For four months since Uganda instituted a lockdown to curb the spread of COVID-19, motorcyclists known as boda bodas were banned from carrying passengers, though they were still allowed to carry luggage
National Unity Party plans to field Robert Kyagulanyi, known by his stage name Bobi Wine, for presidency
Clashes highlight local tensions caused by lack of funding and growing hunger among refugees
Police in recent weeks have been criticized for cracking down on the political opposition
Dr. Jane Aceng insists she was teaching public how to wear a mask, but critics say she should have followed government’s regulations, as some Ugandans have been killed and others thrown in prison for violating rules
Conservationists are looking for alternative income sources for communities to stop poaching
As part of measures to curb the spread of COVID-19, a Ugandan innovator has come up with a plastic shield for motorcycles to protect both driver and passenger. The shield is seen as not just reducing body contact, which could spread the virus, but also added security for motorcycle taxi drivers.
The shield is seen as not just reducing body contact, which could spread the virus, but also adding security for motorcycle taxi drivers
Ugandan runner Halima Nakaayi, the gold medalist in the 800 meters at the 2019 World Athletics Championships, is doing her best to prepare under the restrictions imposed by COVID-19
As Halimah Nakaayi trains with small groups to prevent the spread of COVID-19, she worries about her career being cut short
Uganda’s minister for relief, disaster and refugees says that if financial help isn't forthcoming from the international community, some refugees may have to be returned to their home countries
Some call electoral commission's move to a 'digitalized election' unconstitutional
Robert Kyagulanyi, better known as singer Bobi Wine, and longtime opposition leader Kizza Besigye are urging Ugandans to take part in peaceful protest Tuesday against the government and its response to COVID-19
New restrictions and regulations, mainly on taxis, leave many Kampala residents without a ride
Uganda's security officers stand accused of using excessive force and targeting political opponents while carrying out lockdown measures during the coronavirus pandemic. On April 19, police stormed the home of Ugandan legislator Francis Zaake and arrested him for allegedly disobeying presidential directives against distributing food aid. He was released a week later but with scars all over his body and left partially blind. Halima Athumani reports from Kampala. Camera: Francis Mukasa
Uganda’s March lockdown to curb virus included a ban on motor vehicles — both public and private — for nonessential personnel
Uganda’s March lockdown to curb the virus included a ban on motor vehicles – both public and private - for non-essential personnel.
Court nullifies police orders barring popular legislator and musician Bobi Wine from staging concerts in the country
The men were arrested at an LGBT shelter for coronavirus lockdown violations and have been in prison for more than a month
Outside of Uganda’s hospitals, though, health care workers are facing stigma
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