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28 April 2026, 12:25 pm
Vendors and Chairman: Gulu market leadership row deepens
By Gift Okello Vendors at Gulu Main Market have launched a scathing attack on their association chairman, Patrick Omaya, accusing him of gross abuse of office, financial opacity, and a systemic failure to follow governance protocols. The grievances were aired…
24 April 2026, 11:14 am
Northern Uganda Film Awards (NUFA)in high gear ahead of 2026 gala
By Gift Okello Preparations for the second edition of the Northern Uganda Film Awards (NUFA) are in high gear. Organizers have reported a 31 percent increase in film submissions ahead of the ceremony, which is scheduled for May 2, 2026,…
23 April 2026, 10:28 pm
Digital business training empowers Gulu City youths
By Daniel Omuge and Kidega Walter Youth and small business owners in Gulu City have undergone training on how to use mobile phones for business transactions, in a move aimed at boosting digital entrepreneurship and improving income generation among young…
23 April 2026, 1:49 pm
Gulu stakeholders mobilise against Sovereignty Bill
By Daniel Omuge Different stakeholders in Gulu have intensified mobilisation efforts, urging constituents to pressure their Members of Parliament to reject the proposed Protection of National Sovereignty Bill, 2026, a draft law the government is preparing to table before Parliament.…
22 April 2026, 11:50 am
Gulu police strike hard, capture 4 in targeted crime operation
By Gift Okello A targeted intelligence-led operation in Gulu East Division on Monday evening resulted in the arrest of four suspects linked to a wave of criminal activities in Laliya Ward. This move comes as security agencies ramp up efforts…
22 April 2026, 11:17 am
NRM Gulu leadership row escalates, DEC moves to fire top bosses
By Gift Okello The District Executive Committee (DEC) of the National Resistance Movement (NRM) in Gulu has resolved to remove its Chairperson, Ocen Christopher, and Administrator, Cana Brian Alaka following a controversial lockout at the party headquarters. The resolution was…
6 April 2026, 2:37 pm
Gulu City gears up for 2026 Oktoberfest, over 100,000 visitors expected
By Gift Okello Preparations for the 2026 Gulu City Oktoberfest are officially underway, with the Mayor, Alfred Okwanga, confirming that planning meetings are scheduled to begin this April. Speaking to the press at Kaunda Grounds over the weekend, Mayor Okwanga…
2 April 2026, 8:58 pm
LACOBA Marathon draws thousands to Gulu this Easter weekend
By Calnono Emmanuel Upson Thousands of runners are expected to take part in the fourth edition of the LACOBA Marathon, scheduled for this Holy Saturday at Kaunda Grounds in Gulu City. Organised by the Layibi Old Boys Association (LACOBA), the…
2 April 2026, 12:38 pm
Preventable toxins and low screening rates fuel cancer surge in Northern Uganda
By Gift Okello Health experts and local leaders are raising the alarm over a sharp increase in liver cancer cases across Northern Uganda, attributing the rise primarily to poorly stored food and preventable infections. Officials from the Uganda Cancer Institute…
1 April 2026, 11:56 am
Museveni eulogises Mzee Nathan Okori Adiyo as a pillar of unity
By Gift Okello President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni has paid tribute to the late Mzee Nathan Okori Adiyo, father of the former Speaker of Parliament, the late Jacob Oulanyah, describing him as a devoted elder. The President’s message was delivered by…