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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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Police in Aswa West Region arrested four suspects on Tuesday morning during an intelligence-led operation targeting youth gangs in Dwol Cell, Laliya Ward, Gulu East Division.
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The trial of Christopher Okello Onyum, the suspect in the murder of four toddlers, was thrown into disarray this afternoon after heavy rain and strong winds tore through the venue at Ggaba C
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National Water and Sewerage Corporation confirmed on Tuesday, 21 April 2026, that Gulu City faces water supply interruptions after a speeding vehicle rammed and vandalized a section of the K
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Hon. Norbert Mao’s wife, Beatrice Mao, came under fire over her remarks that ‘Acholi people are lazy,’ triggering strong criticism from the Acholi community. Beatrice re
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Two people, a driver and a turn man, have been killed after the truck they were traveling in plunged into River Aswa in Pader District. The heavily loaded truck was reportedly traveling f
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Police in the North Kyoga Region are investigating a mob killing that occurred at Amwoma sub-county police station in Dokolo district on Tuesday. The incident happened on April 15, 2026,
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Renowned content creator Otim Jino, also known as Jino De Champion, says he was yet again attacked by an unknown gang who stormed his home on Wednesday, April 16, 2026, at around 2:16 AM wit
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After a temporary closure, WALK Creative Arts Foundation is set to launch its Tuesday Jam Session on April 17, 2026, at Password Lounge Gulu. The Jam Session night, previously held
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An 18-year-old fisherman drowned in Lake Kyoga late Sunday night after strong winds swamped his boat, police have confirmed. The body of Ogwal Bruno has not yet been recovered, and search ef
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Retired Archbishop John Baptist Odama's vehicle reportedly lost control and crashed into a young boy operating a mobile money stall near Kati Kati Lacor. According to eyewitnesses, th
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Police in Omoro District are hunting for Obua Ivan, 20, accused of killing his father, Ocena Santos, 47, following a heated argument with his wife. The incident happened on April 9,
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A fuel truck travelling to Gulu lost control at Karuma bridge on Wednesday, April 8, 2026, plunging into the River Nile. The Albertine North Region's marine experts have launche
