The fire, which started at around 1:00 am on Friday morning, reportedly started from a cooking stove before spreading to other shops. Preliminary reports suggest that a shop attendant, who was cooking at night, left a charcoal stove unattended after falling asleep, which sparked the fire.
Evelyn Droru, one of the affected residents says that the floods were triggered by a two-day downpour received in the area. She further notes that access to schools have become a challenge for their children since all the connecting bridges in these areas are submerged.
Adjumani District Health Officer Dr. Dominic Drametu explains that the cases are among asylum seekers from Sudan’s capital in Khartoum who crossed to Uganda at Elegu border point of entry on Sunday.
According to Titus Jogo, the Refugee Desk Officer in The Office of Prime Minister (OPM), they have resolved together with UNHCR to relocate the Sudanese refugees to Kiryandongo to avoid the looming crisis in the district.
Vick Opia, a palliative care specialist in Adjumani, expressed concern about the sharp increase in new cancer cases, soaring from 56 to 203 within a short period. Opia emphasized the need for intensified awareness efforts by leaders to alleviate this burgeoning burden.
Dolorence Inyani Mane, the Adjumani District HIV focal person, attributes the high number of HIV infections to the booming charcoal business and the mobile nature of refugees.
In a statement released on Wednesday, 28 June 2023, Ambassador Amoko regretted events and what he terms as untruths that happened after the passing of her late wife Justice Arach, describing it as rude awakening for our family and for the Madi Community.
Cosmas Madile, a cousin brother to Ambassador Idule wonders why there is a wrangle over her burial despite the fact that Justice Amoko was officially married to his brother. Madile further notes that they are fully prepared to give her a decedent set off.
The most affected villages are Ogolo North and Ogolo South in Liri parish, and Elegu Central and Melekwe villages in Elegu parish in Arinyapi sub-county where most houses and crops have been submerged.
