Caesar Draecabo, the chairperson for Uganda Chamber of Commerce Arua city notes that farmers in the region have been denied opportunities to venture into commercial agriculture due to failure to secure the affordable loans under the Agricultural Credit Facility financing.
Moses Amodo, the LC I Chairperson for Nsambia South Cell in Awindiri Ward of Arua Central Division revealed that the decision to establish the vigilante group was made during a collaborative meeting involving both the police and local residents.
Nicholas Ogwang, the Arua Chief Administrative Officer CAO told the committee members that they are stuck within the jurisdiction of the city and cannot move to the proposed new location for the district headquarter at Odumi in Vurra sub-county without the release of startup funds required for the construction of new administrative offices.
Preliminary police reports suggest that the unidentified robber offered Asega a bottle of beer suspected to be laced with chloroform, causing him to fall asleep. Seizing the opportunity, the robber absconded with Asega's motorcycle unnoticed.
Raul Osuga, the Speaker of Arua Central Division and councilor for Awindiri Ward criticized Akello for not taking action against the town agent of Bazar Ward in Central Division, identified as Adiru.
Green financing, also known as sustainable finance refers to services and products that support ecologically-friendly businesses and projects. It broadens access to environmentally-friendly goods and services for individuals and enterprises, equalizing the transition to a low-carbon society and resulting in more socially inclusive growth.
Legal consultant Fred Abibo, who drafted the by-law, revealed that investigations showed these girls were primarily recruited from neighboring districts such as Terego, Maracha, and Yumbe, with false promises of employment that later led to their exploitation.
Bosco Koloa, a resident of Komite Ward, stated that it has been nearly three years since his land registration process began, despite having fulfilled all the necessary requirements and paying the fees.
Toko Badru, the Media Officer for the West Nile Province, informed Uganda Radio Network that the summoned players are expected to commence non-residential training in Arua City as they gear up for their opening match against Busoga Province on July 23, 2023.
While acknowledging the Alur Kingdom's right to demand a separate province, Badru Toko, the media officer of the West Nile Province, pointed out that diverse communities exist beyond their region.
According to the World Bank out of the $ 5.4 billion total investments in the programme, only 30 percent of the funds have been absorbed by local governments. The report further indicates that, at least 300 billion Ugandan shillings is on average returned to the Consolidated Fund at the end of the financial year.
Morrison Rwakakamba, the Uganda Investments Authority board chairperson told Uganda Radio Network that the ongoing feasibility study will help the authority to develop master plans for the industrial parks.
Mahfouz Baguma, the Arua city malaria focal point person explains that under the initiative, they intend to establish mini laboratory in some selected schools within the city to educate the learners on science of female anopheles mosquitos that causes malaria. He further notes that, the learners are expected to apply the skills they would have acquired from school to implement malaria prevention in their homes or neighborhood.
Last year, Arua was selected among five cities in Africa to benefit from the USD 200,000 (about 740 Ugandan shillings million) Mayor's Migration Council project.
