Today in pictures: Gov't implements ban on public transport
Mar 26, 2020
Private cars are not allowed to carry more than 3 people.
UGANDA NEWS IN PICTURES
On Wednesday, President Museveni ordered the suspension of public transport as the country battles with the coronavirus pandemic.
This was after the health ministry confirmed another five cases putting the total number of those infected with the virus at 14.
A UPDF officer making sure that all drivers are carrying the recommended number of passengers
Passengers stranded at the taxi park (Photos by John Tugume)
Police checkpoint at Jinja road
Soldiers patrolling the streets (Photos by Henry Nsubuga)
Boda Bodas have been instructed to carry luggage, foodstuffs and avoid carrying people
People use bicycles as alternative means of transport as advised by the president (Photos by Miriam Namutebi)
People decided to walk to work since all public means were banned
The usually busy Entebbe road now empty (Photos by Julius Luwemba)
A bicycle delivering household items in Upper Kaugga Mukono (Photos by Timothy Murungi)
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Ggaba market grapples with poor sewage system
Given the presidential directive that markets selling food should keep operating. The water from the sewage pipes has clogged and covered part of the market making it impossible for vendors to conduct business and also posing a threat to the health of the people buying and selling due to the smell and fear of contamination
