Alumni Voices: Celebrity Journalist, Mordecai Muriisa Sends Message to Ugandans in Lockdown

KIU, Main Campus - As the country comes to terms with fighting the COVID-19 pandemic that has seen over 700,000 cases confirmed globally, and over 33,257+ deaths, KIU Alumnus Mordecai Muriisa Martin Jr., who is a news anchor at NBS, has offered advice to Ugandans.

Mordecai shared his sympathy for Ugandans who depend on their daily businesses to make a living hence finding it difficult to adhere to the presidential guidelines. However, he emphasized that they should take heed.

"I advise all Ugandans to heed to the Presidentcâ¬â„cs and Ministry of Healthcâ¬â„cs precautionary measures as we stand together to fight this pandemic and Icâ¬â„cm convinced we shall defeat it," he said.

Further, he advised Ugandan law enforcement to exercise restraint as they enforce directives.