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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

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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

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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

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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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Pr Joseph Okidi's mother pleads with CJ Owiny Dollo to release her son's body for burial

  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

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VIDEO: Odong Romeo they used you to fight me - Bosmic Otim in tears

  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

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NRM supporters involved in nasty road accident in Nwoya

  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

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Museveni gives UGX 5M condolences to families of Kampala-Gulu Highway road crash victims

  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

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Museveni pledges to resolve long-standing problem affecting people of Acholi

  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

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Prioritize Mental Health - HON. Betty Aol Advises

  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

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Laxzy Mover we don't like your act - MCs criticizes Laxzy's leadership

  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. "

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Rwot David Onen Acana takes a visit to Ker Kal Kwaro Pagak in his Production Royal Tour.

  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

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Lacambel reveals he is suffering from stroke, appeal for support

  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

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UPDATE: Pastor Joseph Okidi burial set for November

  Celebrated gospel artist and minster Pastor Joseph Okidi, who died from multiple organs failure will be laid to rest on Saturday, November 1, 2025, according to organizing committee. Okid

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Wokober Education Foundation launch Wokober Toy & Innovation Festival 2025

  Wokober Education Foundation has launched its 4th Edition of Wokober Toy and Innovation Festival 2025.  Ben Wokober, the Executive Director at Wokober Education Foundation, while spe

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LR Media Initiatives Ltd give needy children of St Jude Children's home a chance to smile

  LR Media Initiatives Limited put a smile on the faces of children at St Jude Children's Home, Gulu City when they visited the orphanage and donated some basic items to support them. T

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Goat thief lynched, his body set ablaze in Agung, Gulu District

  Residents of Agung village in Gulu District have taken law into their own hands, chopping and burning to death a habitual goat thief. The incident occurred after the suspect was caught an

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From stepping down as presidential aspirant Norbert Mao now running for Pece-Laroo MP seat

  After dropping out of 2026 presidential race, Democratic Party (DP) president general, Norbert Mao, has expressed interest to run for Pece-Larooo member of parliament seat in 2026. Hon No

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Police in Lira arrested UPC diehard for insulting President Museveni of being barbaric

  Fred Okuja, a 39 year old in custody for allegedly insulting President Yoweri Museveni in a viral video on social media platforms. The suspect, Fred Okuja, a resident of Anai Oki Cell, An

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UPDF Air Force Gulu wing welcomes New Commander

  The Uganda Peoples’ Defence ForcesAir Force (UPDF-AF) has effected a change of command at the 4th Air Force Gulu wing, with Col Dickens Samson Opolot handing over to Lt Col Amon Kasiki

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Acholi province bus carrying favour of God pupils Involved in road accident

  Acholi Province bus carrying pupils and teachers from Favour of God Primary School in Gulu City was involved in a road accident along Gulu- Kampala highway. Pupils and teachers were returnin

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Police officer jailed for 35 years for killing woman by inserting a stick into her private parts

  Police Constable Isaac Amoni, 27, has been sentenced to serve 35 years in jail after being found guilty of brutal murder by the High Court in Lira. Amoni was found guilty of killing his s

Politics

I'm not afraid to back president Museveni for re-election bid - Says Mao

  The Minister of Justice and Constitutional Affairs and Democratic Party (DP) President Norbert Mao on Monday declared his support for Museveni's 2026 re-election bid, saying he is neithe

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Gulu Muslim community hands over former cemetery site to developers

  The Muslim community in Gulu has handed over its former burial site for transformation under GASMART Investment Ltd for construction of a commercial shopping mall worth Shs5 billion. The

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One dead, several injured as Makome bus knocks elephants in Karuma

  A tragic accident that occurred early Monday morning along Gulu- Kampala road has claimed the life of one person and leaving several injured.  The incident involved a Makome bus regi

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25 year old man stabbed grandfather to death over 10,000 shillings

  Police in Otuke District have arrested a 25 year old man for allegedly stabbing his grandfather to death after refusing to give him 10,000 shillings to buy shoes. The victim, 76-year-old

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Our Acholi leaders are our own problem of the land - Bosmic Otim tells Museveni

  Outspoken musician turned politician Monday 18th August 2025 openly told the president that the problem of the Acholi people are their own leaders. Bosmic Otim made remarks when he was gi

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Interview: The Late Beniman Mzeeb inspired me to do music and production

  Legendary producer and artist City Boy has credited the late music icon Beniman Mzeeb 2star as a key inspiration behind his decision to pursue music and production professionally. Accordi

