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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…
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…