It is alleged that the said ambulance, a motor vehicle, land cruiser number UG 6812M went missing from the hospital parking yard in the night of 27th/03/2021 and a case was reported to police on Monday 29th/03/2021 by a one Avaga Johnstone Norman, 35years, the head of security at Arua Regional Referral hospital.
3 night security guards who were on duty the night the ambulance was stolen were arrested to assist police with investigations and their identity has been withheld not to jeopardize investigations.
Angucia Josephine, the West Nile region police spokesperson says the trio is still detained at Arua Central Police Station as inquiries continue.
Daily Monitor
Thursday April 01 2021
At least 2,300 residents of Arua District have been vaccinated against yellow fever in the just concluded vaccination exercise by the National Medical Stores (NMS).
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At least 2,300 residents of Arua District have been vaccinated against yellow fever in the just concluded vaccination exercise by the National Medical Stores (NMS).
Dr Paul Bishop Drileba, the district health officer, called for the extension of the exercise due to the high turn up.
“We appreciate this gesture and our request to NMS is to increase the doses going forward. It is clear that the people appreciated this service. However, for NMS to fully vaccinate the people of Arua, we need like 10,000 doses, and the campaign should run for five days,” Dr Drileba said on Tuesday.
Daily Monitor
Wednesday February 17 2021
Locals of Obobi Cell in Odravu Ward, Ayivu Division in Arua City, collect water from the spring before it dried up. PHOTO / RASHUL ADIDI
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ARUA- The community of Obobi Cell in Odravu Ward, Ayivu Division in Arua City, have been hit by shortage of water after their only water source that was constructed three months ago dried up.
The spring well was constructed by Lenia Springs and completed in October at a cost of Shs18 million under the Northern Uganda Social Action Fund (Nusaf III).
The locals have now resorted to drawing water from nearby swamps.
Daily Monitor
Sunday January 24 2021
This photo shows a combination of unique winners from Uganda s 2021 electoral season. PHOTO/COMBO/NMG.
Summary
A shoemaker takes charge of Iganga District, a comedian will be in charge of Jinja City, a 75-year-old wins the district chair in Rakai, while a ruling NRM party member is fourth time lucky in Kasese District. We take a look at special winners from around the country.
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Sunday Monitor traces some of the figures who stand out.
Ezra Gabula: Shoemaker at helm of Iganga District
IGANGA. Mr Ezra Gabula was on Wednesday elected Iganga District chairperson, defeating eleven other contenders.
Daily Monitor
Wednesday January 20 2021
A polling assistant verifies the fingerprint of a voter at Aripezu East Polling Station in Ayivu West Division, Arua City. PHOTO/ FELIX WAROM OKELLO
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MONITOR TEAM
Ugandans on Wednesday head to the polls to elect city mayors in the 11 cities (Kampala inclusive) and district chairpersons countrywide.
According to Electoral Commission (EC) roadmap, today’s elections of District Local Government Councils shall include elections for District/City Chairpersons, Lord Mayor, Mayors, and Councillors at local government level.
The Kampala Capital City Authority is the governing body of the city that is mandated to administer the capital city on behalf of the central government and it is headed by the Lord Mayor, who works closely with the technical team headed by the Executive Director.