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Renowned TV host and journalist Pat Robert Larubi, popularly known as Pat Larry King, says his life is in danger after learning his name is on an alleged hit list by “sinister Acholi l
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A businessman was shot dead by armed robbers in Kalongo Town Council, Agago District, on Tuesday evening after he refused to hand over a bag of money. Police identified the deceased as Mo
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A 39-year-old man was beaten to death by a mob in Olailong, Bardege-Layibi, Gulu City, early Monday morning after he was caught in an attempted house break-in. Police identified the decea
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A joint operation by Uganda Police and UPDF netted 15 suspects and bundles of marijuana in a late-night raid on Sunday, June 8, 2026. The intelligence-led crackdown targeted alleged membe
Politics
Democratic Party President Norbert Mao has called on Acholi MPs to collectively demand what he termed a “debt” owed to the region by President Yoweri Museveni. Speak
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Lt Gen Charles Otema Awany is among 21 senior army generals expected to retire from active service in July 2026 as part of a wider UPDF personnel transition. The Uganda People’s Def
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A police officer was shot dead and four civilians wounded on Friday night when a fellow officer opened fire during a botched arrest in Nebbi Municipality. PC Olupot Joseph died at Nebbi G
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Mr. Okello Patrick Teddie, deputy headteacher of Ocer Campion Jesuit College, has died after a battle with throat cancer. Luo Tunes has learnt. Despite efforts by family and friends to sa
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Mr. Ben Oyika, the long-serving headteacher of Kitgum Public Primary School, has died. Mr. Oyika, who formerly retired from active civil service after concluding his tenure at the school,
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Police in Omoro District are hunting armed suspects who raided a mobile money outlet at Koch-Ongako Trading Centre on Wednesday night, shooting dead the agent and injuring two customers.&nbs
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The Ministry of Education and Sports has dismissed claims circulating online and offline that schools across Uganda have been closed or suspended because of Ebola. This follows the widesp
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The management of 102 Mega FM is currently facing backlash online over what many described as a “simple” condolence message for their late former legendary presenter, Lacambel Wo
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Northern Uganda has been thrown into deep mourning following the reported passing of veteran radio presenter Lacambel Wod Ogena. The former 102 Mega FM presenter died on Sunday, May 31, 2
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Gulu City has formed a steady task force to respond to Ebola and protect residents, citing the need for discipline, organization, and strict adherence to standard operating procedures. &n
Politics
Henry Okello Oryem, Uganda’s longest-serving State Minister for Foreign Affairs, has said he is disappointed but grateful after being left out of the new cabinet. Oryem accepted his
Business and Technology
The Gulu Marathon has tripled the reasons to get involved in its 3rd edition, set for 5 December 2026 in Gulu City under the theme, Celebrating Culture and Heritage. The run was launched
National News
Hon. Aber Lillian has shared a heartfelt message of gratitude after being retained as Minister of State in the Office of the Prime Minister for Relief, Disaster Preparedness and Refugees in
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Musician-turned-politician Obol Justin Simpleman was sworn in as the new Gulu District LC V Chairperson last week on Friday. The ceremony brought together local leaders, stakeholders, and
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Three people died and four others were injured on Saturday night after a Toyota Hiace collided with a crossing elephant along Arua Road inside Murchison Falls National Park. The crash hap
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A Kenyan pastor identified as Fred Nkulala was found hanging from a mango tree in Orom East Sub-county, Kitgum District. The deceased, a peasant farmer, resided in Lobiri Village, Katwotw
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After nearly a decade apart, the Lira Town College Class of 2016 held a successful general meeting focused on development and giving back to their alma mater. The alumni discussed k
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The Uganda People’s Defence Forces (UPDF) is set to deploy a special technical team from the Defence Intelligence and Security (DIS) to investigate a surge in gun crimes in Gulu City a
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Another boda boda riders in Gulu City after unknown gunmen shot and injured a boda boda rider and stole four motorcycles in a series of separate overnight attacks. One of the victims has
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Police in Gulu City are hunting a group of assailants who killed a Gulu University laboratory technician in the early hours of May 22, 2026. The victim, Nyeko Chris, 40, was attacked and
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Police in Omoro District have launched intensive investigations after unknown armed assailants attacked a female officer at Lalogi Police Barracks and fled with a police firearm loaded with
