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8 October 2026, 12:01 pm
Water crisis eases in Lugore, Gulu district
By Emmanuel Mwaka Residents of Lugore Center in Owalo Sub-County Gulu district gathered on 4th October 2026 to celebrate the official commissioning of a newly drilled borehole, ending long standing water access challenges in the area and ushering in a…
8 October 2026, 11:47 am
Gulu vendors protest shs 300 toilet fee, poor sanitation
By Ekel Bonny Daniel. Vendors at Gulu Main Market have called on Gulu City authorities to improve sanitation and reconsider the 300-shilling fee charged per entry at the market’s public toilets. The concerns were raised during a recent Baraza organized…
8 October 2026, 11:27 am
Gulu secondary school celebrates 50 years
Gulu Secondary School has celebrated its Golden Jubilee, marking half a century of academic impact, resilience, and transformation since its inception in 1966 through to 2026. From its humble beginnings as a private institution with just a single student, the…
2 October 2026, 12:25 pm
Katumba tasks Acholi leaders on accountability
By Ekel Bonny Daniel Public Service Minister Gen. Edward Katumba Wamala has challenged local government leaders in the Acholi Sub-region to strengthen supervision and accountability before demanding additional staff and resources from the government. Katumba made the remarks today in…
2 October 2026, 12:04 pm
Gulu’s former abductees appeal for urgent intervention
By. Emmanuel Mwaka Over four thousand former abductees in Gulu District are calling on the government and humanitarian partners for urgent intervention to address severe reintegration hurdles, including ongoing land disputes and social stigma. Speaking through their umbrella organization, Can…
1 October 2026, 1:02 pm
UMWA tasks media managers to curb sexual harassment at work
By Agness Agilo The Uganda Media Women’s Association – UMWA has conducted one-day training on sexual harassment- SH at workplaces for media managers in Northern Uganda. The training, supported by the Finnish Foundation for Media and Development – VIKES, brought…
30 September 2026, 2:31 pm
Gulu district secondary schools get new laptops
By Emmanuel Mwaka Major boost for ICT education in Gulu District, as three secondary schools in the area receive brand-new laptop computers to aid digital learning and national exam preparations. The equipment was officially delivered by Gulu District Woman Member…
29 September 2026, 2:35 pm
Gulu city female vendors launch fitness initiative to tackle NCDs
By Emmanuel Mwaka Female vendors at Cereleno Market in Laroo Pece Division have taken a proactive stance against rising non-communicable diseases (NCDs) by establishing a community fitness group aimed at boosting physical health and overall well-being. The initiative was launched…
29 September 2026, 11:05 am
Acholi sub-region formally endorses Gen. Muhoozi’s 2031 presidential bid
By Emmanuel Mwaka The Patriotic League of Uganda (PLU) in the Acholi sub-region has officially endorsed General Muhoozi Kainerugaba for the 2031 presidential race. The endorsement was formalized yesterday, during a regional assembly held at the TAK Center in Gulu…
29 September 2026, 10:38 am
Gulu regional referral hospital undergoes major facility upgrades
By Emmanuel Mwaka Gulu Regional Referral Hospital has embarked on a series of major structural renovations aimed at overhauling its aging infrastructure and improving healthcare services across the Acholi sub-region. Speaking on the ongoing works, the hospital’s Principal Assistant Secretary,…