Mtoto Tourz

02/09/2020

Let us continue to guard ourselves against COVID-19.

15/08/2020

Joshua Cheptegei makes Uganda proud after breaking the 5000 m in Monaco, Diamond league.
He shattered a previous world record which has been prevailing for the past 16 years.
Congratulations to you for keeping the Ugandan flag high.

01/08/2020

TOGETHER WITH YOU ON THE 27th CORONATION ANNIVERSARY - HIS HIGHNESS THE KABAKA OF BUGANDA.

As you are geared towards conserving the Buganda cultural heritage, we

26/07/2020

KAMPALA BODA BODA EXCLUSION ZONE.

Following the new guidelines to boda boda operations in Uganda as the Government loosens the COVID-19 lock-down, effective 27th July, 2020 boda boda operations will not be allowed in the Kampala exclusive zone.
We are eagerly waiting for the new mode of transport the Government will be unveiling to manage the City transport better.

What is your take on this arrangement.

22/07/2020

Schools remain closed as per the presidential guidelines last night, we we are still waiting patiently for our target audience to resume classes such that our environmental conservation outreach campaigns can also resume.
In the meantime, don't forget that even in Covid-19 we still have manage our environment.

05/06/2020

Today is the world Environment day with the theme, " Time for nature".

This day comes at a time when world and Uganda in particular is being greatly affected by man's activities to the endangerment of our environment.
This is so evident in the raising water levels of Lake Victoria to 13.4 which is the closest to the ever highest experienced in 1964 of 14.41 which has led to the continous flooding of the areas around the shores of lake victoria greatly affecting the economic activities like fishing, resorts and homes.
However, this environmental disaster has also affected most of the other water bodies all over country leading to Roads and bridges being eroded.
In Kasese, River Nyamwamba is also causing alot havoc by over running it banks and flooding wherever it passes.
All this and so many other environmental disasters in Uganda can easily be managed through protecting our environment by starting in our homes at an individual level by separating our garbage ; organic from non-organic, tree planting , controlling tree cutting, avoid settling in the swampy areas,modern agricultural practices but above all a deliberate Government effort to ensure that the National Environmental management Authority does its mandate to a satisfactory level.
As Mtoto tourz, we focus on sensetizing the school going children on the importance of their participation in protecting their environment for a better and more sustainable environment. We have been collaborating with school administrations in organising environmental school outreach and we are confident that when we are done with Covid-19, we continue from where we ended.
Together we can make it happen and the sooner the better.

22/05/2020

MINISTRY OF HEALTH, UGANDA GUIDELINES ON THE USE MASKS TO HINDER THE SPREAD OF THE CORONA VIRUS.

1.
What are the types of masks on the Ugandan market?
There are two types of masks on the Ugandan market namely:
1. Medical
2. Non-

• The medical masks include; N95, KN95 and surgical masks.
• The non-medical masks are made out of fabric (cloth)
• Medical masks should be preserved for health workers in health facilities and are not reusable. Since it is used in a hospital environment, it is highly contaminated by various infectious organisms and its reuse is risky.
2.
How do face masks work?
• COVID-19 is spread through sneezing, coughing, talking and breathing.
• When an infected person wears a face mask, the mask blocks the virus from spreading through sneezing, coughing, talking and breathing.
• The mask also prevents droplets from an infected person reaching the nose and mouth of the person wearing it.
3.
What type of masks should be used by the community?
• The community is encouraged to use non-medical masks (masks made out of fabrics e.g. cotton masks
• A 2 layered cotton masks with a filter material e.g. paper towel or coffee filter or polypropylene (the
material often used for non-plastic shopping bags . placed between the 2 layers may improve the mask
This material acts as a filter and can be removed before washing. Polypropylene is washable and reusable
4.
How protective are cloth and other face masks?
• When a double cloth mask is used with a filter inside, its protectiveness over 95%. (Report from CDC)
5.
Who should wear a mask?
• All adults
• Children aged 6 years and above
People with breathing difficulties should seek advice from medical personnel.
Children aged 2- 6 years are very active and cannot take
care of their masks and observe hygiene. They should only put on masks under close supervision
Children below 2 years should not wear a . ask as they
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have a small lung capacity

6.

