[WestNileNet] Latest Update (Sam Ejibua)
Hi All, I’m sure many must have been wondering what is Happening with Sam considering no update followed through yesterday but it was due to the fact that we hadn’t got anything conclusive to update on. Below is brief highlight to update of status as of today 14/12/2010. · Sam was meant to undergo minor corrective surgery today to align the jaw and teeth that got affected but the ENT surgeon on observation advised that, this should be given one week to allow the jaw settle and thereafter they will do both corrective surgery to deal with fracture of the nasal bridge as well as Dental alignment. · No more bleeding being experience. · Sam eats well though this is restricted to soft food given the fact that, he has problems with the jaw and some teeth that broke in the accident. · Sam is not being admitted but will be having bed rest at home until after one week when he will go for review as stated above. · Sam is able to walk freely without support of anyone let alone any object. · He is able to talk though it’s advised that, he shouldn’t overdo to allow the jaw settle. · Sam can be reached on 0704233234 until when he gets a replacement for his number and phone. I would like to once again take this opportunity to thank everyone who has supported Sam and the family during this time in whatever way they have and urge those that would still need to support financially or otherwise to do so through A’bati Mickson (0772994815) and wish him speedy recovery. Regards, Robert From: westnilenet-boun...@kym.net [mailto:westnilenet-boun...@kym.net] On Behalf Of afe...@mtn.co.ug Sent: Sunday, December 12, 2010 5:48 PM To: westnilenet@kym.net Subject: Re: [WestNileNet] Update Sam Ejibua Hi all, They have carried out both x-ray and CT scan at Mulago and Nsambia respectively and results are both okay except for fracture of the nasal bridge and all he needs is oral maxillary surgeon to review tomorrow to deal with the nose condition. The brain is intact and hope he will recover soon. Thanks to all who have shown support in every way possible and more especially. Dr Jim Peter Erema, Embati Richard for the guidance on who to contact and Dr Tumusiime of Nsambia hospital who left home to come and undertake the CT scan to confirm the above condition. Regards, Afema From: Ezama Ruffino [mailto:ezama.ruff...@gmail.com] Sent: Sunday, December 12, 2010 05:11 PM To: A Virtual Network for friends of West Nile westnilenet@kym.net Subject: Re: [WestNileNet] Sam Ejibua Hi Robert Its sad to learn of the assault of Sam Ejibua. Keep us posted on developments of his health. While assure him of my spiritual closeness for a quick recovery r -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScannerhttp://www.mailscanner.info/, and is believed to be clean. NOTE: This e-mail message is subject to the MTN Group disclaimer see http://www.mtn.co.ug/email/Email-disclaimer.aspx -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScannerhttp://www.mailscanner.info/, and is believed to be clean. NOTE: This e-mail message is subject to the MTN Group disclaimer see http://www.mtn.co.ug/email/Email-disclaimer.aspx ___ WestNileNet mailing list WestNileNet@kym.net http://orion.kym.net/mailman/listinfo/westnilenet WestNileNet is generously hosted by INFOCOM http://www.infocom.co.ug/ All Archives can be found at http://www.mail-archive.com/westnilenet@kym.net/ The above comments and data are owned by whoever posted them (including attachments if any). The List's Host is not responsible for them in any way. ___
Re: [WestNileNet] Latest Update (Sam Ejibua)
Robert, I'm devastated by the news of the attack on Sam. I will surely call him and to the best of my capacity at this moment ensure I also help financially. Thank you and all those who have been supporting him and updating us on the developments. Thank you once again. I will get in touch with Abati Mickson as soon as I'm able to charge some MM. Ejiku On Tue, Dec 14, 2010 at 12:21 PM, afe...@mtn.co.ug wrote: Hi All, I’m sure many must have been wondering what is Happening with Sam considering no update followed through yesterday but it was due to the fact that we hadn’t got anything conclusive to update on. Below is brief highlight to update of status as of today 14/12/2010. · Sam was meant to undergo minor corrective surgery today to align the jaw and teeth that got affected but the ENT surgeon on observation advised that, this should be given one week to allow the jaw settle and thereafter they will do both corrective surgery to deal with fracture of the nasal bridge as well as Dental alignment. · No more bleeding being experience. · Sam eats well though this is restricted to soft food given the fact that, he has problems with the jaw and some teeth that broke in the accident. · Sam is not being admitted but will be having bed rest at home until after one week when he will go for review as stated above. · Sam is able to walk freely without support of anyone let alone any object. · He is able to talk though it’s advised that, he shouldn’t overdo to allow the jaw settle. · Sam can be reached on 0704233234 until when he gets a replacement for his number and phone. I would like to once again take this opportunity to thank everyone who has supported Sam and the family during this time in whatever way they have and urge those that would still need to support financially or otherwise to do so through A’bati Mickson (0772994815) and wish him speedy recovery. Regards, Robert *From:* westnilenet-boun...