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Gilbert Olanya, Odonga Otto reject police summons over balaalo farm destruction

  Kilak South MP, Hon Gilbert Olanya and former Aruu County MP, Odonga Otto have rejected the summons by Aswa West police over balaalo farm destruction allegations.  The duo were expec

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Two pupils dead, several injured in HMK bus crash in Kagavu

  Two pupils from Day Star Junior School in Makindye reportedly lost their lives in a road crash on Sunday morning. The accident involved a bus, UAP 829U belonging to HMK Transporters Ltd,

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My life is in danger! Producer City Boy cries out to top security heads

  Legendary producer, singer and songwriter Oryema City Boy has raised concerns for his safety, declaring that his life is in danger.  This follows his second arrest attempt last month

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I saw hell when I visited Ugandans living in Acholi quarters - Alexander Okidi speaks

  Renowned radio personality Alexander Okidi has recently stirred the internet after his facebook post about the state of life Acholi people are living in Acholi quarters, one of the Kampala&#

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Gulu East MP donates 15 sewing machines to empower mothers in Queen Parish

  In a determined effort to curb the high unemployment problem among young mothers in Queen Parish, Laroo-Pece Division. The area Member of Parliament, Rev. Fr. Onen Charles donated fifteen

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No Giving Up: Hon Bosmic Otim vows to return as an independent in the general election 2026

  Despite the National Resistance Movement (NRM) party stance against primaries’ losers returning as independents, Hon Bosmic Otim has vowed to disobey the party policy.  In a vi

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Hon. Martin Ojara Mapenduzi dismisses allegation of bribery

  Hon. Mapenduzi stated that he is a long-serving and respected figure whose political journey has always been grounded in integrity, public service, and grassroots engagement. His track recor

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Lucky David asks Mapenduzi, Bosmic Otim and Ogeri to apologise to each other

  Lamogi Entertainment superstar Lucky David has asked Hon Ojara Martin Mapenduzi, Hon Bosmic Otim and Robinson Oryema Ogeri to apologise to each other following what happened in the recently

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I choose peace over chaos - Bosmic Otim appeals to voters

  Outspoken musician turned politician Hon Bosmic Otim Joyce clearly stated that he has chosen the path of peace instead of confrontation following the recent NRM party primary election in Gul

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Radio Rupiny's Nelson Odoch, Jacob Mucwe joins Mega FM 102

  102 Mega FM announced signing Radio Rupiny presenter Nelson Odoch and former Choice FM presenter Olwoc Jacob Mucwe on 13th July 2025. Olwoc Jacob Mucwe who recently ended his radio era wi

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Alexander Okidi quits Radio Rupiny after 10 years of good service

  Prominent radio and TV personality Alexander Okidi has officially announced his departure from Radio Rupiny. After 10 good years of service, the sports and news anchor through his socials

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Odong Romeo jets in Uganda ahead of his mother's funeral

  Celebrated Ugandan artist, Odong Romeo has returned to the country from the United Kingdom (UK) ahead of his mother's funeral which is slated for Saturday July, 12, 2025 in Koch Goma, Nw

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Lawirwodi flags off Acholi zone school team for USSSA National Ball Game II, 'Gives Ugx 3M''

  His Royal Highness David Onen Acana II together with his deputy Rwot Otinga Otuka Otto have today flagged off the Acholi secondary school athletes team set to participate in the upcoming Uga

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Tragedy as baby coach overturns in Nebbi injuring several passengers

  A bus belonging to Baby Coach bus company travelling from Kampala to Arua was involved in an accident where it overturned resting sideways down at Padwot Sub-County, Nebbi District. Accor

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Hon Mapenduzi launches campaign for NRM party flag in Gulu West

  As the National Resistance Movement (NRM) gears up for its party primaries election slated for 17th of this month, the Bardege-Layibi Division MP, Hon Ojara Martin Mapenduzi has officially c

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Girl commits suicide after an argument with parents over love affair with boyfriend in Agago

  A 17 year old girl allegedly committed suicide after an argument with her parents for refusing to approve her relationship with her boyfriend in Agago District. The deceased who has been

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Balaalo eviction: 79 heads of cattle evicted from Kitgum District

  Security personnel in Kitgum District have intensified the eviction of the balaalo. They have evicted 79 heads of cattle from Tepwoyo West village in Mucwini West Sub-county, Kitgum District

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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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