When should one wear a mask?

• When going to public places – e.g. work, public transport, markets, supermarkets, shops, classrooms, places of worship, healthcare facilities etc
• When acceptable social distancing is not possible
• When one has a cough, cold or sore throat even when at home
• When at home and visited by a person who is not part of the household
• When in any congested area
• At work places, especially when with colleagues
• Do NOT wear a mask when running, jogging, or doing other physical activities
• It is not necessary to wear a mask when you are alone in the car but have it ready in case of another passenger or when you step out.
7.
Do I still need to stay at least 2 meters away from people when wearing a mask?
• Yes, because infection can still go through your eyes and touching other surfaces.
8.
How should one put on the mask?
• To put on the mask, hold onto the straps or loops and place it over the nose and mouth all the way to the chin
• Avoid touching the front and inner sides of the mask
• The mask should be kept on even when talking
• In case of need to remove the mask like for eating or drinking, the mask should be removed completely by holding on to the straps and folded with the inner side in and placed in a clean container such as an envelope. It may also be hanged on nails, hooks etc, in such a way that it does not touch any surfaces
• Wash hands with soap and water or use a hand sanitizer whenever one touches the front or inside of the mask
9.

Does the use of mask remove the need for other precautions against COVID-19?

The masks only complement and does not remove other precautions:
• Maintain periodic hand hygiene (washing with soap and water or hand sanitizer
• Maintain a social distance of at least 2 meters
• Avoid touching the mouth, eyes and the nose
10.

How should one care for the mask?

• Ensure the mask covers the nose, mouth and chin when wearing it.
• Keep the mask hanged in a clean area or in a clean envelope/container when not wearing it
• Wash and dry re-useable fabric (cotton) mask daily.
• Remove the filter before washing the mask.
• If the filter is washable (e.g. polypropylene) wash and dry it separately

11.
What care precautions should be taken when handling another person’s mask?
• Handle with the knowledge that other people’s masks are potentially infectious
• Observe hand hygiene after handling masks
• Ensure that the mask does not come into contact with one’s mouth, eyes or nose
12.
Can wearing a mask and repeated use of sanitizer interfere with one’s immunity?
• No.
• Masks and sanitizers reduce the load of the undesirable germs but do not interfere with the immunity
13.
Should air conditioning be used in cars, offices, places of worship etc during this time of
COVID-19?
• It is not advisable to use air conditioning
• A well-ventilated place with free air circulation is advised.
14.
Specifications for homemade masks
• Preferably100% cotton
• Double layered with a pouch for a filter which may be polypropylene, tissue or toilet paper
• It should be wide enough to cover the nose, mouth and the chin
• The loops should not be too tight for comfort
15.
Where can I buy a mask?
• Ministry of Health has provided specifications for the fabric masks to the general public
• These specifications should be observed when one is buying a home-made or factory-made mask.
• Masks on sale should be sealed in a transparent polyethene to avoid contamination and repeated trying on.
• Wash and iron fabric masks before use
16.
Disposal of masks
• Fabric masks can be re-used as they are washable. They can be used as long as the fabric is not worn out, develops holes or is so thin that light can be seen through it.
• When the above happens, dispose by burning or throwing in a pit latrine
17.
DON’Ts
• Do NOT pick medical masks that have been disposed
• Do NOT share masks even with close family members.
• Do NOT re-use medical masks
• Do NOT borrow masks
• Do NOT buy medical masks from the streets.
18.

Will I be penalized for NOT wearing a mask?
• Yes.
• Wearing masks is mandatory in Uganda as per the Presidential Directive and the Statutory Instrument.
• You will be denied access to ANY public facilities without a MASK

19/05/2020

A walk through the New Taxi park kampala.