@kym.net [mailto:westnilenet-boun...@kym.net] *On Behalf Of *afe...@mtn.co.ug *Sent:* Sunday, December 12, 2010 5:48 PM *To:* westnilenet@kym.net *Subject:* Re: [WestNileNet] Update Sam Ejibua Hi all, They have carried out both x-ray and CT scan at Mulago and Nsambia respectively and results are both okay except for fracture of the nasal bridge and all he needs is oral maxillary surgeon to review tomorrow to deal with the nose condition. The brain is intact and hope he will recover soon. Thanks to all who have shown support in every way possible and more especially. Dr Jim Peter Erema, Embati Richard for the guidance on who to contact and Dr Tumusiime of Nsambia hospital who left home to come and undertake the CT scan to confirm the above condition. Regards, Afema *From*: Ezama Ruffino [mailto:ezama.ruff...@gmail.com] *Sent*: Sunday, December 12, 2010 05:11 PM *To*: A Virtual Network for friends of West Nile westnilenet@kym.net *Subject*: Re: [WestNileNet] Sam Ejibua Hi Robert Its sad to learn of the assault of Sam Ejibua. Keep us posted on developments of his health. While assure him of my spiritual closeness for a quick recovery r -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by *MailScanner* http://www.mailscanner.info/, and is believed to be clean. -- NOTE: This e-mail message is subject to the MTN Group disclaimer see http://www.mtn.co.ug/email/Email-disclaimer.aspx -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by *MailScanner* http://www.mailscanner.info/, and is believed to be clean. -- NOTE: This e-mail message is subject to the MTN Group disclaimer see http://www.mtn.co.ug/email/Email-disclaimer.aspx ___ WestNileNet mailing list WestNileNet@kym.net http://orion.kym.net/mailman/listinfo/westnilenet WestNileNet is generously hosted by INFOCOM http://www.infocom.co.ug/ All Archives can be found at http://www.mail-archive.com/westnilenet@kym.net/ The above comments and data are owned by whoever posted them (including attachments if any). The List's Host is not responsible for them in any way. ___ -- Ejiku Robert, Group Manager, Igara Growers Tea Factory Ltd, P.O. Box 110, Bushenyi Office Tel:+256-772-700-797, Mobile:+256-772-522-619, +256-702-522-619 Office e-mail: ig...@iwayafrica.com, Personal e-mail: ejikurob...@gmail.com. ___ WestNileNet mailing list WestNileNet@kym.net http://orion.kym.net/mailman/listinfo/westnilenet WestNileNet is generously hosted by INFOCOM http://www.infocom.co.ug/ All Archives can be found at http://www.mail-archive.com/westnilenet@kym.net/ The above comments and data are owned by whoever posted them (including attachments if any). The List's Host is not
[WestNileNet] Barifa Land Grabbed
As you are all aware, Barifa forest is one of the Central Government Forest reserves. Some two or so years ago, Arua Municipal Council attempted to expand and extend its boundaries for a better planned Town. The Municipal then applied to the National Forest Authority to have Barifa de-gazetted. NFA accepted on condition that the Municipal Council got an alternative land for the forest. Municipal then got land worth 100 Million Shillings in Logiri and it has been paying for the land. I understand the Municipal Council intended to re-plan Barifa into a new Arua Town. Now some people have emerged from nowhere claiming that they are acting on orders from above and they have been clearing Barifa forest. The RDC Arua is the one purportedly supervising these people who have moved several trucks on the land. For us to act as WNF, we need a resolution and or a consent of the members so that we instruct our lawyers to file a suit stopping these guys from constructing any thing on the land and evicting them. If this situation is not arrested, Arua Municipal Council will loose the 100 Million shillings, we shall not have a better planned town and we shall in the words of the Bishop be worthless. What is your take on this ___ WestNileNet mailing list WestNileNet@kym.net http://orion.kym.net/mailman/listinfo/westnilenet WestNileNet is generously hosted by INFOCOM http://www.infocom.co.ug/ All Archives can be found at http://www.mail-archive.com/westnilenet@kym.net/ The above comments and data are owned by whoever posted them (including attachments if any). The List's Host is not responsible for them in any way. ___
Re: [WestNileNet] Barifa Land Grabbed
