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UPDF soldier sentenced to life in prison for killing three civilians in Agago

  Uganda Peoples' Defence Forces (UPDF), Private Ameny Bonny (32), has been handed a life sentence for shooting and killing three civilians last month in Agago District. He was charged

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Security agencies rubbish claims that over 400 heads are being collected for Karuma Bridge ritual

  Uganda's security agencies have Wednesday dismissed some social media reports that individuals are being beheaded for ritual purposes in connection with Karuma Bridge rehabilitation.

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CALL to launch Gang Waa Pi Waa initiative to support communities in the Northern region

  Creative Artists Of Luo Land (CALL) is set to launch an initiative aiming to tackle critical issues in the community within the region under the theme; increasing participation in blood dona

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Jenneth Prischa sends another punch line into the music scene

  Nyinga Konyi, Lakubukubu star Jenneth Prischa sends another punch line into the music scene.  This is business as usual said the artist as she unleashed the monster tune this afterno

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Gulu bus terminal tenants asked to vacate the place

  Tenants of Gulu bus terminal in Gulu City have been asked to vacate the business park before December. The landlord is said to have issued a letter to all his tenants requesting them to l

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Motorcycle thieves dare Gulu RCC, steal motorbike as motorcycle theft soars in Gulu

  On Thursday afternoon thieves stormed the Gulu Resident City Commissioner compound and stole a Bajaj bike. Efforts to trace the suspected thieves using a CCTV camera yielded no fruit as t

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Gulu RCC orders closure of noisy churches, nightclubs in Gulu City

  Gulu Resident City Commissioner (RCC) Ambrose Onoria has caused buzz online after he ordered security personnel to close down all the noisy churches and nightclubs in Gulu City on Wednesday

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Photographer Jones celebrates as he lands first national photography gigs with FUFA

  The Gulu City based renowned photographer Jones is over the moon after achieving his first dream of capturing the national event. The skillful photographer has been contracted by the Fede

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14 Refugee Lightning victims laid to rest in Palabek

  Fourteen victims who lost their lives after being struck by lightning during a downpour on Saturday have been laid to rest on Sunday, 3, November in Zone 8, Block 2. The incident occurred

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Lacor Hospital ED Dr Cyprian Opira to be buried on Saturday

  The family of the late St Mary's hospital Lacor director, Dr Cyprian Opira has released the arrangements for his burial. There will be a requiem mass at Our Lady of Africa in Mbuya fr

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UNRA confirms near completion of Karuma Bridge

  The Uganda National Roads Authority (UNRA) has confirmed the rehabilitation of Karuma bridge has almost reached its final stage as it awaits the formworks installation. According to UNRA&

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Gulu University receives computers donation from Centenary Bank.

  On Monday 28th, October 2024, Gulu University received computers donation worth Ugx. 10,000,000 from Centenary Bank. The donations include two desktops and a laptop including a multi-tasking

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Thomas kwoyelo gets 40 years sentence for war crimes and crimes against humanity

  The Gulu Court has sentenced Lord’s Resistance Army (LRA) commander Thomas Kwoyelo to 40 years in prison after a landmark war crimes trial over his role in the group’s two-decade

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Scenic sights at Murchison Falls National Park

  The closure of Karma bridge for renovation could have come with a lot of huddles but this is also a blessing in disguise for many Uganda's plying the Northern route through the park.&nbs

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Gen Otema Awany pledges Shs50 million to Acholi Province

  Gen Charles Otema Awany has on Sunday announced a commitment of 50 million Uganda shillings as a support to the Acholi Province team as the 5th edition is set to return. Gen Otema who is

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UPDF soldier shoots three civilians dead, injured two in Agago District.

  The Uganda People's Defense Force and Uganda Police Force have launched an investigation into an incident in which a soldier shot and killed three people, leaving two others in critical

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Fuso Lorry carrying Gulu pilgrims from Paimol involved in a road accident

  Several injured on a Sunday evening in which a truck carrying Gulu foot pilgrims from Wii Polo in Paimol, Agago District slid off the road before it overturned. The accident happened in L

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Rwot Acana II appoints Stella Kajange Lagiri as the new minister of labour, gender and social development

  The Acholi Paramount Chief, Rwot David Onen Acana II has appointed Counsel Stella Kajange Lagiri as the new Kingdom's Minister of Gender, Labour and Social Development.   