Today I decided to move into down town kampala to check on the impact of the lock-down to this neighbourhood.
Despite the fact that Kikuubo area was quite busy with a sizeable number of people, the New Park was humblingly empty with no single activity therein, you may say as expected but my God it is a such an experience!!!
I actually decided to take this opportunity to ride my bike all around it a number of times just to enjoy the space never seen before in the history of this Park.
It is just amazing how this world can change to either directions in ways we have never imagined even in our wild dreams.
I believe we have been reading Bible stories like the Noah's ark, the separation of the Red sea, Peter walking on water and others, even when we could close our eyes, we could not visualise these events but after this lock-down experience, I bet all these stories can now be visualized, we can indeed testify that happened.
It will be quite a hard nut to cruck for someone to explain this experience to another who is to born after this whole world lock-down.

18/05/2020

WHY IS THE LAKE VICTORIA WATER LEVELS RAISING?

Uganda, is currently experiencing impacts of intensive and prolonged rainfall which has caused rise in water levels of major water bodies and flooding in several areas of the country.

In 1961 to 1964 and also 1996 to 1998, Uganda experienced similar intense rainfall that resulted in rise in the levels of rivers and Lakes below which no developments and settlements should be made.

The current rise in Lake Victoria water level started on 1st October 2019 and has consistently gone up from 12.00 meters to the current level of 13.32 meters as of 30th April 2020. This is a rise of 1.32 meters attained in only 6 months and the level is only 0.08 meters away from the highest level ever recorded.

Lake Victoria is a huge trans-boundary body shared by Kenya, Tanzania and Uganda with about 23 rivers that bring water into the lake. Some of these rivers originate as far as Rwanda and Burundi. When it rains water finds its way into Lake Victoria. However, all this in this inflow has only one exit through River Nile at Jinja.

This water level has also been accelerated by human activities especially environmental degradation. Loss of forest cover, encroachment on wetlands, lakeshores and river banks including poor land use practices, have resulted in soil erosion leading to siltation of our water bodies. This has resulted in speedy movement of water into the lakes and rivers with a lot of silt which has further reduced water storage capacities of our water bodies. In addition, urbanization has created highly impermeable surfaces like roads, roofs, pavements that have reduced water infiltration into the soil, interception and evapo-transpiration capacity of forests and wetlands.

The floods within Lake Victoria Basin and other areas of Uganda are already having negative impacts on the people and developments.

Hydropower Generation
The increased water level is causing dislodgement of papyrus mats from encroached shorelines resulting into huge mass of floating Islands which are dangerous to hydropower infrastructure.

Water Transport and Bridge Construction
Some Ferries along River Nile have been suspended as there is inundation and submergence of jetties and landing sites. Downstream of Isimba Hydropower Dam has come to a halt.

Water, Sanitation and Health
Essential facilities such as drinking water and sanitation systems, health facilities, roads, among others have been affected. Possible water borne and water related disease incidences such as cholera, dysentery, malaria, and bilharzia are likely to increase.
Settlements and Establishments
Settlements and developments around Lake Victoria and River Nile have been affected with many hotels, beaches and individual house already flooded. Some of the establishments submerged include Serena-Kigo Hotel, Speke Resort Hotel Munyonyo, Hotel Protea Entebbe, Gaba Beach, K.K Beach, Miami Beach, and several other beaches, markets, Gaba water works, jetties, and settlements/homes around the lake. A number of areas around Lakes and rivers have been identified as high flood risk areas and essential features such as schools, health facilities and places of worship both churches and mosques are at risk.
Other water bodies in around Uganda are also affected, Lake Kyoga is projected to exceed the highest historical water level of 13.2 meters and as such shorelines, swamps and flood plains are experiencing high water levels.

Considering that the rise in water level in most of the water bodies and the flooding in several areas of Uganda has been attributed to among others encroachment on wetlands, lakeshores, river banks, and forests, and poor land use practices, urgent actions need to be taken to avoid similar problems in future.

What role can you play in averting this Environmental problem?

10/05/2020

It is amazing how devoted Mothers are @ nurturing all us babies. We need to greatly and always pray for more blessings to them.
HAPPY MOTHER'S DAY AND CELEBRATE THAT ACHIEVEMENT.

27/04/2020

WHO CAN TELL ME WHAT IS HAPPENING HERE, THAT HIS EXCELLENCY HAD TO CREATE TIME TO PAY A COURTESY CALL ?

