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17 March 2026, 1:48 am
Acholi Ker kal kwaro marks Rwot Acana II at 60 with girls’ education campaign
By Gift Okello A major cultural and philanthropic event is set to unfold in Northern Uganda as the Acholi Paramount Chief, David Onen Acana II, prepares to mark his 60th birthday with a large-scale fundraising drive aimed at transforming girl-child…
16 March 2026, 11:15 am
Owiny-Dollo celebrated as Museveni applauds his Judicial Legacy
By Gift Okello Yoweri Kaguta Museveni has praised retired Chief Justice Alfonse Chigamoy Owiny-Dollo for what he described as an incorruptible record and outstanding service to Uganda’s judiciary. Speaking during Owiny-Dollo’s homecoming celebrations at Kaunda Grounds in Pader District, the…
12 March 2026, 8:23 pm
9 in 10 Ugandan children exposed to online risks, UCC warns parents
By Daniel Omuge and Walter Kidega As Uganda marks World Consumer Rights Day 2026, the Uganda Communications Commission (UCC) is urging parents to closely monitor their children’s internet use to protect them from harmful online content. The call was made…
11 March 2026, 7:19 pm
“Wheels stuck, markets idle: Gulu’s road crisis hits farmers Hard”
By Gift Okello Residents and local leaders in Gulu District are raising alarm over the deteriorating road network, warning that the poor state of infrastructure is now crippling access to healthcare, education, and trade Anena Susan, the Councilor V for…
11 March 2026, 6:49 pm
Amuru declares war on cattle thieves
By Gift Okello Authorities in Amuru District have banned the transportation of animals at night in a move aimed at curbing the persistent cases of livestock theft reported across the district with the immediate effect. The directive was confirmed by…
11 March 2026, 6:20 pm
Mechanical failure paralyzes garbage collection in Gulu City
By Gift Okello Gulu City is grappling with a growing waste management backlog following the mechanical breakdown of key garbage collection trucks, severely slowing operations across several divisions and leaving heaps of refuse unattended. Laroo–Pece Division Mayor Geoffrey Otim confirmed…
10 March 2026, 7:17 pm
Gulu launches massive Mosquito Net distribution as 70% of Children test positive…
By Gift Okello Local leaders in Gulu District have officially launched the distribution of 1,686 bales of government-supplied treated mosquito nets in a major effort to combat a worsening malaria crisis that has seen 70 percent of children testing positive…
9 March 2026, 6:39 pm
MP Betty Aol Ocan anchors SPEAK FM news as women take charge of programming
By Gift Okello Excitement filled the air at Speak FM in Gulu City as the station dedicated its entire programming lineup to women in celebration of International Women’s Day, marking a landmark initiative to promote gender equality and recognize women’s…
7 March 2026, 12:27 am
Less than half of budget secured for Gulu Women’s Day 2026 event
By Gift Okello Authorities in Gulu District have intensified their call for financial and logistical support as preparations for the International Women’s Day 2026 celebrations face a significant funding shortfall. The district has allocated UGX 21,840,000 for the event, which…
3 March 2026, 8:26 pm
Debt pressure turns deadly: 52-year-old Gulu businesswoman found dead in suspect…
By Gift Okello Police in Gulu City are investigating the tragic death of a 52-year-old businesswoman, Claire Nambooze, whose body was discovered hanging inside her residence in Tegwana Cell, Laroo-Pece Division on Saturday afternoon. According to David Ongom Mudong, spokesperson…