🔊EOC probes claims of systemic bias against Nubians in Arua
Musema Miraji, the Head of Legal Services and Investigations at the Commission, explained that recommendations will be made after receiving a formal submission from Arua City Council.
Heads of departments from Arua City Council, including education, health, and the city service commission, were invited to respond to the allegations during the tribunal. (Photo by Sabir Musa)
Sabir Musa
Journalist @New Vision
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The Equal Opportunities Commission has given Arua City Council two weeks to formally respond to allegations of discrimination in access to public services raised by the Nubian community.
The allegations include denial of employment, limited access to education and health services due to the non-use of the Kinubi language in public facilities, and the non-promotion of qualified Nubians in various workplaces.
Musema Miraji, the Head of Legal Services and Investigations at the Commission, explained that recommendations will be made after receiving a formal submission from Arua City Council.
Abdul Juma Labidi, the prime minister of the Nubi Cultural Institution, commended both the commission and the city council for providing a platform to raise the community’s concerns.
Arua City’s Senior Legal Officer, the Henry Odama, confirmed that a submission would be filed with the commission but noted that some concerns are policy-related and may not fall directly under the council’s jurisdiction.
Commission member Denise Tusiime expressed confidence that the issues raised would be handled appropriately.
Heads of departments from Arua City Council, including education, health, and the city service commission, were invited to respond to the allegations during the tribunal.