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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…
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…
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…
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…
12 March 2026, 8:23 pm
9 in 10 Ugandan children exposed to online risks, UCC warns parents
By Daniel Omuge and Walter Kidega As Uganda marks World Consumer Rights Day 2026, the Uganda Communications Commission (UCC) is urging parents to closely monitor their children’s internet use to protect them from harmful online content. The call was made…
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…