What those people are doing is unacceptable. As WNF, we need to stop them immediately. Just go ahead with your lawyers and file a suit. The more time we take debating this, the more damage is being done on the land. Thanks for bringing this issue to our notice. Ben On Tue, Dec 14, 2010 at 3:34 PM, Caleb Alaka calebal...@yahoo.com wrote: As you are all aware, Barifa forest is one of the Central Government Forest reserves. Some two or so years ago, Arua Municipal Council attempted to expand and extend its boundaries for a better planned Town. The Municipal then applied to the National Forest Authority to have Barifa de-gazetted. NFA accepted on condition that the Municipal Council got an alternative land for the forest. Municipal then got land worth 100 Million Shillings in Logiri and it has been paying for the land. I understand the Municipal Council intended to re-plan Barifa into a new Arua Town. Now some people have emerged from nowhere claiming that they are acting on orders from above and they have been clearing Barifa forest. The RDC Arua is the one purportedly supervising these people who have moved several trucks on the land. For us to act as WNF, we need a resolution and or a consent of the members so that we instruct our lawyers to file a suit stopping these guys from constructing any thing on the land and evicting them. If this situation is not arrested, Arua Municipal Council will loose the 100 Million shillings, we shall not have a better planned town and we shall in the words of the Bishop be worthless. What is your take on this ___ WestNileNet mailing list WestNileNet@kym.net http://orion.kym.net/mailman/listinfo/westnilenet WestNileNet is generously hosted by INFOCOM http://www.infocom.co.ug/ All Archives can be found at http://www.mail-archive.com/westnilenet@kym.net/ The above comments and data are owned by whoever posted them (including attachments if any). The List's Host is not responsible for them in any way. ___ ___ WestNileNet mailing list WestNileNet@kym.net http://orion.kym.net/mailman/listinfo/westnilenet WestNileNet is generously hosted by INFOCOM http://www.infocom.co.ug/ All Archives can be found at http://www.mail-archive.com/westnilenet@kym.net/ The above comments and data are owned by whoever posted them (including attachments if any). The List's Host is not responsible for them in any way. ___
Re: [WestNileNet] Barifa Land Grabbed
Hello, It seems like a situation of unclear circumstances, lets investigate further and get all our information right but swiftly of course. I am with you, we need to do things for a good of all From: westnilenet-boun...@kym.net [mailto:westnilenet-boun...@kym.net] On Behalf Of Caleb Alaka Sent: 14 December 2010 15:34 To: A Virtual Network for friends of West Nile Subject: [WestNileNet] Barifa Land Grabbed As you are all aware, Barifa forest is one of the Central Government Forest reserves. Some two or so years ago, Arua Municipal Council attempted to expand and extend its boundaries for a better planned Town. The Municipal then applied to the National Forest Authority to have Barifa de-gazetted. NFA accepted on condition that the Municipal Council got an alternative land for the forest. Municipal then got land worth 100 Million Shillings in Logiri and it has been paying for the land. I understand the Municipal Council intended to re-plan Barifa into a new Arua Town. Now some people have emerged from nowhere claiming that they are acting on orders from above and they have been clearing Barifa forest. The RDC Arua is the one purportedly supervising these people who have moved several trucks on the land. For us to act as WNF, we need a resolution and or a consent of the members so that we instruct our lawyers to file a suit stopping these guys from constructing any thing on the land and evicting them. If this situation is not arrested, Arua Municipal Council will loose the 100 Million shillings, we shall not have a better planned town and we shall in the words of the Bishop be worthless. What is your take on this -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean. ___ WestNileNet mailing list WestNileNet@kym.net http://orion.kym.net/mailman/listinfo/westnilenet WestNileNet is generously hosted by INFOCOM http://www.infocom.co.ug/ All Archives can be found at http://www.mail-archive.com/westnilenet@kym.net/ The above comments and data are owned by whoever posted them (including attachments if any). The List's Host is not responsible for them in any way. ___
Re: [WestNileNet] Barifa Land Grabbed/ west nile Golf course in ruins
Dear all, I was in Arua last week end and indeed part of the forest just opposite mayors residence, next to the NFA arua Office has been cleared for ' i was made to understand construction of 40 units of modern residential houses'. I was forward to members to to seek official information from NFA and Arua Municipal council before any action is taken. Secondly the West Nile Golf course is also going to the ruins, the club and the municipal can no longer maintain it and eventually people will begin lokking at it with demanding eyes for investment, what do we do? i was made to understand that the cutter is spoiled! This may also be a topic to share especially during this festive season; Merry X mass to all Aliti From: Caleb Alaka calebal...