Madi Okollo, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Leaders in Madi Okollo district have opposed a proposal by the Uganda Wildlife Authority-UWA to acquire additional land at Ajai Wildlife Reserve for Rhino conservation. In December, UWA announced plans to acquire 26.58 square kilometers of additional land at Ajai Wildlife Reserve to support …
Read More »UWA seeks additional land for rhino conservation
Madi Okollo, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Uganda Wildlife Authority-UWA is considering acquiring additional land for the expansion of Ajai Wildlife Reserve in Madi Okollo district to boost Rhino conservation. This comes a few days after UWA announced plans to reintroduce the White Rhinos to Ajai Wildlife Reserve. The proposed …
Read More »Poor network threatens EMIS registration in Madi Okollo
Madi Okollo, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Several schools in Madi Okollo district are failing to register learners under the Education Management Information System (EMIS) due to the poor network for internet and calls. The most affected schools are in Ewanga, Rigbo and Offaka sub counties where the network coverage is …
Read More »Landlords demand UGX 15 Billion for hosting refugees in Rhino camp
Madi-Okollo, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | A group of people claiming ownership of land hosting refugees in Madi-Okollo district, are demanding over 15 billion Shillings in compensation from the Office of the Prime Minister (OPM). Under their umbrella, Oluba Community Development Association (OCDA), the group is accusing the Office of the Prime …
Read More »Fresh tension as ‘Balaalo’ herdsmen return to West Nile
Terego, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | There is fresh tension in Terego and Madi Okollo districts following the return of the Balaalo herdsmen barely half a year after their eviction. Currently, the herdsmen are grazing in Ocea and Amuru villages in Maraju parish, Cina in Akinio parish all in Uriama sub-county, …
Read More »Madi Okollo district embarks on construction UGX 3.1Bn modern markets
Madi Okollo, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The government through the World Bank under the Uganda Support to Municipal Infrastructure Development (USMID) project is set to construct two multi-billion modern markets in Madi Okollo district. The markets to be constructed are Matangacia market in Kololo village, Rigbo sub-county, and Ayavu market …
Read More »Madi Okollo leaders demand reintroduction of rhinos at Ajai game reserve
Madi Okollo, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Local leaders in Madi Okollo district have asked the Ministry of Tourism, Wildlife and Antiquities to transfer some of the white rhinos at Zziwa Ranch in Nakasongola to Ajai Game Reserve. The leaders made the demand on Friday during the inaugural Madi Okollo district …
Read More »Suspected anthrax outbreak in Madi Okollo
Arua, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Madi Okollo District authorities are investigating a suspected outbreak of Anthrax disease. This follows the death of three animals from a kraal in Payonga village, Panduku parish in Pawor Sub County. Walter Avaga, the assistant veterinary health officer in charge of Lower Madi County …
Read More »Former Madi Okollo MP John Arumadri Drazu is dead
Arua, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | John Arumadri Drazu, the former Madi Okollo Member of Parliament and Forum for Democratic Change-FDC stalwart is dead. He breathed his last at his home in Anyafio cell in Arua City Central division on Thursday morning after developing breathing difficulties. His elder son, Tony Drazu Arumadri …
Read More »Police brokers peace talks between refugees and host communities after deadly attacks
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Police leaders in the West Nile have embarked on series of reconciliation and security meetings at Rhino camp in Madi Okollo district in a bid prevent potential future revenge attacks between South Sudanese refugees and host communities. A violent revenge attack left 10 South Sudanese …
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