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UPDF launches first phase of Balaalo eviction in Northern Uganda

  The Uganda People’s Defense Forces (UPDF) has launched the first phase of operation harmony, aimed at evicting unauthorized pastoralist groups from the Acholi and Lango sub-region.

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Museveni issues a second eviction order for balaalo to leave Northern Uganda

  President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni has issued yet another fresh order to indiscriminately evict all Balaalo Cattle from Northern Uganda.  The classified written and signed order (execu

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Mob kills suspected household properties thief in Pece

  Police in Gulu City are investigating a case of mob action after a suspected household properties thief was lynched by an angry crowd Thursday morning.  The unidentified man was foun

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Police fire teargas to disperse protesting Sir Samuel Baker students

  Tension ran high today after police fired teargas to disperse Sir Samuel Baker students' gathering in front of the RCC gate, demanding immediate resignation of the headteacher over corru

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Lawyer Stella Kijange joins race for Nwoya County Woman MP, vows to unseat Judith Peace Achan

  Lawyer Stella Kijange Lajiri has officially declared her intention to represent the people of Nwoya District in the 12th parliament. Stella who lost the Nwoya District Woman MP seat in 20

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Parents destroyed school properties over death of a 12 year old pupil in Nwoya district

  Angry parents of Nwoya District on Thursday stormed and destroyed Coo-rom Primary School properties over the death of a 12 year old P.4 pupil. The child had reportedly been sent home by a

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Hon Atimango Nancy narrowly escapes death

  Hon Atimango Nancy, an aspiring candidate for Gulu District Woman MP has reportedly been involved in a nasty accident this afternoon. The former challenger of Rev. Fr. Onen Charles for La

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Gulu leaders on the spot for appealing to Museveni over impending Balaalo eviction

  A section of residents and local leaders from Gulu District are currently in hot soup for making a serious request to President Museveni to reconsider his decision to evict migrant cattle ke

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ICC confirms charges hearing against Joseph Kony to proceed in Absentia this year

  Appeals judges at the International Criminal Court on Tuesday gave their final greenlight for proceedings against LRA Commander Joseph Kony to carry on. The court scheduled a confirmation

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Tonny Kitara picks NRM nomination forms for Laroo-Pece constituency, vows to unseat Fr Onen Charles

  Renowned Gulu based businessman and lawyer, Counsel Tonny Kitara on Monday 2nd June 2025 picked nomination forms from the NRM party's secretariat in Kyadondo. Tonny Kitara who is the

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Nile Star bus catches fire with passengers on board in Madi Okolo

  A bus belonging to Nile Star company registration no.UBD 216H has, on Monday evening exploded in Uleppi, Madi Okolo along Nebbi-Arua highway. According to the close source, the fire broke

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Social media users endorses Gilbert Olanya and Otto to represent them in parliament

  As the country is heading towards the general elections come 2026, social media users in Acholi sub-region have endorsed the two legislators to go and represent them in 12th Parliament. 

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If Balaalo do not leave Acholi, Pres. Museveni will not get votes - Says Hon Odonga Otto

  Former Aruu County member of parliament Hon Odonga Otto has urged the people of Acholi not to vote for president Museveni if the Balaalo don't leave Acholi land. According to Odonga, the

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From radio to politics, Tek Kwo Wilfred elected as NRM publicity secretary for Amuru district

  In a dramatic and tightly contested race, Tek Kwo Wilfred, a former Mega Fm news anchor and known content creator has been officially declared the Publicity Secretary of the NRM Youth League

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VIDEO: Boxer Mulindra Denish returns to the ring after 7 years of battling leg injury

  Former KCCA and National team boxer Mulindra Denish has finally returned to the boxing ring after suffering a serious leg injury for 7 years. Mulindra, who is the Gulu boxing club head co

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'Am out of danger'- Wan Luo TV's Pat Robert Larubi speaks out after a terrible road crash

  Wan Luo TV show host Pat Robert Larubi alias Pat Larry King was on Thursday evening rushed to the hospital after he got involved in a terrible road crash. The accident took place in Madop