@yahoo.com To: A Virtual Network for friends of West Nile westnilenet@kym.net Sent: Tue, December 14, 2010 3:34:27 PM Subject: [WestNileNet] Barifa Land Grabbed As you are all aware, Barifa forest is one of the Central Government Forest reserves. Some two or so years ago, Arua Municipal Council attempted to expand and extend its boundaries for a better planned Town. The Municipal then applied to the National Forest Authority to have Barifa de-gazetted. NFA accepted on condition that the Municipal Council got an alternative land for the forest. Municipal then got land worth 100 Million Shillings in Logiri and it has been paying for the land. I understand the Municipal Council intended to re-plan Barifa into a new Arua Town. Now some people have emerged from nowhere claiming that they are acting on orders from above and they have been clearing Barifa forest. The RDC Arua is the one purportedly supervising these people who have moved several trucks on the land. For us to act as WNF, we need a resolution and or a consent of the members so that we instruct our lawyers to file a suit stopping these guys from constructing any thing on the land and evicting them. If this situation is not arrested, Arua Municipal Council will loose the 100 Million shillings, we shall not have a better planned town and we shall in the words of the Bishop be worthless. What is your take on this ___ WestNileNet mailing list WestNileNet@kym.net http://orion.kym.net/mailman/listinfo/westnilenet WestNileNet is generously hosted by INFOCOM http://www.infocom.co.ug/ All Archives can be found at http://www.mail-archive.com/westnilenet@kym.net/ The above comments and data are owned by whoever posted them (including attachments if any). The List's Host is not responsible for them in any way. ___
Re: [WestNileNet] Barifa Land Grabbed
Dear Friends, I think the slogan of acting on orders from above should not be intertained and every person hiding behind such slogans should be put to task to prove that they have followed the necessary procedures to acquire such pieces of land. In any case barifa forest is in Arua municipality and the municipal authorities who have applied for de-gazetting it and spent money in the process and who have a mandate to plan and oversee development in the municipality need to take a lead to establish the persons behind all these and give us a picture of what is happening. Philip On Tue, Dec 14, 2010 at 4:34 AM, Caleb Alaka calebal...@yahoo.com wrote: As you are all aware, Barifa forest is one of the Central Government Forest reserves. Some two or so years ago, Arua Municipal Council attempted to expand and extend its boundaries for a better planned Town. The Municipal then applied to the National Forest Authority to have Barifa de-gazetted. NFA accepted on condition that the Municipal Council got an alternative land for the forest. Municipal then got land worth 100 Million Shillings in Logiri and it has been paying for the land. I understand the Municipal Council intended to re-plan Barifa into a new Arua Town. Now some people have emerged from nowhere claiming that they are acting on orders from above and they have been clearing Barifa forest. The RDC Arua is the one purportedly supervising these people who have moved several trucks on the land. For us to act as WNF, we need a resolution and or a consent of the members so that we instruct our lawyers to file a suit stopping these guys from constructing any thing on the land and evicting them. If this situation is not arrested, Arua Municipal Council will loose the 100 Million shillings, we shall not have a better planned town and we shall in the words of the Bishop be worthless. What is your take on this ___ WestNileNet mailing list WestNileNet@kym.net http://orion.kym.net/mailman/listinfo/westnilenet WestNileNet is generously hosted by INFOCOM http://www.infocom.co.ug/ All Archives can be found at http://www.mail-archive.com/westnilenet@kym.net/ The above comments and data are owned by whoever posted them (including attachments if any). The List's Host is not responsible for them in any way. ___ ___ WestNileNet mailing list WestNileNet@kym.net http://orion.kym.net/mailman/listinfo/westnilenet WestNileNet is generously hosted by INFOCOM http://www.infocom.co.ug/ All Archives can be found at http://www.mail-archive.com/westnilenet@kym.net/ The above comments and data are owned by whoever posted them (including attachments if any). The List's Host is not responsible for them in any way. ___
Re: [WestNileNet] Barifa Land Grabbed/ west nile Golf course in ruins
I talked to some officials of Arua Municipal Council, they are also at a loss. They do not know what is happening. Even the District Land Board is perplexed. The District officials are at a loss. Rumour is that its Tullow oil to which the land has been given. I also understand that NFA has not de-gazetted the forest and has a Memorundum of understanding with Arua Municipal Council for the Municipal Council to use the land upon giving the alternative which the Municipal Council acquired in Logiri. As for the resolution, it can just be our consensus on the net. But let any other person with information share it with us. Remember the culture of land grabbing is entreching it self in Uganda. It is only the Acholis who have resisted it, lets see what we can do On 12/14/10, aliti candia alit...