Tag Archives: Arua

Arua, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The family of a 23-year-old man who was shot by a Uganda Revenue Authority (URA) enforcement officer in Arua district are demanding Sh15 million in compensation. Phillian Anguni, a resident of Anzuu village in Vurra sub-county Arua district was shot on the right thigh …

Arua, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The High Court in Arua has thrown out a petition filed against State Minister for Lands Obiga Mario Kania. Apama Amato Boroa petitioned the court seeking to nullify Obiga Kania’s victory on grounds that four of his documents used for the nomination had different names …

Arua, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Arua regional Local Defense Unit-LDU recruitment center has recorded poor turn up of candidates on day one of the exercise. The exercise which started at 8am targeting any willing national between the age bracket of 18 to 29 years, in the region and beyond at …

Arua, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Security personnel have recovered a double cabin pick-up truck of the late MP Ibrahim Abiriga, which was stolen two weeks ago. The vehicle registration number UAY 668G, white in colour went missing from late Abiriga’s residence in Anyafio village Arua city last month. It was later …

Arua, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | A Police disciplinary court sitting in Arua City has acquitted two police officers, recommended three for dismissal and severely reprimanded one in connection with negligence of duty, which led to escape of a notorious suspect. The disciplinary Court chaired by Commissioner of Police Ubaldo Bamunoba …

Arua, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The Arua District Police Commander and Members of Parliament on Covid-19 committee clashed over operation of night discos in Arua city in total disregard of the presidential directive and Ministry of Health guidelines. The MPs who are on a fact finding mission on management of …

Arua, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Arua City Council has approved 338 million shillings supplementary budget for management of Covid-19. The money is part of the funds from the central government transfers to the cities and municipalities to support Covid-19 activities. In an extraordinary council sitting held on Monday, the councilors …

Arua, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Arua district Covid-19 surveillance team has complained of harassment from communities where they receive alerts for positive cases. According to the surveillance team, whenever they respond to the alerts, the communities block them from evacuating the cases for treatment, demanding guidance on how to treat …

Arua, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Police are holding a man who has been targeting mobile money operators in Arua city. Police picked up Alex Leku, a businessman from Ariwara town in DR Congo over the weekend after registering a complaint from one of his victims. It is alleged that Leku …

Arua, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Children selling foodstuffs have become a common sight on the streets in Arua city. Following President Yoweri Museveni’s announcement of a second lockdown, that also included the closure of educational institutions for 42 days, Arua city has seen several children selling merchandise in search of …