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10 November 2025, 4:28 pm
Muntu pledges to clean up government in first 100 days
By Gift Okello Alliance for National Transformation (ANT) presidential candidate, General Mugisha Muntu, has pledged to clean up government within his first 100 days in office promising to restore integrity, accountability, and public trust in Uganda’s leadership. Speaking at a…
7 November 2025, 7:16 am
Uganda Cancer Institute Gulu records 100% rise in cancer cases
By Gift Okello The Uganda Cancer Institute (UCI) Gulu branch has recorded a sharp rise in new cancer cases this year, registering 800 patients compared to 428 last year a 100 percent increase. Dr. Fhadil Geriga, head of the UCI…
7 November 2025, 7:06 am
Health workers warn against myths on elephantiasis
By Joyce Adokorach Health workers in the Acholi subregion are calling on the public to stop believing myths surrounding Lymphatic Filariasis, locally known as Two Apim ki Longo, a disease that causes elephantiasis and hydrocele. Speaking to journalists on Wednesday,…
6 November 2025, 12:23 am
Gulu fails to recover PDM funds when beneficiaries die
By Gift Okello Gulu district authorities have raised concerns over the recovery of Parish Development Model funds after learning that some beneficiaries who received money two years ago have since passed away. Speaking to our reporter on Tuesday, the District…
5 November 2025, 11:58 pm
Gulu District Assistant RDC calls for joint fight on GBV
By Gift Okello The Gulu District Assistant Resident District Commissioner, Alanyo Florence Anna, has called for a more inclusive approach to addressing gender-based violence, saying interventions should focus on both men and women. Speaking during a community dialogue organised by…
5 November 2025, 11:41 pm
Gulu EC warns aspirants against campaign donations
By Gift Okello The Gulu City Electoral Commission Chairperson, Mike Jjuku, has cautioned parliamentary aspirants against making donations to individuals, churches, or communities during the campaign period. He says such acts amount to electoral malpractice and are punishable by law.…
4 November 2025, 5:20 pm
Heavy rains ruin roads and culvert bridges in Tegwana
By Joyce Adokorach Roads in Layibi Central Cell, Pece-Laroo Division in Gulu City, have become nearly impassable after recent heavy rains left them in a sorry state. Local Council chairperson, Mr. Geoffrey Onekalit, says most of the roads were last…
4 November 2025, 3:42 pm
Farmers count losses as monkeys invade crop gardens
By Joyce Adokorach Residents of Pancwala and Munurac in Pageya Parish, Pece-Laroo Division, Gulu City, are crying out for help after troops of monkeys invaded their gardens and destroyed crops. Farmers say since the first rainy season, they have harvested…
4 November 2025, 11:34 am
Protect our wetlands! Gulu mayor calls for action
By Okello Gift The Mayor of Gulu City, Alfred Okwonga, has called on residents to stop encroaching on wetlands and to take responsibility for protecting the environment. Speaking to our reporter, Okwonga urged people to avoid farming or settling in…
30 October 2025, 5:36 pm
Pupils participate to save the environment
By Okello Gift Pupils from different schools and residents in Gulu City are calling for urgent measures to address rising environmental challenges threatening the city’s ecosystem. Speaking during a community dialogue on the environment and gender-based violence held Tuesday afternoon…