@yahoo.com wrote: Dear all, I was in Arua last week end and indeed part of the forest just opposite mayors residence, next to the NFA arua Office has been cleared for ' i was made to understand construction of 40 units of modern residential houses'. I was forward to members to to seek official information from NFA and Arua Municipal council before any action is taken. Secondly the West Nile Golf course is also going to the ruins, the club and the municipal can no longer maintain it and eventually people will begin lokking at it with demanding eyes for investment, what do we do? i was made to understand that the cutter is spoiled! This may also be a topic to share especially during this festive season; Merry X mass to all Aliti From: Caleb Alaka calebal...@yahoo.com To: A Virtual Network for friends of West Nile westnilenet@kym.net Sent: Tue, December 14, 2010 3:34:27 PM Subject: [WestNileNet] Barifa Land Grabbed As you are all aware, Barifa forest is one of the Central Government Forest reserves. Some two or so years ago, Arua Municipal Council attempted to expand and extend its boundaries for a better planned Town. The Municipal then applied to the National Forest Authority to have Barifa de-gazetted. NFA accepted on condition that the Municipal Council got an alternative land for the forest. Municipal then got land worth 100 Million Shillings in Logiri and it has been paying for the land. I understand the Municipal Council intended to re-plan Barifa into a new Arua Town. Now some people have emerged from nowhere claiming that they are acting on orders from above and they have been clearing Barifa forest. The RDC Arua is the one purportedly supervising these people who have moved several trucks on the land. For us to act as WNF, we need a resolution and or a consent of the members so that we instruct our lawyers to file a suit stopping these guys from constructing any thing on the land and evicting them. If this situation is not arrested, Arua Municipal Council will loose the 100 Million shillings, we shall not have a better planned town and we shall in the words of the Bishop be worthless. What is your take on this ___ WestNileNet mailing list WestNileNet@kym.net http://orion.kym.net/mailman/listinfo/westnilenet WestNileNet is generously hosted by INFOCOM http://www.infocom.co.ug/ All Archives can be found at http://www.mail-archive.com/westnilenet@kym.net/ The above comments and data are owned by whoever posted them (including attachments if any). The List's Host is not responsible for them in any way. ___
Re: [WestNileNet] Barifa Land Grabbed/ west nile Golf course in ruins
Caleb, You have my consent, just go ahead to file a suit. The longer we take, the faster we lose our Barifa. We better stop them when they havent gone far. Dramadri Jos From: alaka caleb calebal...@gmail.com To: A Virtual Network for friends of West Nile westnilenet@kym.net Sent: Tue, 14 December, 2010 17:28:29 Subject: Re: [WestNileNet] Barifa Land Grabbed/ west nile Golf course in ruins I talked to some officials of Arua Municipal Council, they are also at a loss. They do not know what is happening. Even the District Land Board is perplexed. The District officials are at a loss. Rumour is that its Tullow oil to which the land has been given. I also understand that NFA has not de-gazetted the forest and has a Memorundum of understanding with Arua Municipal Council for the Municipal Council to use the land upon giving the alternative which the Municipal Council acquired in Logiri. As for the resolution, it can just be our consensus on the net. But let any other person with information share it with us. Remember the culture of land grabbing is entreching it self in Uganda. It is only the Acholis who have resisted it, lets see what we can do On 12/14/10, aliti candia alit...@yahoo.com wrote: Dear all, I was in Arua last week end and indeed part of the forest just opposite mayors residence, next to the NFA arua Office has been cleared for ' i was made to understand construction of 40 units of modern residential houses'. I was forward to members to to seek official information from NFA and Arua Municipal council before any action is taken. Secondly the West Nile Golf course is also going to the ruins, the club and the municipal can no longer maintain it and eventually people will begin lokking at it with demanding eyes for investment, what do we do? i was made to understand that the cutter is spoiled! This may also be a topic to share especially during this festive season; Merry X mass to all Aliti From: Caleb Alaka calebal...@yahoo.com To: A Virtual Network for friends of West Nile westnilenet@kym.net Sent: Tue, December 14, 2010 3:34:27 PM Subject: [WestNileNet] Barifa Land Grabbed As you are all aware, Barifa forest is one of the Central Government Forest reserves. Some two or so years ago, Arua Municipal Council attempted to expand and extend its boundaries for a better planned Town. The Municipal then applied to the National Forest Authority to have Barifa de-gazetted. NFA accepted on condition that the Municipal Council got an alternative land for the forest. Municipal then got land worth 100 Million Shillings in Logiri and it has been paying for the land. I understand the Municipal Council intended to re-plan Barifa into a new Arua Town. Now some people have emerged from nowhere claiming that they are acting on orders from above and they have been clearing Barifa