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3 July 2026, 2:30 pm
Laroo-Pece Division in Gulu City gets new town clerk
By Walter Kidega Laroo-Pece Division has officially welcomed its new Town Clerk, Ahmed Mugisa, following a colourful handover ceremony held at the division’s main hall on Tuesday, 30 June 2026. Mr Mugisa takes over from the outgoing Town Clerk, Mpewo…
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…
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…