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Recent posts
1 May 2026, 11:30 am
Gulu district council passes UGX 35.3 billion budget for FY 2026/2027
By Gift Okello Gulu District Council has officially approved a UGX 35.3 billion budget for the 2026/2027 financial year, prioritising human capital development with the education sector taking the lion’s share. The budget was passed during a council sitting at…
1 May 2026, 11:11 am
Uganda media unite to defend press freedom
By Daniel Omuge Media stakeholders in Uganda reaffirm their commitment to defending press freedom as the country marks World Press Freedom Day 2026. In a joint editorial released by the Uganda Editors Guild ahead of a global conference scheduled for…
29 April 2026, 7:32 pm
Gulu City targets global spotlight with 2026 Oktoberfest
By Emmanuel Calnono Upson Gulu City is positioning itself as a rising cultural and tourism hub following the launch of the 2026 Gulu City Oktoberfest, a 10-day international festival expected to attract over 100,000 visitors and boost the local economy.…
28 April 2026, 12:25 pm
Vendors and Chairman: Gulu market leadership row deepens
By Gift Okello Vendors at Gulu Main Market have launched a scathing attack on their association chairman, Patrick Omaya, accusing him of gross abuse of office, financial opacity, and a systemic failure to follow governance protocols. The grievances were aired…
24 April 2026, 11:14 am
Northern Uganda Film Awards (NUFA)in high gear ahead of 2026 gala
By Gift Okello Preparations for the second edition of the Northern Uganda Film Awards (NUFA) are in high gear. Organizers have reported a 31 percent increase in film submissions ahead of the ceremony, which is scheduled for May 2, 2026,…
23 April 2026, 10:28 pm
Digital business training empowers Gulu City youths
By Daniel Omuge and Kidega Walter Youth and small business owners in Gulu City have undergone training on how to use mobile phones for business transactions, in a move aimed at boosting digital entrepreneurship and improving income generation among young…
23 April 2026, 1:49 pm
Gulu stakeholders mobilise against Sovereignty Bill
By Daniel Omuge Different stakeholders in Gulu have intensified mobilisation efforts, urging constituents to pressure their Members of Parliament to reject the proposed Protection of National Sovereignty Bill, 2026, a draft law the government is preparing to table before Parliament.…
22 April 2026, 11:50 am
Gulu police strike hard, capture 4 in targeted crime operation
By Gift Okello A targeted intelligence-led operation in Gulu East Division on Monday evening resulted in the arrest of four suspects linked to a wave of criminal activities in Laliya Ward. This move comes as security agencies ramp up efforts…
22 April 2026, 11:17 am
NRM Gulu leadership row escalates, DEC moves to fire top bosses
By Gift Okello The District Executive Committee (DEC) of the National Resistance Movement (NRM) in Gulu has resolved to remove its Chairperson, Ocen Christopher, and Administrator, Cana Brian Alaka following a controversial lockout at the party headquarters. The resolution was…
6 April 2026, 2:37 pm
Gulu City gears up for 2026 Oktoberfest, over 100,000 visitors expected
By Gift Okello Preparations for the 2026 Gulu City Oktoberfest are officially underway, with the Mayor, Alfred Okwanga, confirming that planning meetings are scheduled to begin this April. Speaking to the press at Kaunda Grounds over the weekend, Mayor Okwanga…