Uganda news

President Museveni presided over International Youth Day celebrations, which was done “scientifically” due to the ongoing problem of COVID-19. Cognisant of the extra strain brought about by this global pandemic, especially on our young people, the government has intensified efforts to open up many opportunities with access to financing and skills development being at the core of these efforts. However, ...

The government under the Disaster Preparedness and Refugees Ministry considers cancelling refugee status for some settlers following the continued spread of coronavirus infections and fatalities within refugee camps. The disaster state minister Mr Echweru Musa said some refugees have got a habit of sneaking back into their originated countries and returning back to Uganda, something he believes could be importing ...

Kampala Metropolitan Police is investigating circumstances under which St. Peter’s Church of Uganda, Ndeeba, was demolished this morning disregarding government directives that stopped all evictions during this COVID-19 period. Katwe Police Station got information of the demolition at 0100 hours and a team was dispatched to the scene. Police were not informed about the eviction and demolition as the practice ...

Uganda has confirmed one covid-19 death today bringing the total coronavirus death to seven, according to the statement shared by Ministry of Health on it’s social media pages. The deceased is a 49 year old Ugandan female, a resident of Wakiso who was an HIV positive patient and treatment. She also had a history of ashma and Tuberculosis (TB). All ...

Uganda has confirmed the sixth coronavirus death today, bringing the total covid-19 death to six, according to the statement shared by Ministry of Health on it’s social media platforms. The deceased is a 70 year old Ugandan male, a resident of Nateete Kampala. On 24th  July 2020, he presented at Rubaga Hospital with signs and symptoms consistent with coronavirus which ...