed.…
The Minister for Finance, Planning and Economic Development, Hon Matia Kasaija has revealed that government is in the final stages of setting up some schools in Entebbe as quarantine centres. Kasaija revelation followed concerns by Members of Parliament on Tuesday, 24 March 2020 about the high costs incurred by the persons under isolation in hotels. It has been reported that persons under isolation in hotels in Entebbe are paying US$100 per day. The Finance Minister said that the Treasury is grappling with other concerns and is not in position to foot these bills as has been suggested. “We realized…
A new online marketplace, https://www.suubula.com/, announces the launch of its website in Kampala, Uganda to facilitate trade of discounted products and services. Suubula.com will offer unlimited space to traders, farmers, entreprenuers, ICT developers, manufacturers and real estate dealers to sell a wide range of products in different categories including Agricultural Produce, Livestock, Poultry, Farm Inputs, Fashion and Beauty, Food and Beverages, Apartments, Gadgets, Gifts, Books and Art among others. The website launch comes against the backdrop of the spread of Coronavirus which has led to closure of education and social facilities, grounding tens of thousands of people at their…
Nakaseke South Constituency Member of Parliament Lutamaguzi Ssemakula has championed the noble role in the fight against the deadly Covid 19. Lutamahuzi went against odds when he wrote to the Speaker of Parliament Rebecca Kadaga asking her to deduct Shs2 million from his salary and channel it towards the treatment of coronavirus patients. This noble move came after the government confirmed 8 more cases of Ugandans with coronavirus, pushing the number to 9. In his letter dated March 24th 2020, Lutamaguzi says the deductions should be effected starting April 2020 and last for as long as the presidential directive lasts. He…
Uganda Police has swung in action to effect president Yoweri Kaguta Museveni’s last evening directive. This morning, four local traders have been detained by police in Koboko town in northern Uganda for allegedly taking advantage of the coronavirus lockdown to hike commodity prices. Led by Koboko Resident District Commissioner, Capt. Yahaya Kakooza, the police locked the shops and arrested three Indians and a Uganda trader for allegedly hiking prices of essential goods like salt, sugar and other items. The arrest followed complaints by consumers who accused the traders of being opportunits and trying fleece them. The suspects include proprietors of…