If you don't know, don't worry you will be informed by the Mtoto tourz.

26/04/2020

MOSQUITOES UNDER CURFEW TODAY AND ALWAYS IN UGANDA.
Today as we commemorate the World malaria day 2020 with a theme "A zero malaria starts with me".
Ensure that as you implement the Ministry of Health rules on COVID-19 prevention, do not forget to also put the Mosquitoes under Curfew by sleeping under a treated Mosquito net.

26/04/2020

MTOTO TOURZ ENVIRONMENTAL CONSERVATION OUTREACH.

We discovered that working with Primary school Children has a very strong sustainable drive to enhancing environmental protection and Promoting Tourism in Uganda.
The interaction we had with the children before the Lock-down, had greatly inspired and showed us that we had chosen the right Partners in this drive.
, the Lock-down with soon be over and our programme will resume.
Phiona .N. Ssenkubuge

17/04/2020

THE CHILD'S MIND

Mtoto mainly focuses on empowering Children with brain teasing challenges to the conservation of Uganda's endangered environment.
We interact with the Primary going children to enhance their knowledge base but mainly so to learn from them as well
You you will greatly surprised by the enormous amount of ideas these little angels have towards improving our Mother-land's environment.
We shall keep on updating you on the great ideas we got from the schools we have visited before the Covid-19 lock-down .

03/04/2020

UNFORGETTABLE FAMILY BOND , .
Since the beginning of the quarantine, we have been forced to have more with our families which has not been the case for so many families in Uganda for a very long time.
This family time is to create far reaching memories than we can all imagine.It will be told to many for many generations to come and many of them will not believe it as many us don't believe stories like the Noah Ark, the separation of the Red sea during Moses's time and some many others.
Let us take this time to create an unforgettable family bond and to reflect on our dear lives, country. You can share with us on how have spent the first days of this Covid19 quarantine. .

02/04/2020

A COMMON COLD STILL EXISTS, DONT GET WORKED OUT WITH .

In the prevailing health scare, any little cold related feeling may be related to the but we should not be so worked-out, stay cm as they general cold still exists as before.
The All India Institute of Medical Science ( AIIMS), New Delhi described the symptoms to look out for the different types of cold in order to help ourselves in this pandemic pressures.
A dry cough, sneeze is just an effect.
A cough with mucus,sneeze and a runny nose is a .
A cough, mucus, sneeze, runny nose with a body ache, weakness and light fever is .
For , it is a dry cough, sneeze, body pain, weakness, high fever plus difficulty in breathing.
Let us be vigilant in fighting the spread of COVID-19 by following the precautions provided by the .

31/03/2020

INNOVATE TO SURVIVE THIS LOCK -DOWN

Reuse construction site to control the spread of COVID-19 -19.
This is a brilliant idea of reuse at this time when most of us are really pocket/ wallet tight, let us think outside the box to ensure minimised costs as we . It is still remain our responsibility to manage our environment in this very tough times and children should play a very critical role.

30/03/2020

CONSISTENT HAND WASHING WITH WATER AND SOAP IS A MUST TO ALL OF US.
By Sunday 29th March, 2020, the Ministry of Health has confirmed that the number of Corona virus positive cases in Uganda has now reached 33. Out of the 206 samples tested, 203 tested negative and the 3 positive.
As Ugandans we must take personal responsibility by taking all the possible precautions to reduce on the spread of the infections especially the precautions communicated by the Government of Uganda.
The positive cases so far identified indicate that the spread has really widened to Masaka,wakiso,kayunga,Hoima,Iganga, Adjumani and Kampala.This means that all of Ugandans we must take necessary precautions .5metresofsocialdistance .

