Kabaka of Buganda Ronald Muwenda Mutebi donates UGX 100 million to help in COVID-19 fight
The Kabaka of Buganda, Ronald Muwenda Mutebi II has donated UGX 100 million in addition to food items and health-protective gears to help in the fight against the deadly Coronavirus disease COVID-19.
According to Prince Wasajja who presented the donation, the Kabaka donated these food items on top of the money to help support mostly those who are in much need of food during this time when many people’s jobs are on a standstill.
“The Kabaka has sent us with some food, he knows people need food especially now that they aren’t working. We also thank the president for the efforts to provide food to the people,” Prince Wasajja stated.
The donation was presented to the Prime Minister, Dr Ruhakana Rugunda – the chairperson of the National Task Force at the office of the Prime Minister on Tuesday 7th.
The National Task Force is a team that was chosen to help and spearhead actions including aiding the needy and poor at this time when the country is fighting very hard to eradicate the pandemic that is claiming lives globally.
Meanwhile, Wasajja on behalf of the Buganda King advised the general public to stay very vigilant adding that he is optimistic the country is in position to handle this pandemic.
Also, Wasajja thanked the government and President Museveni in particular for the steadfast leadership that has steered the country since the outbreak of this deadly virus.
He also commended part of the general public for being very compliant to the President’s directive of stay home at a time of need.
“This is a challenging time which has caused financial and emotional grief to the nation. We should all stay vigilant, we know sacrifices are being made but we shall overcome this pandemic. I believe Uganda has the resources to overcome this. I assure you of the support of the Kabaka and the people of Buganda,” Wasajja said.
“On behalf of the Kabaka and Buganda, we would like to thank the president and government for the steadfast leadership that has steered the country through the pandemic for now. We support and appreciate members of the public who have adhered to the call of the president to stay home.”
With Uganda currently still on 52 cases, many other notable companies have also come out to offer financial support and particular food reliefs in a bid to mitigate the spread of the virus.
