President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni is scheduled to address Ugandans for the third time since he implemented a shutdown following the soaring cases of Coronavirus in the country.
Museveni through his press team announced that he will address the nation on Friday (today) at 8pm.
The anticipation among Ugandans is the President will announce more stringent measures in the fight against this global pandemic which has since claimed over 50000 people and over 1 million infected.
After announcing a lockdown on Monday, Museveni would again clarify on the directives he issued on Tuesday.
His directives particularly banning private transport has since paralyzed movement of individuals who are seeking services like medical, food across the country.
A small number of Ugandans has already paid a heavy price after failing to secure clearance from government officials to access medical services.
TrumpetNews understands that Museveni in Friday’s address will answer queries raised by social media enthusiasts, a communication channel that has since emerged as biggest in disseminating information among members of the public in the lockdown period.
His team, this news site has learnt compiled queries, concerns and comments posted by several citizens in relation to the impact of the lockdown as far as COVID-19 is concerned.
Museveni’s address will be covered by all TVs and Radios in the country.
TrumpetNews will keep updating its social media pages of Facebook (Trumpet News and Twitter (@TrumpetNewsUG) during the address.