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Acholi Cultural Festival 2024, Launched

  Acholi Paramount Chief, Rwot David Onen Acana II together with Opolacen Marketing Consultants managing director Paul Mutanga on Thursday, 17, 2024 launched the 2024 Acholi Cultural Festival

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Singer Bosmic Otim clashes with Rev. Fr. Onen Charles over a woman

  Controversial musician turned politician Lucky Bosmic Otim has sent a strong warning to Gulu East Member of Parliament Rev. Father Onen to stay away from his wife. The conflict ignited wh

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Paicho mother arrested for beating up her 3-year old child over food

  A 34 year old woman has been arrested for assaulting her 3 year old daughter in Ajanyi village Pagik Parish in Paicho sub-county. The suspect, Anek Molly allegedly beat up her toddler, Me

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Breaking News: Nabilatuk man arrested for sodomising 9-year-old boy

  Police in Nabilatuk district in Northern Uganda have arrested and detained a 25-year-old man for sodomizing a 9-year-old boy. The suspect has been identified as Asio Maracello, a casual w

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A S.6 student murdered in cold blood over a girl in Kitgum

  Ocira Daniel, 23 year old senior six student of Kitgum High School in Kitgum Municipality was reportedly brutalized and murdered by his schoolmates over a girl. Reports say the deceased w

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Museveni Waives fee charges on non tourist travelers using Murchison Falls park

  President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni has directed the Uganda Wildlife Authority (UWA) to stop charging fees from travellers (not tourists) who are transiting through the Murchison Falls National

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YY Okot Memorial College S.6 candidate dies as machine blade cut her neck

  Lamwaka Hellen Benita, 18, a senior six candidate at YY Okot Memorial College in Kitgum on Thursday October 3rd, 2024, died from excessive bleeding after she was accidentally slit on the nec

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Breaking News: Bosmic Otim reportedly arrested in Kampala, sent in custody

  Local musician Lucky Bosmic Otim has reportedly been arrested this afternoon from Kampala where he had gone for his personal business. According to a reliable source, Bosmic Otim is in cu

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UWA revises transit guidelines, permits motorists to use Kichumbanyobo-Tangi route

  Uganda Wildlife Authority UWA has revised transit guidelines for motorists using alternative routes through Murchison Falls National Park. Buses can temporarily transit via the kichumbany

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MP Gilbert Olanya appeals to gov't to open the sino bridge to reduce the cost of travelling

  Kilak South Member of Parliament, Hon. Gilbert Olanya has appealed to the government to open the Sino bridge at Karuma to small cars as an alternative route and drop cost while using Pakwach

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Karuma Bridge to close for three months to all traffic for repairs

  The Minister of Works and Transport, Gen. Katumba Wamala, has announced the closure of Karuma Bridge to all traffic, effective Monday, September 23rd, 2024.  The closure is to allow

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22 year old Atino Bianka Lucky wins miss tourism Uganda 2024 crown

  On Saturday, 14 September, 2024 the search for Miss Tourism Uganda 2024 Queen finally came to end seeing Queen Atino Bianka Lucky from Northern Uganda emerged the winner of the contest. A

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Centenary Bank donates waste bins to Gulu University as token of appreciation

  Centenary Bank donated four 200L plastic wastes bins to Gulu University as token of appreciation for their great support to the development of the bank. The bins handed over by the Chief

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Gov't to totally shutdown Karuma Bridge to all traffic due to extensive repair works

  The government is planning for a total shutdown of Karuma Bridge, the bridge that connects the link between Northern Uganda and the rest of the country to all traffic for extensive repairs w

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Omoro District finally gets first FM radio station

