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23 June 2026, 3:11 pm
Gulu leaders under pressure after damning youth report
By Calnono Emmanuel Upson. Thousands of residents in Gulu District could soon see improvements in health and education services after local leaders pledged swift action in response to a troubling youth-led assessment report. The findings were presented during an interface…
22 June 2026, 12:20 pm
480 new HIV cases rock Gulu in just three months
By. Walter Kidega Gulu City is grappling with a worsening HIV burden, with the number of people living with HIV now standing at a staggering 22,439, as the city’s prevalence rate rises to 9 percent surpassing Uganda’s national average of…
24 April 2026, 11:14 am
Northern Uganda Film Awards (NUFA)in high gear ahead of 2026 gala
By Gift Okello Preparations for the second edition of the Northern Uganda Film Awards (NUFA) are in high gear. Organizers have reported a 31 percent increase in film submissions ahead of the ceremony, which is scheduled for May 2, 2026,…
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…
10 November 2025, 5:05 pm
NDA closes over 45 illegal drug outlets in Northern Uganda
By Okello Gift The National Drug Authority has shut down more than forty-five illegal pharmacies, drug shops, and stores across northern Uganda in a week-long operation aimed at cracking down on the sale of unauthorised medicines. Speaking to journalists in…
19 September 2025, 3:43 pm
UNOC launches major tree-planting drive in Northern Uganda
By Okello Gift The Uganda National Oil Company — UNOC — is set to launch a major tree-planting campaign across Northern Uganda, beginning this Friday with the planting of over 5,000 indigenous trees. The initiative kicks off at Ker Kwaro…
8 August 2025, 5:54 pm
Kony’s confirmation of charges hearing scheduled for this September
By Joyce Adokorach The International Criminal Court (ICC) has confirmed that fugitive Ugandan rebel leader Joseph Kony will face a confirmation of charges hearing from 9 to 11 September 2025 in The Hague — in absentia, as he remains at…
14 March 2024, 1:34 pm
Scholarship excite girls in Nwoya as the number of boys in school dwindles
By Joyce Adokorach Ten girls in Nwoya district have received scholarship for 4 years to study o’ level starting 2024. The girls who sat for their PLE in 2023 passed in first and second grades and were selected for the…