forest. The RDC Arua is the one purportedly supervising these people who have moved several trucks on the land. For us to act as WNF, we need a resolution and or a consent of the members so that we instruct our lawyers to file a suit stopping these guys from constructing any thing on the land and evicting them. If this situation is not arrested, Arua Municipal Council will loose the 100 Million shillings, we shall not have a better planned town and we shall in the words of the Bishop be worthless. What is your take on this ___ WestNileNet mailing list WestNileNet@kym.net http://orion.kym.net/mailman/listinfo/westnilenet WestNileNet is generously hosted by INFOCOM http://www.infocom.co.ug/ All Archives can be found at http://www.mail-archive.com/westnilenet@kym.net/ The above comments and data are owned by whoever posted them (including attachments if any). The List's Host is not responsible for them in any way. ___ ___ WestNileNet mailing list WestNileNet@kym.net http://orion.kym.net/mailman/listinfo/westnilenet WestNileNet is generously hosted by INFOCOM http://www.infocom.co.ug/ All Archives can be found at http://www.mail-archive.com/westnilenet@kym.net/ The above comments and data are owned by whoever posted them (including attachments if any). The List's Host is not responsible for them in any way. ___
Re: [WestNileNet] Barifa Land Grabbed/ west nile Golf course in ruins
I am surely at a loss on this matter. I know like comrade Alaka has explained, that a formal process was being undertaken between Arua Municipal Council and the NFA as regards de-gazzeting parts of the forest for residential purposes. I saw a copy of the letter that was prepared by the Council to NFA and Ministries concerned as regards this matter. I have therefore been expecting a positive news since the Council had already acquired a land in Logiri as replacement. I find it hard to accept this bull shit Orders from above business. I seriously think we need to go ahead with the legal option if we are to be given an explanation on what is happening. I fear that we may lose the land and even the golf ground like we lost part of it several years back. Yet this open space is part of the beauty of the town. Our pride should not just be in so-called constructions but also in maintaining a natural green-scenery that's attractive to the eyes and that affects the freshness off the air we breath. I would think we should liase with Municipal Council and the NFA on matters of documents that may be required in as far as this crucial issue is concerned. We cannot allow the Municipal Re-Planning Process that is already in the pipeline to just go to waste like that. I think we have been taken for granted enough and the People of Arua should stand up, even if it meant a demonstration in town. Thanks. ACIDRI DEOGRATIAS, University College Cork, Ireland. On Tue, Dec 14, 2010 at 6:46 PM, Achile Fendru fend...@gmail.com wrote: I agree with Caleb and the rest that a law suit is the way to go right now with a request for an injunction to stop all activities on the said land/property till the matter is sorted out. If Tullow or “people who give orders from above” are interested in developing Arua town, they should do so in an open and transparent manner in cooperation and partnership with the Arua Municipal authorities and the main stake holders, the people of Arua. On Tue, Dec 14, 2010 at 11:18 AM, DRAMADRI JOSEPH jdrama...@yahoo.co.ukwrote: Caleb, You have my consent, just go ahead to file a suit. The longer we take, the faster we lose our Barifa. We better stop them when they havent gone far. Dramadri Jos -- *From:* alaka caleb calebal...@gmail.com *To:* A Virtual Network for friends of West Nile westnilenet@kym.net *Sent:* Tue, 14 December, 2010 17:28:29 *Subject:* Re: [WestNileNet] Barifa Land Grabbed/ west nile Golf course in ruins I talked to some officials of Arua Municipal Council, they are also at a loss. They do not know what is happening. Even the District Land Board is perplexed. The District officials are at a loss. Rumour is that its Tullow oil to which the land has been given. I also understand that NFA has not de-gazetted the forest and has a Memorundum of understanding with Arua Municipal Council for the Municipal Council to use the land upon giving the alternative which the Municipal Council acquired in Logiri. As for the resolution, it can just be our consensus on the net. But let any other person with information share it with us. Remember the culture of land grabbing is entreching it self in Uganda. It is only the Acholis who have resisted it, lets see what we can do On 12/14/10, aliti candia alit...@yahoo.com wrote: Dear all, I was in Arua last week end and indeed part of the forest just opposite mayors residence, next to the NFA arua Office has been cleared for ' i was made to understand construction of 40 units of modern residential houses'. I was forward to members to to seek official information from NFA and Arua Municipal council before any action is taken. Secondly the West Nile Golf course is also going to the ruins, the club and the municipal can no longer maintain it and eventually people will begin lokking at it with demanding eyes for investment, what do we do? i was made to understand that the cutter is spoiled! This may also be a topic to share especially during this festive season; Merry X mass to all Aliti From: Caleb Alaka calebal...