1 Soroti University Staff Dies Of Covid-19.
At least 10 staff of Soroti University have gone into self-isolation after one of their colleagues succumbed to COVID-19. The University Spokesperson, Juma Hassan Nyene, says the decision follows the death of Dr. Loyce Okedi, the head of Head Research and Innovation at the University, after contracting COVID-19 as confirmed by a medical report. […]
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It Should Be Beclared A Dead Year – Rev. Fr. Gaetano.
The parish priest for Kitanga parish in Kabale district, Rev. Fr. Gaetano Batanyenda has expressed concern ahead of educational institutions reopening for candidates and finalists effective tomorrow, October 15, 2020, saying many parents and guardians are financially crippled. In an exclusive interview in Mbarara today, the man of God advised government to declare it a […]
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Christiano Ronaldo Tests Positive For Covid-19.
The Juventus striker will now undertake a period in quarantine after contracting Covid-19 while away on international duty Cristiano Ronaldo has been ruled out of Portugal’s clash with Sweden after testing positive for coronavirus. The Portuguese Football Federation confirmed the news in an official statement on Tuesday, which reads: “Cristiano Ronaldo was released from training […]
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Do Not Pack Sanitisers For Student’s_Parents Warned.
The ministry of education has advised parents not to pack sanitisers for their children who are reporting back to school on Thursday, saying it could breed drug abuse. Benson Kule, the commissioner at the directorate of education standards says their guidance to schools is to ensure that there is water and soap at strategic positions […]
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Bulambuli County MP Arrested For Violating Covid-19 Guidelines.
Bulambuli District Head Quarter’s. Bulambuli County Member of Parliament in Bulambuli District, Alex Burundo including eleven of his supporters, have been arrested for allegedly holding an illegal procession. Police in Sironko district under the command of the District Police Commander, Edison Muhangi, arrested the legislator in Sironko town while leading a procession to Bulambuli district. […]
Continue ReadingMinistry of Health accepts issuing wrong Coronavirus results to 679 Ugandans
Ministry of Health has admitted to mismanagement of COVID-19 test results being released by laboratories. The ministry says about 679 people were given wrong COVID-19 results. Some people were both positive and negative. Some people claim to have received two different result slips, one indicating positive and the other negative. Others claim to have taken […]
Continue ReadingUNATU asks government to fund school SOP implementation
The Uganda National Teachers Association (UNATU) has asked the government to meet the cost of implementing the Special Operation Procedures (SOPS) for government schools, saying the capitation grant given to schools is not enough. The Minister of Education, Janet Museveni on Friday wrote to the minister of finance Matia Kasaija asking him to release the […]
Continue ReadingJamil Mukulu to be tried in prison
The Allied Democratic Forces Commander Jamil Mukulu and 37 others are to be tried for terrorism related charges inside Luzira prison. This was revealed by his lawyer Anthony Wameli following a high level meeting that included head of International Crimes Division Justice David Wangutusi, Justice Lydia Mugambe, Commissioner of police Amos olweny attached to Counter Terrorism department, officer in charge […]
Continue ReadingHuman rights defenders concerned about charge of COVID-19 tests
Human rights defenders have expressed concern about a charge imposed by government on individuals seeking to test for COVID 19. This comes a day after government announced that it was to start charging private individuals and organisations staff seeking to be tested for COVID-19 effective today. The health ministry said people in need of knowing […]
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