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State Minister for Youth and Children Affairs Barugahara Balaam Ateenyi has thanked the people of Kitgum District for returning Lillian Aber to Parliament, calling her a “brilliant and
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Former Mega FM veteran presenter Oryema Johny Baptist, commonly known as Lacambel W'Ogena, is currently admitted at St. Mary’s Hospital Lacor. According to reports, Lacambel was
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As Uganda prepares for H.E. President Museveni’s swearing-in ceremony tomorrow, Kilak North MP Hon. Dr. Gilbert Olanya’s mother, Acan Cerina, has died after a long illness. He
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Police in Kitgum have detained a man over the death of his friend, following a quarrel about a missing roasted rat. According to a police source, the suspect confronted the victim after n
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Police officer Akera Harriet, who was stabbed to death by her boyfriend in Gulu City, has been buried at her family home in Purongo Town Council, Nwoya District. Harriet, 23, tragically l
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The outgoing Gulu City Mayor, Alfred Okwonga, officially handed over the mayoral office and all government property to the City Town Clerk on Friday, May 8, 2026, marking the end of his tenu
Business and Technology
Organisers of the Gulu City Oktoberfest have stressed that the festival is non-political and belongs to all residents, regardless of political affiliation. Speaking at a press briefing, O
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A head-on collision between a Gulu Secondary School bus and a Fuso truck in Kigumba killed at least one person and injured 17 students Thursday morning. The bus was carrying student
Entertainment
Ugandan dancehall artist Vyper Ranking says the public push for him to perform on Spice Diana’s show has made him reflect on his years in the game. In a recent post, he wrote:
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Police in Gulu East Division have arrested two men following an aggravated robbery and sexual assault in Cubu A&B Cell, Laroo-Pece Division, on 4 May 2026. According to police, the in
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Three unknown gunmen shot a security guard and robbed him of his rifle during an aggravated robbery and attempted murder at LT Energy petrol station in Laliya Trading Centre, Gulu City, on T
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Police in Gulu West Policing Division are hunting two unknown armed assailants over an aggravated robbery reported on Friday, 2 May 2026, at about 9:30 p.m. on For God Cemetery Road in Barde
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Ebong Joe, commonly known as Biggie and chairman of the NRM Veterans League for Lira City, has died. He reportedly suffered a heart attack while watching the Everton vs Manchester City En
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Musician-turned-politician Lucky Bosmic Otim allegedly attacked fellow artiste KD Kristo Hammer, leaving him with both legs broken. KD Kristo has been hospitalized. The attack came a day
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Six people were killed and 14 others admitted to hospital after a collision involving a Nile Star Bus and a fish lorry in Purongo Town Council, Nwoya District, early Monday morning. The a
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Ker Kwaro Acholi has secured 20 full scholarships from Limkokwing University to boost education and skills training in Acholi Sub-region. The announcement was made yesterday by Limkokwing
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Police are holding a 37-year-old security guard accused of beating his girlfriend to death with a rifle butt at Shine Petrol Station in Layibi on Tuesday night. The suspect, Okonye Albert
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Residents and business owners in Laliya Trading Centre, Laroo Pece Division, are demanding urgent action from UEDCL after enduring a total power blackout for nearly two weeks. In a letter
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A 54-year-old woman drowned and five others were rescued after a flooded stream swept a group of market vendors in Awach Sub-county, Gulu District, on Monday evening. The deceased has bee
Politics
The High Court in Agago has ordered former Aruu County MP Samuel Odonga-Otto to pay more than 22 million shillings to MP Christopher Komakech and the Electoral Commission. This follows a
National News
The Inspectorate of Government has arrested Nwoya District CAO Nantume Janephar Egunyu and two other people over abuse of office and theft of public money. She was arrested with farmer Fr
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Police in Gulu City are investigating the death of a 27-year-old man who was beaten by a mob in Bardege-Layibi Division after he was allegedly caught stealing turkeys. The dec
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A police detective was found dead in his barracks room at Dokolo Central Police Station, triggering investigations into the cause of death. The officer, Detective Police Constable Galandi
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Okello Christopher Onyum, the suspect in the murder of four toddlers at Ggaba Daycare Development Centre, told court his earlier confession was made under duress. Appearing be
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A police officer attached to Namukosi Police Station in Mityana District was stabbed to death Wednesday afternoon in Gulu City following a meeting with her boyfriend. PC Akera
