A 45-year-old charcoal burner was brutally killed by an elephant in Murchison Falls National Park. He had entered the protected area to burn charcoal when the attack occurred, accor
A tragic accident occurred on April 8, 2026, at around 10pm along the Gulu-Kampala highway in Layibi-Bardege Division, Gulu City. A yellow Isuzu Bus (UA 368CK) of HMK Company, drive
Uganda People's Congress (UPC) Party President Jimmy Akena Obote has told Gen Muhoozi to "stop this nonsense" while addressing both opposition MPs and civil society at presenta
Hon Tony Kitara has petitioned Hon Norbert Mao's election, citing concerns over the legitimacy of the process of the polls. Kitara, who finished third in the polls, insists he's driv
Police in Gulu District are investigating a suspected murder following a domestic dispute that left a 34-year-old woman dead. Amono Nasiline was found dead at her home after a fight with her
Joseph Kony (born September 1961) is a Ugandan militant and warlord who founded the Lord's Resistance Army (LRA), designated as a terrorist group by the United Nations Peacekeepers. A
The Aswa West Police Spokesperson ASP David Ongom Mudong has cautioned students planning to visit for Easter holidays to avoid taking free lifts from strangers and instead use recognized pub
Retired Chief Justice Emeritus Alfonse Owiny Dollo's voice trembled with gratitude as he addressed the gathering at Christ Church Parish in Gulu to celebrate the life of Mzee Natha
Hon Norbert Mao stated that he and Rt Hon Speaker Anita Annet Among maintain communication despite their political differences. Mao urged fellow legislators to clean up th
Traders in Gulu Main Market in Gulu City are counting losses after Tuesday night fire that gutted their market. The fire started at around 5:00 am, destroying properties worth milli
Speaker of Parliament, Hon Anita Annet Among, has eulogized Mzee Nathan, the father of the late Jacob Oulanyah, describing him as a remarkable individual who instilled strong principles and
In a coordinated operation, police and army forces swooped down on suspected criminal hideouts in Pece Prisons, Cell-Kyenjere, and surrounding areas in Gulu City on March 24, 2026.
Gulu Boxing Club head coach Mulindra Denish is in a critical condition after a motorcycle accident on March 4, 2026. He is currently in needs of urgent medical attention to save his life.
Police in Arua intercepted 100kg of marijuana at the Baby Coach Bus terminal, packed in two sealed boxes with tobacco leaves to evade detection. A 31-year-old woman, a saloon operat
Gulu City Council enforcement officers, together with security agencies, launched operations on Monday, March 16, 2026, to remove street vendors and kiosks in Gulu. The crackdown follows
Gloria Grace Laker, an intern student at Gulu High Court, was remanded to prison after allegedly sharing a page from the criminal court register showing opposition leader Robert Kyagulanyi i
The Ker Kwaro Acholi cultural institution will commemorate the 60th birthday of the Acholi Paramount Chief with a celebration at Kaunda Grounds in Gulu City on the 24th of this month.
Six people reportedly died in the early hours of Tuesday after a Mega Executive Bus collided head-on with a Sinotruck at California Village along the Gulu-Kampala highway. The bus,
Police in Gulu District are investigating a gruesome murder in Patalira village, where 40-year-old peasant farmer Ocaya Simon was found dead with signs of assault. According to reports, S
A 52-year-old businesswoman, Nambooze Claire, took her own life by hanging herself at her home in Tegwana Cell, Laroo Pece Division, Gulu City, on March 1, 2026. According to report
Hon Mapenduzi has expressed openness to discussing Hon Norbert Mao's interests, emphasizing respect for individuals expressing their intentions. According to Mapenduzi, they don
Gulu University Communication Officer Ojok James Onono demands police defend Gulu Deputy RCC Banya Peter, who's apologized for Aguus security issues. This follows Banya's ap
Police in Gulu City arrested two men, Joshua Opwomungu, 18, and Willy Kilama, 40, for alleged illegal possession of 30 live ammunition. They were picked up on Sunday from Bernard Ou
President Yoweri Museveni has strongly condemned former Uganda President (dictator) Idi Amin, describing him as a “tool of the devil” who forcefully imposed himself on Ugan
The Police in Amuru District, in collaboration with the Uganda People's Defence Force, has arrested six suspects in connection with the theft of 105 head of cattle from the farm of Hon.
