The prominent GEMS Cambridge International School, Kampala (CIK), is closing due to Covid-19 Crisis. The school, which attracts kids of Kampala’s wealthy elite, said it was unable to continue operating in the country due to the effects of the Coronavirus pandemic. “… the COVID-19 pandemic is continuing to affect families, businesses and whole industries around…
President Yoweri Museveni has sanctioned an immediate national taskforce to convene at State house Nakasero. The force includes members of the Kampala Capital City Authority, Health Ministry officials, and members of cabinet. A source privy to the development reveals that government intends to totally put Kampala under lockdown after thorough observations of complacency among the…
President Yoweri Museveni is set to address the Nation on Saturday July 11th 2020 as Uganda joins the rest of the world to commemorate World Population Day, 2020. According to the Minister for ICT and National Guidance, Hon. Judith Nabakooba, the president’s address will be aired on all local Television and Radio stations at 11am.…
Dr. Sudhir Ruparelia, the Honorary Consul of Nepal has reassured the Nepal people that Uganda has the capacity to take care of all Nepalese nationals residing in Uganda during the ongoing countrywide lockdown caused by coronavirus disease (COVID19). “We feel that the Nepalese community is safe in Uganda. They are all in good hands and…
President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni is expected ease in a phased manner the lockdown which started on April 1 aimed at containing the spread of the coronavirus pandemic in Uganda. This follows a report presented by a Cabinet committe and the security Minister Gen. Elly Tumwine after conducting an abrupt tour in some slums of Kampala…
Samples from at least 180 street children encamped at Nakivubo Blue Primary School during the lockdown following the outbreak of coronavirus in the country have been taken for testing. Officials at Kampala Capital City Authority (KCCA) on Friday said this will enable them know the status of the children especially those who going to be…
In a way of emphasis on bank loans, President Yoweri Museveni has said banks must not count days when people have not been working to service active loans. Millions of Ugandans in both the formal and informal sectors are currently not working as a result of the government’s measures to control the spread of coronavirus-COVID-19.…
Sheema District Woman MP Jacklet Atuhaire has called for God’s intervention and repentance to women who quit their husbands and marriage during Easter holidays for failing to buy them meat and new dresses. The call follows increased cases of men complaining on how their wives harassly treated them during Easter holidays. “I have so far…
President Yoweri Museveni has endorsed the use of live bullets to disable rowdy people who fight security officers during curfew operations. He made the announcement on Tuesday April 14, 2020 while addressing the nation on the status of coronavirus pandemic in Uganda. “The wanayinchi must know where to stop from. How do you beat a…
The Managing Director of Ruparelia Group Businessman and City Tycoon Rajiv Ruparelia has dismissed with contempt a fake demand notice making rounds on social media that property firm, Crane Management Services (CMS), has issued any demand notice or reminder to its tenants. The statement thus reads “Crane Management Services urges all it’s tenants to ignore…
