Uganda is under lockdown with a curfew and extensive restrictions on movement to contain the spread of the coronavirus pandemic. Photographer, painter, poet and social activist De Lovie captures the market vendors following the government’s sleep-where-you-work order to prevent the virus’ transmission.
To see more of De Lovie’s photography please visit their Instagram.
Uganda’s lockdown imposes a curfew of 7pm, implemented by police beatings on those who do not comply. There is also a ban on public transport (except for motorcycle deliveries), and only private cars with a permission sticker from the Resident District Commissioner can be on the road, which means the only way to move around is by walking. For some, the lockdown is even more controlling; market vendors must adhere to the sleep-where-you-work order, and spend the night in their stalls, meaning drastic changes to their lives to combat the spread of the virus.
This photo blog captures some of these vendors in Uganda’s capital city, Kampala, who reflect on their unprecedented circumstances.
All copyright remains with De Lovie. For more information about their work please see their Instagram page here.
Brilliant work!
wow, this is brilliant. As a photojournalist myself, im wowed by this . Well done De Lovie. I would love to collaborate with you on future works (lovejoymtongwiza@gmail.com/ ljaysm@gmil.com)
Thankyou so much! I would immensely