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How coronavirus will affect the informal sector
Coronavirus is going to have a devastating impact on economies. Africa has a particular vulnerability because so many people work in the informal sector. Njeri Kinyanjui explains how this could unfold for informal labourers and whether there’s anything that can be done to support them
March 23, 2020
Health
Coronavirus: how long does it take to get sick? How infectious is it? Will you always have a fever? COVID-19 basics explained
There’s still a lot we don’t know but here’s what the evidence tells us so far about the coronavirus, which has been confirmed in Uganda, and the disease it causes, COVID-19
March 22, 2020
Economy
Uganda confirms first coronavirus case and seals off borders
A 36-year-old man who arrived into the country from Dubai on Saturday morning is the first confirmed positive case of the Covid-19 coronavirus in Uganda, the ministry of health said
March 22, 2020
Economy
Coronavirus: Bank of Uganda announces mitigation measures, to intervene in foreign exchange market
The Bank of Uganda has announced plans to ensure that banks and credit institutions continue to operate effectively as coronavirus roils the economy, and that it is engaging telecom companies and commercial banks to reduce transaction fees and charges
March 20, 2020
Economy
Politics & Policy
Coronavirus: Uganda restricts travel abroad and public gatherings, to close schools
Uganda will close schools, restrict public gatherings and travel abroad in order to limit the spread of the coronavirus, which has not yet been confirmed in the country, President Yoweri Museveni announced Wednesday in a national address
March 18, 2020
Companies
Travel & Tourism
Uganda Airlines cancels some flights amid coronavirus outbreak
Uganda Airlines is suspending some flights to Nairobi and Bujumbura due to the coronavirus outbreak, and cancelling flights to Mogadishu, Mombasa, Kilimanjaro and Zanzibar "until further notice", a statement by the company said
March 18, 2020
Economy
Politics & Policy
Coronavirus will hit vulnerable households particularly hard
For vulnerable families, lost income due to an outbreak can translate to spikes in poverty, missed meals for children, and reduced access to healthcare far beyond COVID-19
March 16, 2020
Politics & Policy
Rwanda confirms first case of coronavirus
An Indian citizen has tested positive for the COVID-19 coronavirus in Rwanda, six days after he entered the country, and is being treated at a health facility in isolation, Rwanda's health ministry said on Saturday
March 14, 2020
Politics & Policy
IMF, World Bank set aside $60bn for coronavirus response in developing countries
The International Monetary Fund and the World Bank are allocating more than $60 billion in emergency funds for developing countries to combat the coronavirus outbreak
March 5, 2020
Economy
Private sector activity falls to 5-month low on coronavirus supply disruptions
Uganda's private sector expanded at its slowest pace in five months in February as the coronavirus outbreak affected the supply of goods from China, according to a survey of purchasing managers' activity released on Wednesday
March 4, 2020
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