National Prime Minister Rugunda goes into self-isolation as COVID19 Cases hit 557 Prime Minister Dr. Ruhakana Rugunda has gone into self-isolation after some of his contacts tested positive for Coronavirus. On his twitter handle this morning, Dr. Rugunda announced that whereas he tested negative, he has to self-isolate. Story by Howwe Editor \ 1591348678
National Police releases impounded taxis following Drivers’ Registration with KCCA At least 114 taxis and a coaster that were impounded on Thursday for transporting passengers without route charts have been released. Story by Howwe Editor \ 1591345497
National Passengers stranded, vehicles travel empty, taxis impounded as public transport resumes Hundreds of passengers were left stranded due to lack of taxis as public transport resumed work today Thursday in different parts of the country. Story by Howwe Editor \ 1591338348
National President Museveni Delivers State of the nation address, warns Landlords against evicting tenants President Yoweri Museveni has instructed that people whose businesses have been affected by COVID19 should be registered and an appropriate formula of support will be found that does not create dependency. \ 1591293100
National Tough times ahead as Ugandan vanilla farmers brace for low prices Ugandan Vanilla farmers will face a fall in prices after a clear downward trend in global prices as a result of increasing supply from Madagascar and other vanilla producing 3 countries was registered. Story by Howwe Editor \ 1591262420
National 15 New COVID19 cases confirmed Uganda has 15 new confirmed COVID19, bringing the total to 522. Story by Howwe Editor \ 1591260966
National AIGP Edward Ochom Replace AIGP Asuman Mugenyi as Director Operations Uganda Police Force The Inspector General of Police IGP Okoth Martin Ochola has appointed AIGP Edward Ochom as Director Operations Uganda police, replacing AIGP Asuman Mugenyi who retired last week, after 32 years in the force. Story by Howwe Editor \ 1591199671
National Uganda Martyrs Day dominated by COVID19 Talk Ugandans have been urged to stay home and follow the directives put in place by Ministry of health and President Yoweri Museveni. The call was made by several preachers during celebration of Uganda Martyrs Day. \ 1591184892
National Trade Minister clarifies on Malls allowed to open for Business on 4th June The minister for Trade and Industry Hon. Amelia Kyambadde has justified the move by President Yoweri Museveni to allow malls open for business starting tomorrow Thursday 4th June 2020 as he moves to lift the COVID19 lock down. Story by Howwe Editor \ 1591181713
National Police ready to enforce curfew on Thursday, as 3rd June Martyrs Day Celebrations attract only 100 Pilgrims Uganda police force is ready to deal with increase in activity as public transport returns to business as well as people doing business in malls. Despite all these numbers returning to work, curfew time remains between 7pm to 6:30am. Story by Howwe Editor \ 1591106476
National 32 new COVID19 Cases confirmed on Monday The ministry of health has announced that 32 new cases of COVID19 were confirmed on Monday, bringing the number of cases to 489. Story by Howwe Editor \ 1591103328
National Taxi Operators Double fares as PSVs prepare to return to work this Thursday The presidential directive of passenger service vehicles carrying half capacity has tongues wagging in Kampala already, after taxi drivers agreed on new fares starting Thursday 4th June when they return to work. Story by Howwe Editor \ 1591103099