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
Minister of Justice and Constitutional Affairs, Norbert Mao, has said he is safe after witnessing a fatal road accident in Bombo last night involving a lorry and an escort vehicle for Minist
The Democratic Front leadership, led by Party President Rt. Hon. Mathias Mpuuga Nsamba on Friday, December, 5, 2025 paid homage to the Ker Kwaro Acholi Cultural Institution in Gulu city.&nbs
Mwaka Emmanuel Lutukumoi, former national spokesman for the Democratic Party, has urged the people of Acholi and Uganda to vote for National Unity Platform presidential candidate Robert Kyag
Former National Unity Platform (NUP) Spokesperson for Northern Uganda Caesar Lubangakene has officially stepped down and pulled out of the party. Lubangakene stated his primary reason is
Musician Bosmic Otim has pledged to support Kitgum Woman MP and Minister Hon Aber Lillian, stating he will no longer fight her. Instead, he'll defend her against anyone who attacks her.&
Unknown goons reportedly invaded National Unity Platform (NUP) regional office in Gulu city, damaging properties worth millions and stealing campaign materials. The incident occurred on W
Ministry of Works and Transport has reopened Karuma-Kamdini road for light vehicles, buses and medium trucks on December, 1, 2025, bringing partial relief to motorists who have faced days of
Gulu University has graduated a total of 1,431 students in different fields in its 21st graduation held on Friday, November 28, 2025. In the graduation presided over by Gulu Univers
NRM Chief mobilizer for Acholi sub-region, Otangalo, has criticized NRM's Laroo-Pece Mayor candidate, Aber Gifter, calling her "illiterate" and unable to deliver. She
Security forces in Arua City have recovered two firearms from individuals as part ongoing effort to calm down on illicit arms and rising urban crime in West Nile. The arrests, confirmed o
Three unidentified suspected cattle thieves have been lynched to death and the Toyota Hiace car (Drone) they were traveling in was set ablaze by unidentified assailants in Diobe village, Met
Gunya Julius Labeja, an independent candidate for Gulu City Mayor, says he offered himself to come and lead Gulu City people, stating he's not backed by anyone. In an interview
Yalelo Uganda has opened a retail outlet in Gulu City on Thursday, November 20, 2025 to provide its community with the freshest fish from Lake Victoria. Yalelo is a Bantu word loosely tra
A Uganda People's Defence Forces officer shot himself dead after shooting and killing his estranged lover in Agago district on Thursday night. The deceased has been identified a
On Tuesday morning Police and military in Yumbe District, West Nile sub-region fired live bullet and teargas to disperse Muslim community who stormed Yumbe town attacking pork sellers and Ch
Legendary events emcee and comedian Bonny Awula, professionally known as Lady Sonia, has died after a long struggle with injuries he allegedly sustained from a police beating earlier this ye
Mc Kash Owakabi, a renowned events emcee and comedian, has advised Mc Young Moni to focus on his emceeing career rather than engaging in political activities. Mc Kash expressed concern th
Jackline Oyella, the former Miss Tourism Northern Uganda 2018/19 has taken a new step in her personal journey by enrolling for medical course at Mohawk college Hamilton. The model who dec
A group of Gulu City youth, led by a renowned events emcee Tekwo Reagan alias Mc Young Moni have defaced the NUP presidential candidate Bobi Wine's campaign posters ahead of his campaign
North Kyoga Regional Police spokesperson Jimmy Patrick Okema has shed light on the raid at Tembo Trek Courts Hotel in Lira, where NUP presidential candidate Bobi Wine was sleeping. Accordin
Akoko Mary, the mother of the late Pastor Joseph Okidi, has made a heartfelt appeal to the Chief Justice to intervene in the release of her son's body for burial. Pastor Okidi p
Popular musician Bosmic Otim stated that gospel artist Odong Romeo was paid to fight him by the NRM top leaders. Watch the full video here>https://youtu.be/byhJrUoZZC4?si=9R0TmgyfTnB0Ql1A
NRM supporters returning from President Museveni rally in Nwoya involved in Nasty accident SFC spokesperson, Maj Jimmy Omara said upon visiting the victims at Koch Goma Hospital. Fo
President Yoweri Museveni has ordered State House Comptroller to give UGX 5 million to each bereaved family and UGX 1 million to the injured victims following the tragic road accident along
President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni has vowed to resolve long-standing challenges affecting the people of Acholi, including issues of compensation, education, restocking, and human-wildlife con
Gulu City Woman MP Hon. Betty Aol Ocan has called on all elected leaders across Acholi to prioritize mental health awareness if they are to save the community from acts of vagabondage. Th
Northern Uganda emcees and panelists have voiced their disappointment in Laxzy Mover and the GAMA, saying that they don't like his act as a leader of Northern Uganda musicians. "
During the visit, the Prime Minister of Ker Kal Kwaro Lamogi Jomo Labongo informed the Lawirwodi Rwot David Onen Acana II about a pending land saga and how Madvani Sugar Company had sideline
Veteran radio presenter Lacambel Wod Ogena opened up revealing he is suffering from stroke. Lacambel, known for his role played in restoring peace in Northern Uganda through his radio pro