BY RICHARD DRASIMAKU ARUA: FRIDAY, 23 JANUARY 2026 Gaspero Ombadro Oda may have died 46 years ago but his legacy loomed large as the people in Ayivu East constituency thronged to the polling stations to cast their vote. On the ballot for the Parliamentary candidates was Eng William Tiyo, a grandson but …
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BY RICHARD DRASIMAKU ARUA: SUNDAY, JANUARY 18, 2026 Revealing in victory of the January 15, 2026 polls after declaration by Osman Ezale the Arua City Returning Officer on Friday, Eng William Tiyo Oda of Ayivu East Constituency and Fiona Onzima of Ayivu West have pledged to work together in unity …
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BY RICHARD DRASIMAKU ARUA: TUESDAY, JANUARY 6, 2026 Alfred Obitre, a bodaboda rider in Onzivu Ward has always longed for a humble, God fearing and sociable Member of Parliament whom community members could easily approach to pass on their issues and wait for honest feedback. His aspirations grew more urgent …
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BY RICHARD DRASIMAKU ARUA: SUNDAY, JANUARY 04, 2026 It was a demonstration of affection, support and enthusiasm at various venues in Yabiavoko ward commonly referred to as Riki in the former Oluko sub county, as Eng William Tiyo Odaa, the National Resistance Movement candidate canvassed for votes. The extraordinary scenes …
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BY RICHARD DRASIMAKU ARUA: SUNDAY, DECEMBER 28, 2025 From Ayivu East Constituency to Arua Central Division, National Resistance Movement Flag-bearers, Eng William Tiyo Oda and Jackson Atima have intensified the mobilization for youth and women votes as the general campaigns enter the final lap. On Saturday, both candidates illuminated roadside …
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BY RICHARD DRASIMAKU ARUA: MONDAY, DECEMBER 22, 2025 Mildred Adakuru, a resident of Muceva cell in Tanganyika ward says that in Eng William Tiyo, the right Member of Parliament for Ayivu East constituency has arrived at the right time they need him. “If you want change in terms of development …
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BY RICHARD DRASIMAKU ARUA: TUESDAY, DECEMBER 16, 2025 On the fateful day, the youth mobilisers were returning home after canvassing for support for former Gender, Labour and Social Development Minister Zoe Bakoko Bakoru when they were ambushed by drunken supporters of a rival candidate who armed them with machetes. That …
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BY RICHARD DRASIMAKU ARUA: SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 22, 2025 There is growing confidence in the campaign team of Eng William Tailor Tiyo Odaa after two weeks of canvassing for votes in which they traversed 52 villages in the former Aroi sub county. As they prepare to move on to Manibe area, …
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BY RICHARD DRASIMAKU ARUA: TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 11, 2025 Topista Enatia, a resident of Bura Ward in Ayivu East Division is perturbed that no one from her area has gone for training at the Presidential skills training center in Zombo district or Adjumani where several youths have in the past three …
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BY RICHARD DRASIMAKU ARUA: MONDAY, JULY 7, 2025 It was a consistent theme in his message as Eng William Tiyo Odaa addressed a plethora of rallies in Bura ward on Sunday. “Some politicians have their children studying in Kampala but they tell you not to mind about the education of …
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