Tag Archives: COVID-19

Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The opposition Forum for Democratic Change-FDC party has declared that it will not abide by restrictions on the number of the people accompanying its presidential aspirant Patrick Amuriat Oboi for nomination on Tuesday. The party has also defied a requirement for COVID-19 testing of …

Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Members of the Acholi Community in the diaspora have kicked off a drive to support families that were hit by restrictions imposed to contain coronavirus disease (COVID-19) in Northern Uganda. The drive which was flagged off on Saturday targets the districts of Gulu, Kitgum, Lamwo …

London, United Kingdom | XINHUA |   British Prime Minister Boris Johnson is expected to hold a press conference at Downing Street at 4 p.m. (1600 GMT) on Saturday as media reports said that a national lockdown could be imposed as early as next week to quell the resurgency of coronavirus …

Kampala, Uganda |  THE INDEPENDENT |   There is a looming fall in maize prices amidst an expected good harvest this season due to good rains. But, the market remains subdued according to both farmers and exporters due to increasing preference of raw grain by the regional markets. Uganda’s smallholder farmers …

Kampala, Uganda |  THE INDEPENDENT |   One member of the Kyambogo University Staff has tested positive for COVID-19, barely two weeks after the university opened its doors for final year students.  According to Reuben Twinomujuni, the University Senior Public Relations Officer, the patient is now receiving treatment at Mulago National …

Arua, Uganda |  THE INDEPENDENT |   Controversy has erupted in Arua district over COVID-19 results released by the District Health Officer Paul Bishop Drileba, following tests conducted in anticipation of the presidents visit last week.  President Museveni visited Arua as part of a five-day journey in which he unveiled major …

Kampala, Uganda |  THE INDEPENDENT | With some COVID-19 patients reporting long-term symptoms, including damage to major organs, the World Health Organization (WHO) has urged governments to ensure they receive necessary care. “Although we’re still learning about the virus, what’s clear is that this is not just a virus that kills …

New York, USA | XINHUA |    The total number of COVID-19 cases in the United States surpassed 9 million on Friday, according to the Center for Systems Science and Engineering (CSSE) at Johns Hopkins University. U.S. COVID-19 case count rose to 9,007,298, with the national death toll reaching 229,293, as …

Kampala, Uganda |  THE INDEPENDENT | The electoral commission has today conducted free covid-19 testing for all journalists, politicians and other service providers wishing to take part in next week’s presidential nomination exercise. Several members of the media fraternity took part in the exercise at the EC offices along Jinja road …

Accra, Ghana | XINHUA |    Confederation of African Football (CAF) president Ahmad Ahmad has tested positive for COVID-19, a statement from the continental football governing body said on Friday. “After his arrival in Cairo on Wednesday, October 28, Mr. Ahmad Ahmad, President of CAF, presented mild flu symptoms and …