Police in Uganda’s capital, Kampala, have closed shops that had not installed wash-points, the New Vision newspaper reports. The authorities were following the president’s new
Category: Corona Virus
Nairobi weddings halted over coronavirus – again
Kenya has suspended marriage services in the capital, Nairobi, a day of restarting ceremonies. This is because the high number of couples seeking to tie
Tanzania and Kenya agree to meet over a border dispute
Tanzanian President John Magufuli and his Kenyan counterpart Uhuru Kenyatta have agreed that ministers from the two countries should meet to resolve an on-going border
Coronavirus: South Africa Covid-19 deaths ‘to soar’ in coming months
At least 40,000 people could die with coronavirus in South Africa by the end of the year, scientists have warned. The projections were made by
UNBS: We have not yet certified NYTIL to produce face masks.
The Uganda National Bureau of Standards (UNBS) has said that it has not yet certified any manufacturer to mass produce masks, raising concerns on how
Uganda: COVID-19 Cases Rise to 260 as 12 New Infections are Confirmed
The Ministry of Health has confirmed 12 new COVID-19 cases in Uganda bringing the total number of cases in the country to 260. All the
Transport restriction to ease in 95 districts
Private cars will be allowed to move starting May 26 while restrictions on public transport will be relaxed on June 4 as government moves to
Trump says WHO ignored racism against Africans in China
US President Donald Trump has criticised the World Health Organization (WHO) for not responding strongly to reports of racism and discrimination against Africans living in
Tanzania lifts restrictions on passenger flights
Tanzania’s civil aviation authority has lifted all restrictions on passenger flights operating in the country. The body said in a tweet that the development follows
Covid-19 blamed for a delay to Somalia-Kenya sea dispute case
The International Court of Justice has postponed a hearing into Somalia and Kenya’s long-running maritime dispute by another 10 months following Kenya’s petition. Both countries