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CJ Owiny Dollo built a church in honour of his late mother, Paulina Angom

  Chief Justice of Uganda, Justice Alfonse Owiny-Dollo has built St. Matthew’s Chapel church in Lukwangole Parish, Patongo sub-county, Agago district, in honor of his late parents. Th

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Heartbreaking: Lira Deputy RCC murdered in cold blood by unknown people

  The Deputy RCC of Lira City East Division, Mwase Karim was brutally murdered last night by unknown people and his body was dumped in Nakalama sub-county along the Iganga- Bugiri highway in I

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Gunya Julius Labeja declares interest in contesting for Gulu City mayor seat

  Gunya Julius Labeja, a public servant and social worker has announced that he will be contesting for Gulu City mayoral seat come 2026 general elections.  Labeja expressed confidence

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Mega FM's Lacambel W'Ogena reportedly bedridden, in critical condition

  Hon Opiyo Christopher Ateke, the Gulu LCV Chairperson has revealed that the veteran Northern Uganda media personality Lacambel W'Ogena is so ill and confined to his bed. Ateke made th

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Teacher arrested for defiling a 16 year old girl

  Police in Alebtong district are holding a teacher at Akura Senior Secondary School for defiling a 16 year old girl, where the victim is a senior two student. Patrick Jimmy Okema, the

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Gov't to construct AFCON training facilities worth Shs13.5bn at Gulu University

  The Government of Uganda is committed to constructing a Shs13.5 billion morden training facility at Gulu University for the upcoming African Cup of Nations (AFCON) 2027. This initiative i

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LULA Uganda donates learning materials worth shs 6.5M to St Jude's Primary School

  Lyec Uganda Literacy Association (LULA Uganda) on Tuesday, April 22, 2025 has donated learning materials worth shs 6.5 million to St Jude's Primary school in Layibi-bardge division as pa

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Karuma, Ayago bridges reopens to all traffic after installation of expansion joints

  Karuma and Ayago bridges along the Kampala- Gulu highway have officially been reopened for all the traffic after temporary closure of the two key infrastructure points last month. The bri

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Congrats!! Opio Alex Ongom wins Gulu University guild presidential race

  Opio Alex Ongom has been elected as the new guild president of Gulu University after beating three other contestants. Mr Ongom from the faculty of medicine becomes the institution's 2

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JUST IN: Singer Joe Emrold arrested from Kampala

  Popular Northern Uganda musician Joe Emrold has reportedly been arrested by fellow artist Nyinga Blamo. Speaking to a close friend, Joe was arrested from Kampala on Monday, 31st March 202

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Journalist Pat Larubi Arrested At Uganda-South Sudan Border Town of Elegu.

  Northern Ugandan renowned journalist, Pat Robert Larubi popularly known as Pat Larry King has been arrested at the Uganda - South Sudan Border Town of Elegu.  Pat who has of late bee

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Ker Kwaro Acholi pledges full support for music in space climate awareness festival

  The Ker Kwaro Acholi has pledged to give all the necessary support towards the Music In Space climate awareness festival, the event aimed at educating people about the dangers of destroying

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Power struggle, Intrigue and greed has put Acholi on weighing scale

  Rev.Fr Justin Uma has lambasted big wig Acholi political figures for trading their clansmen. He labelled them as greedy leaders who are mindful of their own selves and not pro-people. Acc

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3 injured after HMK bus overturned on kalongo- Patongo road

  Three passengers were on Sunday March 9, 2025 injured as a bus belonging to HMK bus company overturned in Agago District. The Isuzu coach registration number UAU 079Q en route to Patongo

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Bardege-Layibi and Laroo- Pece Division residents decry poor state of roads

  Residents of Bardege-Layibi and Laroo-Pece Division in Gulu City have decried the poor state of Kabedopong cell connecting to Patiko sub-region Gulu District which has continued to deteriora

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Father arrested for killing daughter over Ugx 10,000 in Gulu City

