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25 March 2026, 3:58 pm
Acholi leaders back Rwot David Onen Acana II’s girl child education campaign
By Gift Okello Leaders across the Acholi subregion have pledged total support for a community-driven education initiative spearheaded by Rwot David Onen Acana II. The commitment was solidified during the Ker Kwaro Acholi leader’s 60th birthday celebrations at Kaunda Grounds,…
23 March 2026, 9:15 pm
Ugandan universities failing innovation test, Mao blames job-seeker culture
By Gift Okello At the 7th Uganda National Council for Higher Education Conference held at Acholi Inn Laoo Limited in Gulu on Monday, 23rd March 2026, Uganda’s Minister of Justice, Norbert Mao, called for a fundamental shift in the country’s…
19 March 2026, 9:09 pm
Gulu district selects 24 youths for presidential industrial hubs program
By Gift Okello Leaders in Gulu District have finalised the selection of 24 youths to benefit from the government’s Presidential Industrial Hubs program, a flagship initiative under the “Skilling Uganda” framework aimed at tackling unemployment and promoting self-reliance among young…
17 March 2026, 2:49 am
Two-week ultimatum ends, streets cleared, traders protest
By Gift Okello Roadside vendors in Gulu have been left stranded and desperate after city authorities began evicting them on Monday, following the expiry of a two-week ultimatum on Sunday 15th March 2026. Traders say they have nowhere to relocate…
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 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 during a digital…
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…