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15 September 2026, 11:03 am
Gulu city schools recorded slow learner reporting as third term begins
By Walter Kidega and Ekel Bonny Daniel. Government schools in Gulu City have reported a slow return of learners as the third term of the school year begins, with school administrators attributing the low turnout mainly to financial challenges faced…
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, 3:59 pm
Nwoya county MP Urges Christians to Sacrificial Giving as He Unveils Holy Cross…
By. Emmanuel Mwaka The Member of Parliament for Nwoya County, Hon. Okello Charles Geoffrey, has called upon Christians to actively sacrifice their personal resources to support the construction and daily operations of local churches rather than depending on external donations.…
30 July 2026, 1:27 pm
ATC, UNOC, and UCC launch digital community hub to boost skills in Nwoya
By Walter Kidega Hundreds of learners, teachers, and young entrepreneurs in Nwoya District are set to benefit from free digital skills training following the launch of a new Digital Community Centre by ATC Uganda, in partnership with the Uganda National…
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…
27 July 2026, 10:24 am
Low-interest credit to boost northern women entrepreneurs
By Brian Oloya Thousands of women entrepreneurs across Northern Uganda are set to benefit from affordable financing and business training following the launch of the Women Economic Empowerment Credit Facility and Credit Solutions Project in Gulu City. The initiative, organised…
23 July 2026, 3:46 pm
Climate change threatens harvests, farmers warned
By Emmanuel Mwaka and Brian Oloya. Farmers in Northern Uganda have been advised to adopt climate-smart farming practices as erratic rainfall continues to disrupt agricultural production across the region. Agricultural and disaster management experts say monitoring weather forecasts and aligning…
21 July 2026, 12:28 pm
Gulu city LC1 races underway low registration, and money demands worry candidate…
By Emmanuel Mwaka. Local Council 1 (LC1) election campaigns officially kicked off on July 20, 2026, across Gulu City, marked by candidate enthusiasm alongside key logistical and structural challenges. In Laliya Dwol Cell, located within the Laroo-Pece City Division, candidates…
20 July 2026, 1:02 pm
Cancer cases rise as health experts urge early screening
By Emmanuel Mwaka And Brian Oloya Health experts have raised concerns over the rising number of cancer cases, urging the public to seek regular medical check-ups, adopt healthy lifestyles, and learn to recognize the early warning signs of the disease.…
20 July 2026, 12:36 pm
Uganda Law Society (ULS) offers free legal aid to Bobi highway Crash Victims
By Emmanuel Mwaka The Uganda Law Society (ULS) has launched an aggressive legal intervention following the devastating “Bobi highway tragedy” along the Gulu-Kampala highway, offering free legal aid to victims and bereaved families while launching a scathing attack on state…