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3 November 2026, 9:46 pm
Miss tourism northern region, NDA launch drug abuse drive
By Ekel Bonny Daniel Miss Tourism northern region, the National Drug Authority and Alele Gloria Foundation have launched a month-long campaign to combat drug abuse among Northern Uganda’s youth, targeting 20 schools, 2,000 students and communities across Acholi and Lango.Miss…
28 October 2026, 3:03 pm
Low awareness hampers sickle cell disease fight in Northern Uganda
By Emmanuel Mwaka A critical lack of awareness continues to hamper efforts to combat sickle cell disease in Northern Uganda, leaving communities vulnerable to dangerous myths and delayed diagnoses. This concern emerged during an ongoing series of school-based sickle cell…
8 October 2026, 12:25 pm
Fear grips Gulu as criminal gangs” Aguu” terrorizes residents,
By Agness Agilo Fear and panic have gripped residents of Layibi in Laroo-Pece Division, Gulu City, following a surge in criminal activities linked to the notorious ‘Aguu’ gang. Residents of Layibi A and B cells say they now live in…
8 October 2026, 11:47 am
Gulu vendors protest shs 300 toilet fee, poor sanitation
By Ekel Bonny Daniel. Vendors at Gulu Main Market have called on Gulu City authorities to improve sanitation and reconsider the 300-shilling fee charged per entry at the market’s public toilets. The concerns were raised during a recent Baraza organized…
8 October 2026, 11:27 am
Gulu secondary school celebrates 50 years
Gulu Secondary School has celebrated its Golden Jubilee, marking half a century of academic impact, resilience, and transformation since its inception in 1966 through to 2026. From its humble beginnings as a private institution with just a single student, the…
2 October 2026, 12:25 pm
Katumba tasks Acholi leaders on accountability
By Ekel Bonny Daniel Public Service Minister Gen. Edward Katumba Wamala has challenged local government leaders in the Acholi Sub-region to strengthen supervision and accountability before demanding additional staff and resources from the government. Katumba made the remarks today in…
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…
1 October 2026, 1:02 pm
UMWA tasks media managers to curb sexual harassment at work
By Agness Agilo The Uganda Media Women’s Association – UMWA has conducted one-day training on sexual harassment- SH at workplaces for media managers in Northern Uganda. The training, supported by the Finnish Foundation for Media and Development – VIKES, brought…
29 September 2026, 2:35 pm
Gulu city female vendors launch fitness initiative to tackle NCDs
By Emmanuel Mwaka Female vendors at Cereleno Market in Laroo Pece Division have taken a proactive stance against rising non-communicable diseases (NCDs) by establishing a community fitness group aimed at boosting physical health and overall well-being. The initiative was launched…
29 September 2026, 11:05 am
Acholi sub-region formally endorses Gen. Muhoozi’s 2031 presidential bid
By Emmanuel Mwaka The Patriotic League of Uganda (PLU) in the Acholi sub-region has officially endorsed General Muhoozi Kainerugaba for the 2031 presidential race. The endorsement was formalized yesterday, during a regional assembly held at the TAK Center in Gulu…