@yahoo.com To: A Virtual Network for friends of West Nile westnilenet@kym.net Sent: Tue, December 14, 2010 3:34:27 PM Subject: [WestNileNet] Barifa Land Grabbed As you are all aware, Barifa forest is one of the Central Government Forest reserves. Some two or so years ago, Arua Municipal Council attempted to expand and extend its boundaries for a better planned Town. The Municipal then applied to the National Forest Authority to have Barifa de-gazetted. NFA accepted on condition that the Municipal Council got an alternative land for the forest. Municipal then got land worth 100 Million Shillings in Logiri and it has been paying for the land. I understand the Municipal Council intended to re-plan Barifa into a new Arua Town. Now some people have emerged from
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Dear All, This unfortunate issue of the Land grab at Barifa must not be allowed by all means. We must emulate our brothers and sisters in Acholi on this issue of Land grab. As someone suggested, this issue must be made clear to our aspiring politicians that anyone supporting the idea of Barifa Land grab must never get any vote from the people whose only resource at this time is the land. We must not allow the future of future generation to such a doom as our population is still growing, and the need for land becomes even more pronounced. The people people in Land Commission in Arua and the municipal and district officials should not claim ignorance as Mr. Alaka mentioned from the sources he got the information. How surely can the district/municipal officials begin to plan for developments in Barifa when the Central Business District in Arua is undeveloped and the surrounding areas much nearer to the town centre are all undeveloped. According to some sources I am told the the brother of some of these big men is involved in this saga. Tullow can not just come and begin cutting trees in Barifa if no one among the District/Municipal authorities gave them the green light. This issue should be the litmus test for the steadfastness of West Nile Foundation if indeed the Foundation cares about some of the negative issues affecting our region, and this is one of those negative issues to deal with. I would think it is in order to put a legal injuction to this land grab as soon as possible. To get the true information about this issue should not take long lest, more damage is done to the land by the people who have targeted it. A legal framework should be institued immediately to stop these people from taking Barifa. If we can not protect the land we depend on what are we left with to defend people. This issue should be put to all politicians aspiring to represent our region. On Tue, Dec 14, 2010 at 1:46 PM, Achile Fendru fend...@gmail.com wrote: I agree with Caleb and the rest that a law suit is the way to go right now with a request for an injunction to stop all activities on the said land/property till the matter is sorted out. If Tullow or “people who give orders from above” are interested in developing Arua town, they should do so in an open and transparent manner in cooperation and partnership with the Arua Municipal authorities and the main stake holders, the people of Arua. On Tue, Dec 14, 2010 at 11:18 AM, DRAMADRI JOSEPH jdrama...@yahoo.co.ukwrote: Caleb, You have my consent, just go ahead to file a suit. The longer we take, the faster we lose our Barifa. We better stop them when they havent gone far. Dramadri Jos -- *From:* alaka caleb calebal...@gmail.com *To:* A Virtual Network for friends of West Nile westnilenet@kym.net *Sent:* Tue, 14 December, 2010 17:28:29 *Subject:* Re: [WestNileNet] Barifa Land Grabbed/ west nile Golf course in ruins I talked to some officials of Arua Municipal Council, they are also at a loss. They do not know what is happening. Even the District Land Board is perplexed. The District officials are at a loss. Rumour is that its Tullow oil to which the land has been given. I also understand that NFA has not de-gazetted the forest and has a Memorundum of understanding with Arua Municipal Council for the Municipal Council to use the land upon giving the alternative which the Municipal Council acquired in Logiri. As for the resolution, it can just be our consensus on the net. But let any other person with information share it with us. Remember the culture of land grabbing is entreching it self in Uganda. It is only the Acholis who have resisted it, lets see what we can do On 12/14/10, aliti candia alit...@yahoo.com wrote: Dear all, I was in Arua last week end and indeed part of the forest just opposite mayors residence, next to the NFA arua Office has been cleared for ' i was made to understand construction of 40 units of modern residential houses'. I was forward to members to to seek official information from NFA and Arua Municipal council before any action is taken. Secondly the West Nile Golf course is also going to the ruins, the club and the municipal can no longer maintain it and eventually people will begin lokking at it with demanding eyes for investment, what do we do? i was made to understand that the cutter is spoiled! This may also be a topic to share especially during this festive season; Merry X mass to all Aliti From: Caleb Alaka calebal...@yahoo.com To: A Virtual Network for friends of West Nile westnilenet@kym.net Sent: Tue, December 14, 2010 3:34:27 PM Subject: [WestNileNet] Barifa Land Grabbed As you are all aware, Barifa forest is one of the Central Government Forest reserves. Some two or so years ago, Arua Municipal Council attempted to expand and extend its boundaries for a