A violent altercation occurred in Gulu City in the early hours of Sunday morning, resulting in one fatality and multiple injuries. The incident transpired at approximately 4:30am al
A Mukome bus travelling from Kampala to Gulu was involved in a traffic accident early Sunday morning after it knocked into a stationary trailer in Nakasongola. The bus, reportedly e
Lawyer and Human Rights Defender Stella Kijange, also serving as Minister for Youth and Culture at Ker Kwaro Acholi, has been enrolled as an advocate at the High Court of Uganda. Th
The government has approved Shs5m cattle compensation per household in Acholi, Lango, and Teso regions for cattle lost during past wars. Minister Dr. Chris Baryomunsi announced the
Mungu Feni Foundation has today in Arua District Council Hall officially launched the Weaving Hope Project: Women & Youth empowerment through advocacy , vocational skills, inclusion, net
The Chief Magistrate’s Court in Pader has dismissed an application filed by the former Aruu County Member of Parliament Hon Odonga Otto who was seeking a vote recount, citing com
Three people including the driver are feared dead after the vehicle they were traveling in plunged into River Nile at the Karuma bridge in Kiryandongo district. An Isuzu Elf Truck r
On Thursday, January 22nd, 2026, major Ugandan cities wrapped up mayoral elections, marking a new chapter in local leadership focused on governance, development, and service delivery.
The Minister of Gender, Labour and Social Development, Betty Amongi, has blamed her defeat in last week’s parliamentary elections on alleged interference by Speaker of Parliament Anita
Former MP Samuel Odonga Otto has rejected the recent parliamentary results after losing to incumbent Christopher Komakech by just 26 votes. Odonga Otto, a seasoned politician and former M
Gulu City mayoral aspirant Gunya Julius Labeja has refuted allegations of being a project of the NRM Secretary General Richard Toodwong. Rumors have been circulating that Julius Lab
Uganda's Chief Justice, Alfonse Owiny Dollo has announced his retirement from the judiciary after four decades of legal service. In 2020, Chief Justice Owiny Dollo was appointed to re
Hon Ojara Martin Mapenduzi (NRM), has retained Bardege-Layibi Division parliamentary seat after he was declared winner on Friday January 15th, 2026 polls. Incumbent Mapenduzi was elected
Rev. Fr. Eric Justin Uma, the Holy Rosary Parish Priest, has advised the Acholi community to exercise discernment in electing visionary leaders who will facilitate their socioeconomic advanc
The Uganda People’s Defence Forces (UPDF) has issued a strong warning to Joseph Kony's former Lord’s Resistance Army (LRA) members threatening to resume insurgency in Norther
Over 4,500 LRA returnees have threatened government of a possible returning to the bush over government neglect and failed promises of resettlement as agreed on. They cry fowl over failed
Radio personality Otim Stephen Acire aka Palaring has been honored with Best Radio Talk Show Host of the Year 2025 at the Peace Journalism Foundation East Africa awards. Stephen, on
The Aswa West Police have arrested 41 individuals, including the gang leader Aleng Fatuma who allegedly participated in assaulting and looting people's within Gulu City on 6/12/2025 duri
Kilak South Member of Parliament, Hon Gilbert Olanya has graduated with a PhD in Education Planning and Management from Kyambogo University. Hon Gilbert Olanya who earn himself a right to
Journalist Pat says he is receiving several phones threats from unknown individuals who said that he would end up in either a cemetery or a prison if he continued to report allegations of Sa
Police have issued a detailed statement clarifying the events that led to the death of 16-year-old Otim Leon Joshua, a student of Exel High School in Mukono and resident of Customs Corner Ce
Rev. Fr Eric Uma has expressed frustration and disappointment in President Yoweri Museveni's government following violent clashes during Bobi Wine's campaign rally in Gulu City. S
Otim Leon Joshua, a 16-year-old student of Excel High School Mukono, reportedly died due to injuries sustained during an attack on NUP presidential candidate Robert Kyagulanyi Ssentamu aka B
Aswa West police have confirmed opening a general inquiry file into the attack by security personnel on civilians in Gulu City on Saturday. Supporters of National Unity Platform pre
The Acholi top political leader, Prof Ogenga Latigo has condemned the violent attack on National Unity Platform (NUP) leader Robert Kyagulanyi Ssentamu, alias Bobi Wine, while campaigning in