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2 March 2026, 10:20 pm
TotalEnergies lifts Nwoya girls with full O-level scholarships
By Gift Okello TotalEnergies EP Uganda has awarded full O-Level scholarships to ten top-performing girls in Nwoya district, recognising their outstanding performance in the 2025 Primary Leaving Examinations (PLE). The scholarships were officially announced on Friday during a ceremony held…
26 February 2026, 4:20 pm
“Leave the streets or face force”: Gulu City gives roadside vendors 14 Days
By Gift Okello Authorities in Gulu City have issued a two-week ultimatum directing all roadside vendors to vacate the streets, a move that has been met with mixed reactions from affected traders. The directive, issued by the Gulu City Council…
25 February 2026, 3:52 pm
Bribes block PDM funds: Gulu residents demand justice
By Gift Okello Residents of Kasubi Ward in Bardege-Layibi Division have raised concerns over alleged corruption in the implementation of the Parish Development Model (PDM), accusing some SACCO leaders of soliciting bribes from intended beneficiaries. Onen Geoffery, a resident of…
25 February 2026, 2:58 pm
Shock across Uganda as USAID Uganda health activity driver arrested in Gulu Hosp…
Source-URN Police in Gulu City have arrested a driver attached to USAID Uganda Health Activity in connection with the theft of a vehicle belonging to Gulu Regional Referral Hospital. The suspect, identified as Paul Apie, was arrested over the weekend…
24 February 2026, 9:25 pm
Gulu City releases funds to end seven-month garbage crisis
By Gift Okello Authorities in Layibi division have received funds to resume garbage collection following months of public concern over an uncollected waste heap at Alot Market, commonly known as Cuk Alot. The dumping site, located near residential homes in…
19 February 2026, 10:06 am
Gulu security agencies arrest 90 suspected gangsters, dismantle syndicate
By Gift Okello Security agencies in Gulu City have arrested 90 suspected criminal gang members following a two-day intelligence-led operation across key parts of the city. The joint operation, carried out by the Uganda Police Force and the Uganda People’s…
17 February 2026, 4:32 pm
Two men in custody after police recover loaded magazine in Gulu City
By Gift Okello Police in Gulu City have arrested two men on suspicion of illegal possession of ammunition after a loaded magazine containing 30 rounds was allegedly recovered from a residential house. The suspects, 18-year-old Opwomungu Josua and 40-year-old Kilama…
16 February 2026, 2:24 pm
Violence has no gender: Men urged to report abuse
By Gift Okello Men are being urged to break their silence and report cases of violence committed against them as part of broader efforts to tackle gender-based violence (GBV) within the community. Albert Kasujja, the Aswa West Child and Family…
16 February 2026, 1:58 pm
One dead, chaos erupts as mob attacks suspect in Gulu City
By Gift Okello Police in Gulu City are investigating a suspected murder that sparked violent mob unrest in the early hours of Sunday morning along Cemetery Road in the city centre. The incident occurred at around 4:30 a.m. when an…
13 February 2026, 6:45 pm
Gulu district takes action against deforestation: 2,000 trees to hit schools
By Gift Okello Gulu District has launched a major tree-planting drive, targeting over 2,000 trees in schools to combat deforestation. Speaking to our reporter on Friday, 13 February 2026, James Ocaka, the District Forestry Officer, said the initiative aims to…