![[dropcap]A[/dropcap]s the norm is, transport fares have already been increased as Christmas draws close. Every year in December, transport becomes another thing and it seems as though places have become further. Regardless of the complaints from customers, nothing has ever been done about this. Much as the government is called upon to step in, they too seem as if they have no power to do something. These transport fares normally affect people who want to go to villages in further places. Fares double and sometimes even triple according to circumstance. This time around, the condition is even worse due to scarcity of fuel which has made it very expensive in the end. Obviously, now fuel has become an excuse for transport to even be hiked the more. There is a letter making rounds on social media from Uganda Bus Owners Association, UBOA. This letter shows some of the prices to places and it's just insane how high they are. For example, 65,000 to Adjumani, 85,000 to Kotido, 65,000 to Nebbi among others. In the letter, it indicates that the reason behind this is fuel prices plus Covid measures of carrying half of the required number in the bus. Certainly, people will have to travel, but most definitely not as they usually do. The truth is, every end is right, that is; the bus owners and the passengers. However, there needs to be a balance between them. This balance can only be implemented by government under the Ministry of Works and Transport. Check Also; Innovators Ask Government To Support Their Solution To Rising Fuel Prices Festive Week, How You Can Enjoy It Amidst COVID-19 No Covid-19 Vaccination Certificate, No Celebrating Festivities](https://i0.wp.com/newslexpoint.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/12/BUS.jpg?resize=300%2C160&ssl=1)
As the norm is, transport fares have already been increased as Christmas draws close. Every year in December, transport becomes another thing and it seems as though places have become further. Regardless of the complaints from customers, nothing has ever been done about this. Much as the government is called upon to step in, they too seem as if they ...
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Dr Diana Atwine, the Secretary of the Ministry of Health, has said the ministry will soon have 53 functioning health centres at different border points. She said the facilities will be equipped with specialized laboratories to support health services and management of cross-border health issues. On Wednesday, December 1, 2021, officials from the Ministry met with the committee. These had ...
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A recent announcement by the Health Cabinet Secretary is likely to cause anxiety ahead of the December festivities. The announcement said those seeking public services must be fully inoculated to ensure the country doesn’t shut down due to the high infection rate running in the festivities of December. The CS said that they will require Kenyans to have proof of ...
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Each year, on November 20, UNICEF joins the rest of the world to celebrate World Children’s day. This day is celebrated as the anniversary of the adoption of the Convention on the Rights of the child. This treaty explains who children are, all their rights, and the responsibilities of governments. This special day for children also aims at highlighting critical ...
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The festive season is here and it’s just a few weeks to Christmas. Many people are already making plans for their festivities, others are not. We hardly had a festival season last year because of Covid. This time around, things are not as tight they were last year. There is some bit of freedom. If there is anything we should ...
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