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31 March 2026, 5:34 pm
Gulu in climate crossfire as leaders push for immediate action
By Calnono Emmanuel Upson In Northern Uganda, Gulu District Local Government has raised the alarm over worsening climate conditions, warning that communities must urgently adopt climate-smart practices to protect their livelihoods. Authorities say increasingly unpredictable weather patterns, marked by sudden…
30 March 2026, 3:29 pm
Joint security operation dismantles criminal network in Gulu City
By Gift Okello On 24 March 2026, a coordinated, intelligence-led operation by the Uganda Police Force and the Uganda People’s Defence Forces disrupted multiple criminal cells across Gulu City. The crackdown targeted Pece Prisons, Cell-Kyenjere, and surrounding neighbourhoods in a…
30 March 2026, 10:59 am
Gulu city council approves Shs 44.6 billion revised budget for FY 2026/2027
By Gift Okello Gulu City Council has officially approved a revised budget of 44.6 billion shillings for the 2026/2027 financial year. This marks a significant 5-billion-shilling increase compared to the previous year’s allocation. The City Secretary for Finance, Caroline Adong,…
27 March 2026, 12:02 pm
Medical experts in Gulu warn pregnant women against herbal medicine
By Gift Okello Medical professionals in Gulu have issued a stern warning to expectant mothers regarding the dangers of using herbal remedies, citing severe risks to both maternal and fetal health. Speaking at a press conference at Gulu City Yard…
27 March 2026, 9:36 am
Minister Dr. Kenneth Omona urges Acholi farmers to embrace coffee growing
By Gift Okello The Minister for Northern Uganda, Kenneth Omona, has urged farmers in the region to adopt a balanced approach to agriculture by prioritizing both food security and income generation. Speaking on Tuesday during the birthday celebrations of HRH…
26 March 2026, 12:18 pm
Laroo-Pece city division approves UGX 4.77 billion budget FY2026/2027
By Gift Okello Pece Laroo City Division councilors in Gulu city have approved a balanced budget of 4.77 billion shillings for the 2026/2027 financial year, in line with the Local Government Act and the Public Finance Management Act. Secretary for…
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…