  Omoro District has finally got the long awaited FM radio station. 97.3 Omoro FM being the first state of art radio in Omoro County was launched on Tuesday 27th, August 2024 by the Hon Spe

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President Museveni is expected to address parliament today at Kaunda grounds in Gulu City

  The first regional parliamentary sitting was held yesterday, 28 August 2024 which kicked off in Gulu city, Northern Uganda. Speaker Anita Among who was chairing the sitting, emphasised th

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"No hooligan will bring me down'' - Amb Acheng shuts down critics with fiery response

  The deported Ugandan ambassador to Canada, Joy Ruth Acheng has found herself at the centre of controversy following her deportation saga. Acheng was deported by the Canadian government on

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UPDF Commandos raids Joseph Kony's bases in Central African Republic

  UPDF Special Forces Commandos on Tuesday launched an attack on Lord's Resistance Army (LRA) bases in Central African Republic (CAR) in search of the Joseph Kony. According to reports,

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Congrats: Oceng Geoffrey Osborn transferred to Nwoya District

  The Resident District Commissioner (RDC) in charge of Lamwo District, Oceng Geoffrey Osborn has been transferred to Nwoya District. In exercise of the powers conferred upon the President

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Ex-LRA Commander Kwoyelo convicted of war crimes against humanity

  The International Crimes Division of the High Court (CID) on Tuesday afternoon convicted former Lord's Resistance Army (LRA) commander of war crimes and crimes against humanity in a land

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Missing Person Alert: Family search for Harmony Da-Ker, appeals for help

  The family of Northern Uganda makeup artist, Harmony Atimango aka Harmony Da-Ker is appealing to the public to help allocate their daughter after she went missing mysteriously for 23 days no

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Alur Cultural Festival to pay fees for 15 students across the greater Nebbi District

  The Alur Cultural Festival has taken the initiative to fund tuition for 15 scholars across the greater Nebbi district, as a way of giving back to the community. The Alur Cultural Festival

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VIDEO: Gilbert Olanya condemns ill treatment  of Bosmic Otim at a fan, asks Gen Muhoozi to come out and explain this to Acholi

  Kilak South Member of Parliament, and right activists has slammed musician Bosmic Otim over the ill treatment he melted at a fan while in Kitgum on Friday. In a trending video that has an

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Over 32 students from Acholi sub region to benefit from agriculture scholarship

  The Ker Kwaro Acoli has secured more  scholarship opportunities for students interested in pursuing diploma in animal health, agribusiness and gen. agriculture for the August intake 202

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Shs100b ready for Akii Bua stadium construction - PM Nabbanja assures people of Lango

  The government has said that the Shs100b that Parliament recently appropriated for constructing then Akii-Bua Memorial Stadium in Lira City is ready. Over the weekend, the Prime Minister

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Bosmic Otim in trouble, wanted on offensive communication charges

  Not less than a month after his return to the country, controversial musician turned politician Bosmic Otim is reportedly wanted by police on the charges of offensive communication. Polic

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Congrats: Norbert Mao Marries Beatrice Kayanja at St. Joseph's Cathedral Gulu City

  Minister of Justice and Constitutional Affairs, Hon. Norbert Mao, and his fiancée, Beatrice Kayanja married Saturday in a glamorous wedding ceremony in Gulu City. The couple walked

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Video: Mapenduzi's personal assistant switches sides, join Gen Otema Awany

  The Bardege-Layibi Division Member of Parliament, Hon Ojara Martin Mapenduzi's personal assistant, Jolly Komakech, has announced his departure and joined Gen. Charles Otema Awany camp as

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Minister Norbert Mao set to wed longtime girlfriend this weekend

  Justice and Constitutional Affairs Minister, Norbert Mao will this weekend marry his longtime girlfriend Beatrice Kayanja.  The two will wed on Saturday (tomorrow) at St Joseph's

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30-year-old Gulu pilgrim dies on the way to Namugongo Martyrs Shrine

  One of the 225 foot pilgrims from Gulu Archdiocese who are leading to this year's Uganda Marty's day celebration on June 3, 2024 died on Monday after a short unknown illness. The

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