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OUT OF SEVERE ILLNESS, A CHURCH WAS BORN IN DRC

BY RICHARD DRASIMAKU ITURI: THURSDAY, JANUARY 2, 2025 The year 2020 began like a normal year for Flavia Candiru, a resident of Ozoo Pedele in Aru territory in Ituri province, Eastern Democratic Republic of Congo. A sudden severe illness shrouded in mysterious origin changed the whole story and with it …

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THE BUSINESS OF TURNING PLASTIC WASTE INTO MONEY SAVING THE ENVIRONMENT IN ARUA CITY

BY ANDREW COHEN AMVESI                 ARUA: OCTOBER 30, 2024 Plastic waste, especially the poor disposal of bottles of mineral water, soft drinks and liquor, is one of the commonest forms of environmental pollution in Arua city. However, the business of making money from collecting plastics for sale is often regarded as …

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NARO, JICA DEVELOPING 25 NEW UPLAND RICE VARIETIES TO ADDRESS WETLAND DEGRADATION, EFFECTS OF CLIMATE CHANGE

BY DRAMADRI FEDERICK ARUA: TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 19, 2024 The National Agricultural Research Organization (NARO) under the auspices of the Ministry of Agriculture, Animal Industry and Fisheries (MAAIF), has commenced research into developing new suitable varieties and technologies applicable for rice farming to reverse the effects of climate change due to …

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ARUA LEADERS RAISE RED FLAG OVER HUMAN TRAFFICKING

BY RICHARD DRASIMAKU ARUA: Thursday, November 14, 2024 Human trafficking used to be a crime heard of from faraway countries, but now it has come closer to home raising alarm among the leaders in the Arua district and Arua City. The leaders who are involved in human rights protection called …

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ARUA PROPHETESS AYIKORU ROOTS FOR STRONG FAMILIES AS FOUNDATION FOR CHRISTIAN LIVING

BY RICHARD DRASIMAKU ARUA: WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 13, 2024 It was a moving message during a deliverance session at the Odia based revival church in Arua district on Wednesday to assuage many heartbroken couples seeking emotional and spiritual support. Prophetess Grace Ayikoru emphasized the importance of Christians strengthening the bond within …

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FRESH BREED OF PROFESSORS JOIN UGANDA NATIONAL ACADEMY OF SCIENCE

BY RICHARD DRASIMAKU ARUA: TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 5, 2024 The Uganda National Academy of Science (UNAS), an independent, non-profit and nonpolitical organization that prides in advancing academic excellence and societal transformation through evidence-based research and policy formulation has received a boost of new breed of scientists whom it has enrolled into …

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PROMISING RESULTS EMERGE FROM RESEARCH BY MAKERERE UNIVERSITY PROFESSOR ON URINE AS CHEAP SOURCE OF FERTILIZER

BY RICHARD DRASIMAKU KAMPALA: TUESDAY, OCTOBER 29, 2024 At a slummy suburb of Uganda’s Capital City, Kampala, Dr Charles Niwagaba, an associate professor of civil engineering at Makerere university is spearheading research basing on human urine as a source for cheap fertilizer. It is hoped that this could bring a …

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The Hidden Toll of Open Cast Gold Mining on Health, Environment: The Case of Uganda and Burundi

Bare-chested miners dig pits to look for gold in Odupi sub county, Uganda. Image by Richard Drasimaku. Whether in Uganda or Burundi, gold mining remains predominantly artisanal and rudimentary. Many miners do not care about their health, less about the environment. By Richard Drasimaku and Renovat Ndabashinze November 15, 2023 …

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MUNI UNIVERSITY UNVEILS SH114.256 BILLION IDI AMIN MEMORIAL PROJECT PLAN

BY RICHARD DRASIMAKU ARUA: Thursday, August 24, 2023 The Muni University in Arua, host of the inaugural Idi Amin memorial lecture to be held on September 1, 2023, has unveiled a sh114.256 billion (USD30.88 million) memorial project plan that is expected to enhance the furtherance of the university’s mission to …

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NUBIANS TO HOLD FIRST NATIONAL PARLIAMENTARY ASSEMBLY IN ADJUMANI DISTRICT

BY RICHARD DRASIMAKU ARUA: THURSDAY, AUGUST 17, 2023 The Nubian community in Uganda is planning the first national parliamentary sitting as efforts by the Arua Nubian leadership to unify the scattered community starts to bear the first fruits. The national assembly will be hosted in Adjumani district from September 1 …

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