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course in ruins I talked to some officials of Arua Municipal Council, they are also at a loss. They do not know what is happening. Even the District Land Board is perplexed. The District officials are at a loss. Rumour is that its Tullow oil to which the land has been given. I also understand that NFA has not de-gazetted the forest and has a Memorundum of understanding with Arua Municipal Council for the Municipal Council to use the land upon giving the alternative which the Municipal Council acquired in Logiri. As for the resolution, it can just be our consensus on the net. But let any other person with information share it with us. Remember the culture of land grabbing is entreching it self in Uganda. It is only the Acholis who have resisted it, lets see what we can do On 12/14/10, aliti candia alit...@yahoo.com wrote: Dear all, I was in Arua last week end and indeed part of the forest just opposite mayors residence, next to the NFA arua Office has been cleared for ' i was made to understand construction of 40 units of modern residential houses'. I was forward to members to to seek official information from NFA and Arua Municipal council before any action is taken. Secondly the West Nile Golf course is also going to the ruins, the club and the municipal can no longer maintain it and eventually people will begin lokking at it with demanding eyes for investment, what do we do? i was made to understand that the cutter is spoiled! This may also be a topic to share especially during this festive season; Merry X mass to all Aliti From: Caleb Alaka calebal...@yahoo.com To: A Virtual Network for friends of West Nile westnilenet@kym.net Sent: Tue, December 14, 2010 3:34:27 PM Subject: [WestNileNet] Barifa Land Grabbed As you are all aware, Barifa forest is one of the Central Government Forest reserves. Some two or so years ago, Arua Municipal Council attempted to expand and extend its boundaries for a better planned Town. The Municipal then applied to the National Forest Authority to have Barifa de-gazetted. NFA accepted on condition that the Municipal Council got an alternative land for the forest. Municipal then got land worth 100 Million Shillings in Logiri and it has been paying for the land. I understand the Municipal Council intended to re-plan Barifa into a new Arua Town. Now some people have emerged from nowhere claiming that they are acting on orders from above and they have been clearing Barifa forest. The RDC Arua is the one purportedly supervising these people who have moved several trucks on the land. For us to act as WNF, we need a resolution and or a consent of the members so that we instruct our lawyers to file a suit stopping these guys from constructing any thing on the land and evicting them. If this situation is not arrested, Arua Municipal Council will loose the 100 Million shillings, we shall not have a better planned town and we shall in the words of the Bishop be worthless. What is your take on this ___ WestNileNet mailing list WestNileNet@kym.net http://orion.kym.net/mailman/listinfo/westnilenet WestNileNet is generously hosted by INFOCOM http://www.infocom.co.ug/ All Archives can be found at http://www.mail-archive.com/westnilenet@kym.net/ The above comments and data are owned by whoever posted them (including attachments if any). The List's Host is not responsible for them in any way. ___ ___ WestNileNet mailing list WestNileNet@kym.net http://orion.kym.net/mailman/listinfo/westnilenet WestNileNet is generously hosted by INFOCOM http://www.infocom.co.ug/ All Archives can be found at http://www.mail-archive.com/westnilenet@kym.net/ The above comments and data are owned by whoever posted them (including attachments if any). The List's Host is not responsible for them in any way. ___ ___ WestNileNet mailing list WestNileNet@kym.net http://orion.kym.net/mailman/listinfo/westnilenet WestNileNet is generously hosted by INFOCOM http://www.infocom.co.ug/ All Archives can be found at http://www.mail-archive.com/westnilenet@kym.net/ The above comments and data are owned by whoever posted them (including attachments if any). The List's Host is not responsible for them in any way. ___ -- next part -- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: http://orion.kym.net/mailman/private/westnilenet/attachments/20101214/861cf549/attachment-0001.html -- Message: 2 Date: Tue, 14 Dec 2010 12:21:32 -0800 (PST) From: Bernard Vigga bvi...@yahoo.com To: A Virtual Network for friends
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