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Last week, Kyambogo University closed down after registering around 50 cases of Covid.
What does this increase in Covid numbers mean for the rest of the schools, can they still handle the pressure?
The covid task force had recommended the closure of schools and churches for a period of three weeks. On top of this, Kampala and Wakiso also are being closely monitored for a possible lockdown.
Meanwhile, this week the president is expected to address the nation again. The task force is apparently meeting on Wednesday to discuss the way forward. Last week when the president spoke, he clearly said he had come just to warn us. However, this may not be the case this time round because things have gotten worse than they were.
Due to the increase in the covid cases, and demand for the vaccine, the vaccination ground is now at Kololo. Many people have gone out to get the vaccine due to the fear of the second wave. Since the young people are now at risk too and our population is mostly youths then indeed something must be done. However, if schools are now in danger, what next for the education sector.
Check Also;
- Ministry Of Health Officially Announces 2nd Wave of Covid-19
- Fears Of Second Lockdown Looms As Covid-19 Numbers Surge In Schools
- Kyambogo University Discontinues Physical Learning After Growing Number Of Covid 19 Cases
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![[dropcap]A[/dropcap] section of women in Bugongo parish and Nawangaiza parish in Nawandala Sub County, Iganga District have decried the near-impossible terms set for them to access GROW funds. They have now petitioned their woman member of parliament for Iganga Hon. Kauma Sauda Alibaawo to ask the government for revised terms and conditions. This is to enable them to benefit from the program. The disgruntled women accuse the implementers of the program of charging the money. They are also asking for their land titles and land agreements. They said that such properties are governed by their husbands. These, therefore want the government through their woman MP to intervene and revise the requirements for one to benefit. The women were on Wednesday at Namabwere primary school in Nawandala Sub County. They had gathered in their respective groups to receive over 300 chickens from Hon Alibaawo in her campaign to improve the livelihood of women in Iganga district. Each group was given 50 chicken as start-up capital in their journey to prosperity. Read what some leaders said; Ms Naigambi Lydia from Nawandala Trading Centre says, “They solicited money from us through opening bank accounts and depositing Shs80,000. They also asked for land titles and land agreements from us yet we don’t have such things. I was informed that I needed to have a business with a capital of Shs4m yet my capital was very small.” The chairperson Kisoboka Saving Group in Nawandala Ms. Nakagolo Faith said they were not able to join the program. This is given the many conditions attached. She also asked their woman MP to raise their concerns to the relevant offices. The MP condemned the mode of implementation of the program. She cited that it has turned to benefit the well-off class of women other than the intended group. She further asked the government to intervene saying the current strings attached to the programme are very tight to accommodate a common woman. GROW project is a Government of Uganda initiative that arose out of the need to respond to the needs of women entrepreneurs. This is especially those who want to grow their businesses, sustain their self-employment and create more jobs. Check Also; Iganga District NRM Leaders Urge Museveni To Fulfill Election Promises Of 2021 International Women's Day: Celebrating Progress Towards Equality](https://i0.wp.com/newslexpoint.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/11/Iganga-women-decry-tough-terms-to-access-GROW-funds-e1731738339732.jpg?resize=300%2C160&ssl=1)
