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Gulu district
10 November 2025, 5:51 pm
NIRA condemns alleged extortion by staff during National ID registration
By Okello Gift The National Identification and Registration Authority (NIRA) has condemned reports that some of its staff are extorting money from members of the public in exchange for National Identification Card registration services. NIRA Regional Manager, Mr. Edwin Tukamuhebwa,…
7 November 2025, 7:16 am
Uganda Cancer Institute Gulu records 100% rise in cancer cases
By Gift Okello The Uganda Cancer Institute (UCI) Gulu branch has recorded a sharp rise in new cancer cases this year, registering 800 patients compared to 428 last year a 100 percent increase. Dr. Fhadil Geriga, head of the UCI…
6 November 2025, 12:23 am
Gulu fails to recover PDM funds when beneficiaries die
By Gift Okello Gulu district authorities have raised concerns over the recovery of Parish Development Model funds after learning that some beneficiaries who received money two years ago have since passed away. Speaking to our reporter on Tuesday, the District…
10 October 2025, 3:32 pm
UCC donates 47 tablets to boost PDM in Gulu district
By Okello Gift Gulu district has received 47 tablet phones from the Uganda Communications Commission (UCC) to enhance the implementation of the Parish Development Model (PDM). The tablets were officially handed over on Wednesday morning at the Gulu District Headquarters.…
11 June 2025, 10:27 am
Aspiring Gulu Woman MP severely injured in road crash
By Emmy Daniel Ojara Nancy Atimango, an aspiring Woman Member of Parliament for Gulu district in northern Uganda, is severely injured following a serious road crash which occurred on Tuesday evening, 10th June 2025 at around 3pm. Atimango was travelling to…