President Donald Trump (pictured) has warned the US pandemic may "get worse before it gets better", as he revived his virus briefings with a more scripted tone. Mr Trump also asked all Americans to wear face coverings, saying "they'll have an effect" and show "patriotism". The president, who was not
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dfcu Bank has today handed over fifty-one (51) refurbished desktop computers to the Ministry of Defence and Veterans Affair’s to facilitate the operations of Veteran Savings and Credit Cooperative Organizations (SACCOs). The donation is part of dfcu’s commitment to offering a broad range of financial solutions to retired servicemen, widows,
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The Pan African Movement Uganda chapter has launched a campaign in support of a similar one to have Cuban doctors awarded the Nobel Prize. According to a statement issued recently by the chairman Uganda chapter, Daniel Rugarama who also doubles as head of the Uganda – Cuba Solidarity Movement, he
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The Embassy of the Republic of Uganda to the Federal Republic of Germany has successfully seen off a total of 48 Ugandan Nationals and legal residents who have been stranded Germany, Austria, Poland and the Vatican following the closure of Entebbe International Airport to passenger flights on 22nd March 2020 due
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Boda boda riders are set to resume carrying passengers with strict guidelines Boda boda riders are set to resume operations after the Ministry of Works and Transport unveiled Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) that will require operators to disinfect their motorcycles before and after dropping passengers and keep two meters apart
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Uganda's Health Ministry has clarified on the coronavirus cases in the country. In the latest update issued on Tuesday, the cumulative number of recoveries now reflects Ugandan cases. There had been debate about the number of recoveries after the ministry included foreign truck drivers, however, this has been clarified. "The
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Crocodile attacks on Lake Albert have so far mauled to death eight residents in Kitagwenda district in Western Uganda. This has seen Speaker of Parliament, Rebecca Kadaga order the Minister of Tourism, Wildlife and Antiquities, Tom Butime to investigate this crisis. Kadaga’s directive followed a complaint raised by Abbas Agaba
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Chris Ireland Sanyu Fm has unveiled a list of judges who will deliver a final judgment for the winner of its recently launched talent search dubbed “Hot Mic Search” One of the judges announced today is Chris Ireland, the founder and leader of the famous Code 9 band. Chris Ireland
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There have been calls for Government to provide free electricity to Ugandans for at least six months as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic that has affected income streams of the majority people. In response to the calls, the Electricity Regulatory Authority (ERA) says that it needs Shs64bn every month
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Tanzania's President John Magufuli (pictured) has for the second time declared the country to be coronavirus-free. He told a gathering at his official residence in the capital, Dodoma, on Monday that "God had heard prayers" by citizens. The president urged tourists to visit the country - and gave an assurance
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