Women Sleeping at her Food Stall

COVID Lockdown in Uganda

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February 9th 2022
Some people have asked me about how COVID affected Uganda. Grab a coffee; this is a long post! The restrictions places on the people were very harsh with both short and long term effects. On Monday March 18th 2020 was when lockdown truly started for Uganda. On that day, an immediate and strict lockdown was put in place: no public transport, no boda (motorcycle) taxis, closure of all ... read more

Africa » Uganda

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Uganda achieved independence from the UK in 1962. The dictatorial regime of Idi AMIN (1971-79) was responsible for the deaths of some 300,000 opponents; guerrilla war and human rights abuses under Milton OBOTE (1980-85) claimed at least another 100,0... ... read more