Karim Hirji eats big in Afghanistan Refugees deal

By Drone Reporter 

Uganda’s Hotel Mogul Karim Hirji has reasons to smile.  The Imperial Group of Hotels boss is full of smile as you read this; The Drone Media has learnt that the former rally driver has signed a 6-months deal with United States of America to host Afghanistan refugees in his chain of hotels in Kampala and Entebbe.

Meanwhile the government of the Republic of Uganda this morning August 25, 2021 received fifty one (51) evacuees from Afghanistan who arrived aboard a privately chartered flight at the Entebbe International Airport.

According to a statement from the Ministry of Foreign Affairs this follows a request from the US government and acceptance by the government of Uganda to temporarily host at-risk Afghan nationals and other who are in transit to the US and other destinations worldwide.

Uganda and the US government enjoy a long standing cordial bilateral relations which are historic in nature and continue to pursue common interests for the mutual benefits of both countries.

The decision to host those in need, is informed by the government of Uganda’s consistent policy of receiving refugees and persons in distress as well as playing a responsible role in matters of international concern.

The evacuees who included men, women and children underwent the necessary security screening as well as the mandatory COVID-19 testing and the required quarantine procedures.

The statement says that whereas it had been arranged for some Ugandans to travel on the above flight, due to the challenges of accessing the airport in Kabul, they were unable to make it. Arrangements are being made to bring them in the subsequent flight.