22/03/2020

🇺🇬🇺🇬🇺🇬Mighty Children of God, It is a very trying time but God's Mighty power will prevail over all of us. Unity we stand against COVID 19.🇺🇬🇺🇬🇺🇬

20/03/2020

What does self-quarantine mean?
This is a transparent self -restriction of persons’ activities when they are not ill with COVID-19 for the purpose of protecting unexposed members of the communities from contracting the disease should any at risk traveller become sick.
Who should be self -quarantined?
Travellers coming from countries/territories/areas with active transmission of COVID-19 as anaLysed and designated by the Ministry of Health (refer to the list of countries) shall be in seLf-quarantine for 14 days.
https://uccinfo.blog/2020/03/20/guidelines-on-covid-19-self-quarantine/

What does self-quarantine mean? This is a transparent self -restriction of persons’ activities when they are not ill with COVID-19 for the purpose of protecting unexposed members of the commu…

18/03/2020

THE COVID 19 IS SO REAL, THESE ARE NOT ORDINARY DAYS !!!!

Due to the increase in the number of infections of the infectious COVID 19 world over, the Mtoto tourz School Out-reach Programme will be put on halt for some time as we monitor the situation from the information provided by the Ministry of Health.

To all the Schools which have welcomed us to their facilities for the past month , we are very appreciative to your teamwork effort towards Conserving the Ugandan Environment with the innovations from the Children .
Andrew KisambaAnnet NamusokeSsesanga HamuzahPhiona SsenkubugeVIEW UgandaJoshua Lubwama

16/03/2020

90 TREES PLANTED, MTOTO TOURZ - BBOWA PRIMARY SCHOOL , LUWERO DISTRICT OUTREACH.

At the current rate of deforestation, those who will be alive in the next 40 years may not experience any forest cover in Uganda. Therefore , the best age group to manage this problem are Children.

Uganda has already lost two-thirds of its forest cover in the last 20 years. With the explosive population growth being experienced today unless we all take a part in restoring the Environment, our Children will be greatly affected.

Mtoto tourz took part in restoring the environment in Luwero district at Bbowa Primary School where we planted 90 trees, we believe these trees will go along way in making the school environment more friendly to the Pupils as they study.
The Children have a responsibility of managing the trees to maturity.

The Government of Uganda has also added value to the School by re-roofing the classroom which had been destroyed by the storm.

Watch out for our next outreach, you can give a hand.

12/03/2020

THE PRACTICAL AND INNOVATIVE CAPABILITY OF A UGANDAN PUPIL

Africa has the world’s youngest population. So equipping young Africans with skills they need to compete is a vital part of ensuring continuing growth in the most exciting continent.
In Uganda, 47.84 % of the Population is 0- 14 years amplifying the importance of this age group in the decision making process of this Country.
It is from this perspective that Mtoto tourz decided to introduce a School out-reach programme focusing on this Primary – going age group by imploring and exposing to them the challenges of Environmental conservation. We mainly focus on disseminating to them the integrated Solid waste management system; Reduce, Reuse and Cycle, looking at strengthening the practical and innovative capabilities of the Pupils.
Uganda is a naturally susceptible to floods and Drought, we encourage the Children to come with their own ideas through Art and Essay writing on how avert this.
In addition to the School out-reach, Mtoto tourz, operates a “touch and feel” tour experience in the affected areas which enables the Children to appreciate the challenges better.
Ssesanga HamuzahAndrew KisambaPhiona Ssenkubuge

06/03/2020

06/03/2020

Why does the city keep flooding?

Aboda boda rider wade through the flooded road at clock tower along Entebbe road . By Evelyn Kirabo (Pictures by Badru Katumba) The rains are here, soon, so will the floods. Kampala’s drainage system can only take so much; if history is anything to go by, it will fold. Ear to the ground and y

17/01/2020

Are they part of the process?

07/01/2020

Have you talked to your child about trees?

https://www.viewuganda.ug/mtoto-tourz/28-mtoto-tourz/overview/289-the-future-we-see.html

Our staff They say the best time to plant a tree is long gone, it's in the past. But they also say it is today! Starting the discussion about environment, conservation and tourism, the love for country is pertinent. But most with importantly, starting it with the little ones whilst they still are

25/12/2019

What's more Christmassy than watching the little ones excited about it?

17/12/2019

A child is impressionable.
What you imprint on them will stick.
Start now, do right by them.

11/12/2019

Welcome to Mtoto tours!!

11/12/2019

11/12/2019