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20 July 2026, 12:11 pm
Non-communicable diseases increasingly dominate Uganda’s deaths, doctor warns
By Emmanuel Mwaka Non-communicable diseases (NCDs) have become one of the leading causes of death in Uganda, according to Dr. Joseph Okello, a medical practitioner at the Way of Life Medical Centre. Speaking to our reporter on Friday 17 July…
10 July 2026, 10:50 am
Police urge public to shun suspicious loiterers
By Emmanuel Mwaka Police have urged members of the public to steer clear of individuals who habitually loiter around business premises without any legitimate source of livelihood, warning that such people are frequently linked to criminal activities. The caution comes…
9 July 2026, 1:04 pm
Gulu speaker slams widening pay gap between MPs and local leaders
By Emmanuel Mwaka The Speaker of Gulu District Council, Kenneth Okello Doggy, has sounded the alarm over what he describes as the “dangerously widening” pay and welfare gap between Members of Parliament and local government leaders, warning that the growing…
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…