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16 October 2026, 2:55 pm
Gulu residents blame drug shortages for self-medication
By Ekel Bonny Daniel Residents of Gulu cite long hospital queues, language barriers and medicine shortages as reasons for self-medication. Health officials urge proper medical examinations, professional prescriptions and improved communication to promote safe medicine use and prevent antimicrobial resistance…
8 October 2026, 12:01 pm
Water crisis eases in Lugore, Gulu district
By Emmanuel Mwaka Residents of Lugore Center in Owalo Sub-County Gulu district gathered on 4th October 2026 to celebrate the official commissioning of a newly drilled borehole, ending long standing water access challenges in the area and ushering in a…
2 October 2026, 12:04 pm
Gulu’s former abductees appeal for urgent intervention
By. Emmanuel Mwaka Over four thousand former abductees in Gulu District are calling on the government and humanitarian partners for urgent intervention to address severe reintegration hurdles, including ongoing land disputes and social stigma. Speaking through their umbrella organization, Can…
30 September 2026, 2:31 pm
Gulu district secondary schools get new laptops
By Emmanuel Mwaka Major boost for ICT education in Gulu District, as three secondary schools in the area receive brand-new laptop computers to aid digital learning and national exam preparations. The equipment was officially delivered by Gulu District Woman Member…
29 September 2026, 10:38 am
Gulu regional referral hospital undergoes major facility upgrades
By Emmanuel Mwaka Gulu Regional Referral Hospital has embarked on a series of major structural renovations aimed at overhauling its aging infrastructure and improving healthcare services across the Acholi sub-region. Speaking on the ongoing works, the hospital’s Principal Assistant Secretary,…
23 September 2026, 12:49 pm
Gulu businesswoman remanded over shea tree destruction
By Agness Agilo Gulu Chief Magistrate’s Court has remanded a prominent businesswoman to Gulu Central Prison over the alleged illegal destruction of protected indigenous tree species for commercial charcoal production, in direct defiance of a presidential directive. Oliver Nalumyimba, a…
21 September 2026, 11:35 am
Gulu headteacher accused of beating alleged garden thief to death
By Agness Agilo Police in Gulu District are investigating a murder case in which a primary school headteacher is accused of allegedly beating to death a man he found stealing from his garden. The suspect is Paul Lakony, the headteacher…
25 August 2026, 10:34 am
Gen. Sserunkuma assumes command of UPDF 4th infantry division in Gulu
By Walter Kidega The 4th Infantry Division Headquarters in Gulu City has welcomed Major General Wilberforce Sserunkuma as the new Division Commander, taking over from Major General Felix Busizoori in a handover ceremony held on, Friday, August 21st, 2026. The…
17 August 2026, 12:21 pm
Archbishop Wokorach urges youth to prioritize education as over 150 Receive conf…
By Emmanuel Mwaka The Archbishop of Gulu Archdiocese, His Grace Raphael p’Mony Wokorach, has called on young people to remain committed to their education to secure a better future, cautioning against behaviors that could derail their lives. Speaking while presiding…
27 July 2026, 3:42 pm
Experts call for massive tree planting across Acholi sub-region
By Tracy Anirwoth. Communities across the Acholi sub-region have been urged to take advantage of the ongoing rainy season to plant more trees as a critical measure to combat the growing impacts of climate change and protect the environment. Speaking…