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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…
30 October 2025, 4:47 pm
Gulu rally to save environment for future generations
By Okello Gift Gulu City Mayor Alfred Okwonga and Woman Member of Parliament Hon. Aol Betty Ocan have called on residents to take an active role in protecting the environment, warning that failure to act could endanger future generations. Speaking…
21 October 2025, 10:21 am
President Museveni launches campaign in Acholi
By Joyce Adokorach President Yoweri Museveni has launched his presidential campaign in the Acholi sub-region, unveiling a targeted compensation plan for communities affected by past insurgencies. Speaking yesterday, 20 October 2025, at a rally held at Pabo Primary School playground…
10 October 2025, 3:32 pm
UCC donates 47 tablets to boost PDM in Gulu district
By Okello Gift Gulu district has received 47 tablet phones from the Uganda Communications Commission (UCC) to enhance the implementation of the Parish Development Model (PDM). The tablets were officially handed over on Wednesday morning at the Gulu District Headquarters.…
19 September 2025, 3:43 pm
UNOC launches major tree-planting drive in Northern Uganda
By Okello Gift The Uganda National Oil Company — UNOC — is set to launch a major tree-planting campaign across Northern Uganda, beginning this Friday with the planting of over 5,000 indigenous trees. The initiative kicks off at Ker Kwaro…
8 September 2025, 1:35 pm
Mugisha Muntu urges voters to choose leaders who deliver, not loot
By Okello Gift GULU CITY — Alliance for National Transformation (ANT) President, Maj. Gen. Mugisha Muntu, has urged Ugandans to vote for leaders who genuinely care about their communities and are committed to improving service delivery. Speaking on Sunday afternoon…
3 September 2025, 12:39 pm
Pabbo residents urged to construct latrines to prevent cholera outbreak
By Okello Gift Communities in Pabbo Sub-county, Amuru District, have been urged to construct latrines in their homes to improve sanitation and curb the spread of diseases such as cholera. Walter Okello Atube, in charge of Pabbo Health Centre III,…