By Ritah Kemigisa The Mufti of Uganda Sheikh Ramadhan Mubajje has asked the government to review the relief cash program for the vulnerable people affected by the ongoing lockdown. Leading Eid al-Adha prayers at the Uganda National Mosque, Old Kampala, Sheikh Mubajje says the ongoing disbursement of shs 100,000 has […]
By Xinhua The Rwandan government on Wednesday announced that movements in the capital city of Kigali and eight towns will be prohibited from July 17 to July 26, due to a surge in COVID-19 cases. The public is not permitted to leave home except for essential services, the office […]
By Prossy Kisakye As the government finalizes the disbursement of the covid-19 relief funds, a section of MPs is asking that more money is allocated to this cause so that more vulnerable people are reached with the much-needed food aid. This week the ministry of gender, labour and social development […]
By Ritah Kemigisa and Michael kakumirizi A man only identified as Kawalaata by nickname has collapsed at the new taxi park due to suspected hunger. According to colleagues, he has been earning from carrying people’s luggage. The Shawuriyako A leader, Yusuf Lwanga says he last met Kawalaata yesterday who complained […]
By Paul Adude Somali refugees residing in Kisenyi, in Kampala, have decried the lack of relief support from govt and other stakeholders since the 42-day lockdown was declared by the President. The Somali Youth Action Organization Deputy Director Ismael Hussein says the Covid-19 lockdown has only worsened their plight as […]
