National Police ready to protect Ugandans, warns Boda Boda Operators against protests Police and sister security organizations have applauded Ugandans for adhering to the COVID19 guidelines set by President Yoweri Museveni and the ministry of health. Story by Howwe Editor \ 1591613016
National Civilians, Soldiers Quarantined at Magamaga Barracks for coming into contact with COVID19 Patient Authorities have quarantined 69 people at Magamaga Military barracks after coming into contact with a COVID-19 patient. Story by Howwe Editor \ 1591609563
National MTN Support for E-Learning simplifies studying for University students amidst lockdown Like Namuli, Lynn Kwikiriza, a third year Law student at Uganda Christian University admitted to the biting cost of data while studying at home; “I was used to opting for the library Wi-Fi while at campus. Mobile data while at home is quite costly given these hard times.” Story by Howwe \ 1591565140
National Police on High alert as Boda Boda Riders plan a demonstration next week Kampala Metropolitan Police have warned a group of people disguising as motorcycle (boda boda) operators who are allegedly planning to stage demonstrations next week to disrupt government systems to ease the lock down that they will be dealt with accordingly. Story by Howwe Editor \ 1591556625
National Unregistered Taxis, Buses get 3-days waiver to Ferry travelers on upcountry routes Taxis and buses which have not yet registered with KCCA to ferry travelers going upcountry, have been given a waiver for 3 days to transport people who have been stranded in parks since Thursday morning. Story by Howwe Editor \ 1591383749
National Man arrested for accidentally spearing friend to death while hunting Police in Nwoya District have arrested a 25-year-old man for allegedly killing his friend while hunting in Murchison Falls National Park. \ 1591383682
National Three Arrested for dealing in Ivory worth UGX 30 Million Police in Kampala have arrested three suspects on allegations of unlawfully dealing in protected species particularly ivory valued at Shs 30 million. Story by Howwe Editor \ 1591359782
National Man arrested for accidentally spearing friend to death while hunting Police in Nwoya District have arrested a 25-year-old man for allegedly killing his friend while hunting in Murchison Falls National Park. Story by Howwe Editor \ 1591359752
National Kasumbi Tombs catch fire again Police Directorate of Fire and Rescue Services has Friday put out a fire that broke out break at Kasubi tombs in one of the huts. Story by Howwe Editor \ 1591357960
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