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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 …

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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 …

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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, …

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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 …

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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 …

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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 …

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Arua registers over 40 animal bites per month-Report

Arua, Uganda  | THE INDEPENDENT |  Between 25 and 42 people are beaten by animals in Arua and parts of Maracha Koboko, Yumbe and Madi Okollo monthly, a report by Arua District Veterinary Department has revealed. Dr. Willy Nguma, the Arua District Veterinary Officer, says, 51-percent of the animal bites involve …

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