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26 June 2026, 2:45 pm
Climate-smart mechanisation gains ground in Acholi
By Daniel Omuge Farmers in the Acholi Sub-region are increasingly embracing climate-smart agricultural mechanisation following a strategic partnership between Shalom Ventures and Palladium under the Climate Smart Jobs initiative, aimed at improving productivity, reducing post-conflict farming challenges, and strengthening resilience…
26 June 2026, 11:24 am
Pader farmers partner with Palladium to boost mechanised agriculture
By Emmanuel Mwaka For years, members of Tutu Community Farmers Enterprises Limited relied on manual labour. They are now turning to mechanised farming after acquiring a brand-new tractor to accelerate agricultural production across the district. This milestone was made possible…
23 June 2026, 3:11 pm
Gulu leaders under pressure after damning youth report
By Calnono Emmanuel Upson. Thousands of residents in Gulu District could soon see improvements in health and education services after local leaders pledged swift action in response to a troubling youth-led assessment report. The findings were presented during an interface…
23 June 2026, 2:36 pm
Health experts back new HIV prevention shot
By Brian Oloya Health experts have urged the public to embrace the newly introduced long-acting HIV prevention injection, describing it as a major breakthrough that could significantly reduce new HIV infections across the region. Speaking during a Health Journalists Network…
22 June 2026, 12:20 pm
480 new HIV cases rock Gulu in just three months
By. Walter Kidega Gulu City is grappling with a worsening HIV burden, with the number of people living with HIV now standing at a staggering 22,439, as the city’s prevalence rate rises to 9 percent surpassing Uganda’s national average of…
18 June 2026, 4:36 pm
Cuk Wilobo market vendors warn of looming health crisis from garbage dumping
By Terensio Opio Vendors and leadership at Cuk Wilobo Market in Pece-Laroo Division, Gulu City, have raised the alarm over a looming health crisis and severe business stagnation caused by illegal garbage dumping and a lack of access routes to…
8 June 2026, 3:05 pm
Cash collected, market neglected in Gulu City
By Emmanuel Mwaka Market leaders and vendors at Laliya Market in Pece-Laroo City Division, Gulu City, have raised concerns over the poor conditions at the trading centre, accusing the city council of neglecting them despite the collection of substantial revenue.…
1 May 2026, 11:30 am
Gulu district council passes UGX 35.3 billion budget for FY 2026/2027
By Gift Okello Gulu District Council has officially approved a UGX 35.3 billion budget for the 2026/2027 financial year, prioritising human capital development with the education sector taking the lion’s share. The budget was passed during a council sitting at…
1 May 2026, 11:11 am
Uganda media unite to defend press freedom
By Daniel Omuge Media stakeholders in Uganda reaffirm their commitment to defending press freedom as the country marks World Press Freedom Day 2026. In a joint editorial released by the Uganda Editors Guild ahead of a global conference scheduled for…
29 April 2026, 7:32 pm
Gulu City targets global spotlight with 2026 Oktoberfest
By Emmanuel Calnono Upson Gulu City is positioning itself as a rising cultural and tourism hub following the launch of the 2026 Gulu City Oktoberfest, a 10-day international festival expected to attract over 100,000 visitors and boost the local economy.…