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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

Politics

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

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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

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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.&

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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

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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

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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

Politics

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

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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

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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

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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

Business and Technology

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

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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

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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

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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

Entertainment

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

Business and Technology

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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