The government of Uganda has openly told athletes in the country to use part of their savings to survive during the lockdown caused by the coronavirus.
Like many countries in the world, Uganda has severely been affected by the Covid-19 pandemic with most sporting activities being suspended for the next 30 days.
While in Kenya, the government through Sports Cabinet Secretary Amina Mohamed promised to support all athletes during trying moments financially, Uganda State Minister for Sports Denis Hamson Obua has stated they will not be able to support athletes.
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“Athletes should now use their savings to support themselves since at the moment all the money has been channeled to fight the coronavirus,” Obua is quoted by New Vision.