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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…
25 February 2026, 3:52 pm
Bribes block PDM funds: Gulu residents demand justice
By Gift Okello Residents of Kasubi Ward in Bardege-Layibi Division have raised concerns over alleged corruption in the implementation of the Parish Development Model (PDM), accusing some SACCO leaders of soliciting bribes from intended beneficiaries. Onen Geoffery, a resident of…
25 February 2026, 2:58 pm
Shock across Uganda as USAID Uganda health activity driver arrested in Gulu Hosp…
Source-URN Police in Gulu City have arrested a driver attached to USAID Uganda Health Activity in connection with the theft of a vehicle belonging to Gulu Regional Referral Hospital. The suspect, identified as Paul Apie, was arrested over the weekend…
24 February 2026, 9:25 pm
Gulu City releases funds to end seven-month garbage crisis
By Gift Okello Authorities in Layibi division have received funds to resume garbage collection following months of public concern over an uncollected waste heap at Alot Market, commonly known as Cuk Alot. The dumping site, located near residential homes in…