Daily Monitor
Monday December 28 2020
According to the Information Minister Ms Judith Nabakooba, Police will not give any permission for fireworks this time. PHOTO/COURTESY.
Summary
Ugandans have been used to welcoming the New Year by gathering in trading centres and lighting fire or displaying fireworks. Some Christians spend the night in prayers.
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The government has suspended all New Year night celebrations, including display of fireworks, prayers and converging in trading centres.
The Information minister, Ms Judith Nabakooba, said police have been directed not to grant any company permission to display fireworks, saying it would lead to gatherings of people and escalate the spread of coronavirus.