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LOCK DOWN EASING: Museveni Allows 4th Passenger For Private Cars, Endorses ‘Scientific Election’

President Yoweri Museveni has allowed the addition of a fourth passenger to private cars as the country slowly eases the nation wide lock down imposed just over two months ago to stop the spread of coronavirus.

Museveni said this during his eighth address since the outbreak of the virus adding that schools, house of worship and bars will remain closed.

“There will also be a relaxation on the number of passengers in private cars from 3 to 4 including the driver, provided they are all putting on masks,” Museveni said.

He added, “The restriction on religious gatherings should be maintained and reevaluated in the last phase of lifting of restrictions. The NTF and MOH should engage and involve religious leaders in the COVID-19 response across various levels, given their critical role in shaping societal perspectives and behaviors.”

The president also spoke about the Electoral Commission’s revised roadmap for the 2021 general elections, saying it is safe for the country to go with the scientific election.

“If you eliminate those and messages of the contestants are passed on through the radios, TVs, socio-media, etc., the gathering for the elections themselves, can be safely managed with hand-washing, social-distancing (okweeha emyaanya ─ leaving gaps of the necessary metres between voters in line ─ a type of tonsemberera, otampika). This would remove the uncertainty that would be created by the postponement of the elections but also ensure that elections are held safely. I call upon Ugandans to support this option because it can work if all concerned do their assignment diligently,” Museveni said.

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