Mapenduzi opens door to dialogue with Mao over NRM party interest

Hon Mapenduzi has expressed openness to discussing Hon Norbert Mao's interests, emphasizing respect for individuals expressing their intentions. According to Mapenduzi, they don

Onono demands police apologize over Deputy RCC Banya's apology on security lapse in Gulu City

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

2 men arrested with 30 rounds of live ammunition in Gulu City

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

We are here to shame the devil who was operating in people like Idi Amin - Museveni

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

Cattle Heist: Six suspects arrested in Amuru, EALA Hon. Dan Kidega's farm robbed

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.

Gulu City stabbing leaves one dead, several injured along cemetery road

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

Makome bus reportedly crashed into parked trailer in Nakasongola

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

Stella Kijange Enrolled as Advocate by LDC to Pursue Justice in Courts of Law

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

Govt approves Shs5m cattle compensation per affected households in Acholi, Lango, Teso regions

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

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Weaving and Knitting Hope Project Launches in Arua District

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

Hon Odonga Otto in tears after court throws out election petition against Hon Christopher Komakech

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 feared dead as lorry plunges into River Nile at the Karuma bridge

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

Gunya Julius Labeja wins Gulu City Mayor race, ends Okwonga Alfred one term tenure

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.

Hon Betty Amongi blames Lira City election loss on Speaker Anita Among

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

Hon Odonga Otto rejects Aruu County election results calls for votes recount

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

VIDEO: I am not Richard Todwong project - Gunya refutes claims

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

Chief Justice Owiny Dollo retires from judicial service after 4 decades

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 Mapenduzi retains Bardege-Layibi Division MP seat

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

Don't vote leaders who will not help lift us out of poverty - Fr Eric Uma advices Acholi people

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

Don't temper by going back to the bush, we shall pick you like a grasshopper in two days - UPDF warns former LRA returnees

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

We're returning back to the bush to start kony 2 - LRA returnees threatens gov't

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

Palaring awarded best radio radio talkshow host at Peace Journalism foundation East Africa

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

Police arrest 41 suspects in connection with violent attack on civilians during Bobi Wine's campaign in Gulu City

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

Hon Gilbert Olanya graduates with a PhD from Kyambogo University

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

Pat Robert Larubi gets death threat on report criticizing jackass leaders in Gulu City

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 denies claims linking Bobi Wine clashes to death of Joshua Otim in Gulu City

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

Acholi are not property of NRM, they are of God - Fr Eric Uma tell off Museveni

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

Gulu Goons kill Excel High student following clash with Bobi Wine on Saturday

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

Police confirms launch of investigation into beating of civilians in Gulu City

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

We are prepared to leave it like that but nobody should repeat it - Prof Ogenga Latigo

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

It's Not Mao but Hon. Huda Oleru's Security Car. I am safe - Hon Norbert Mao speak out

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

DP's Hon Mathias Mpuuga paid homage to Ker Kwero Acholi

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 Lutukumoi urges Acholi and Uganda to vote for Bobi Wine and Fr Charles Onen

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

NUP's Lubangakene Caesar chickens out of the Laroo-Pece MP race

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

I will never fight you; instead, I will fight those who want to fight you - Bosmic Otim confess

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 invade NUP Gulu Office, damaged properties worth millions

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

Govt reopens Karuma-Kamdini road for light vehicles after a week of closure today

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

A total of 1431 students graduate at Gulu University's 21st graduation

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

Mao stand with mayor Otim, an illiterate mayor won't deliver - Otangalo criticizes Aber Gifter

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

Two guns recovered in Arua City, suspects arrested

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 suspected cattle thieves killed, car set ablaze in Koboko district

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

I offered myself to come and lead my people of Gulu City, I wasn't sent by anyone - Gunya Julius

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

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Yalelo Uganda opens new outlet in Gulu City to provide its people with fresh fish

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

UPDF soldier shoots self dead after killing entragled wife in Agago district

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

Police, military clashes with Muslims in Yumbe district over pork sale

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

Mc Lady Sonia dies after battling strange illness following police assault

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

Lets stick to the business that brought us here and that is the microphone - Mc Kash advises Mc Young Moni

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

Former Miss Tourism Northern Uganda Jackline Oyella gose back to school

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

Mc Young Moni defaced Bobi Wine's campaign posters in Gulu City ahead of his campaign trail

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

Police gives details on raid of Lira hotel that hosted Bobi Wine last night

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

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