The ministry of health has confirmed that out 150 samples tested negative for coronavirus today Tuesday April 07, none was positive. Uganda’s confirmed COVID-19 cases remain at 52. “A total of 150 samples have tested NEGATIVE for COVID-19, today,” the ministry said adding that the total number of COVID-19 confirmed cases stands at 52 in…
The Parliament Appointments Committee chaired by the Speaker of Parliament, Rt Hon. Rebecca Kadaga interacted with nominees and vetted members who were appointed by President Yoweri Museveni. The positions for which the members were vetted include the Deputy Governor Bank of Uganda, the Director of Public Prosecutions, the Commissioner General and Deputy Commissioner General of…
The Uganda Prisons Service has listed 2,000 prisoners across the country who have served part of their sentences to be released if the Attorney General (AG) approves the proposal as one way to decongest prisons and reduce the risk of coronavirus infection. W Whereas in the last two weeks, President Museveni has issued directives to…
The Chief of Defence Forces Gen David Muhoozi has issued orders to the 1st Division Commander Maj Gen Samuel Kawaga and the Commander Military Police Brig Gen William Bainomugisha to deploy motorized military police to ensure the good conduct forces implementing the presidential directives on COVID 19. The CDF directed that on spot interventions to…
The Kabaka of Buganda Ronald Muwenda Mutebi II has donated sh100 million to the national task-force to fight COVID-19. He also contributed 5,000 kilograms of maize flour to the ongoing food distribution efforts by the government of Uganda. So far, Uganda has confirmed 52 COVID-19 cases, and is under lock-down, with majority of Ugandans unable to…