  Police in Gulu City are holding an unidentified man for allegedly beating to death his 11 year old daughter over shillings 10,000. The accused in his mid 30s was angry because his daughte

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Man burns cheating neighbour's private parts after he caught him sleeping with his wife; Arrested

  Police in Amuru district are holding Okello Denis for allegedly burning the private parts of Oyat Samuel he caught red-handed sleeping with his wife. The incident happened in Amilobo vill

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VIDEO: I am going to have my last birthday on earth in April, reveals shocking secrets

  Controversial musician turned political Otim William alias Bosmic Otim has made a surprising fact about his life, stating that he will be celebrating his last birthday on earth on April, 14,

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Karuma Bridge to face another shutdown to allow expansion works starting next Monday

  The Ministry of Works and Transport has announced that Karuma Bridge will be closed to all traffic starting next Monday March 10 to March 31, 2025, to facilitate the installation of expansio

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Eng Ocoya Stephen introduced by his lover Joyce in a glamorous ceremony

  Eng. Ocaya Stephen, the director of Crux Energeering and Construction Ltd was introduced by his long time partner, Apiyo Joyce, on Saturday, March 1st at her parents' residence in Koro R

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Min Lillian Aber gives out 595 iron sheets to institutions and vulnerable communities in Kitgum

  Kitgum District Institutions and vulnerable communities have received over 500 iron sheets from the office of the Prime Minister (OPM) Uganda, on Monday, February 17, 2025. The action is

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Five die of suspected witchcraft in Lamwo District

  Five people on Thursday 13, February 2025, died mysteriously in Lamwo District after a witchcraft performed magic spells on them to identify merchandise and cash thieves. The incident happen

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Miss Lango Deborah Elizabeth Okucu loses father

  Former Miss Lango, Queen Deborah Elizabeth Okucu is currently in pain after she reportedly lost her beloved father, Mr James Okucu to the cold hands of death. According to reports, her da

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Man fatally stabs wife to death in dispute over Shs10000 in Lamwo District

  Police in Lamwo District are investigating a bizarre incident in which a 42 year old man reportedly stabbed his wife to death. The suspect, Alex Olweny, a resident of Kaugoli South Villag

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Karuma Bridge to face another shutdown after it was partially reopened

  Minister of Works and Transport Gen Katumba Wamala has confirmed that Karuma Bridge will face another second phase of shutdown to allow further repair works on the facility. This comes less

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Shock as Nebbi woman returns home alive 4 years after her body was buried

  A woman who was thought to be dead and was buried by relatives, returned home alive leaving everyone shocked. The incident took place on Thursday at Paceru, Ndhew Sub-county in Nebbi dist

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I decided to play for South Sudan because of anger - Tito Okello reveals

  Former Uganda premier league striker, Tito Okello has revealed the reason why he switched his allegiance to the South Sudan national team. Tito Okello who played for two Ugandan side KCCA

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Bosmic Otim denied chance to speak during Rwot Kasimiro Ongom coronation

  Controversial musician Bosmic Otim has accused the Chief Justice Alphonse Owiny Dollo for not allowing him to speak during the coronation of Rwot Kasimiro Ongom of P'Otongo clan. 

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I am the one who brought NUP in Northern Uganda - Says Bosmic Otim

  Musician and also presidential advisor on Operation Wealth Creation Bosmic Otim says he introduced the National Unity Platform (NUP) when nobody knew anything about it. Bosmic Otim who wa

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VIDEO: Gen Otema Awany, Hon Mapenduzi reunites at Gen Salim Saleh's 65th birthday celebration

  Political differences between Gen Charles Otema Awany and the Bardege-Layibi Division member of parliament Hon Ojara Martin Mapenduzi buried. This comes after the two met and shared the s

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VIDEO: Gen Salim Saleh given new name by people of Acholi

  The Chief Coordinator Operation Wealth Creation, Caleb Akandwanano alias Gen Salim Saleh has been named Oriba by the people of Acholi. Gen Saleh has acquired the new name for his role in

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