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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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NIRA launches nationwide mass renewal and registration for National ID

  The National Identification and Registration Authority (NIRA) has launched a nationwide mass renewal and registration exercise for National Identity Cards, marking the beginning of a major d

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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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BREAKING: Gulu DAO perish in a fatal road accident on Gulu-Kampala road

  Grief and sorrow has swept over the people of Gulu following the untimely death of Gulu District Agricultural officer, Mr Jackson Lakor who was on his way to Kampala for the official duties.

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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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Breaking: Retired police officer Sam Omara dies of cancer at 65

  Uganda's Retired Assistant Commissioner of Police, Sam Omara, died on Monday at the age of 65 after battling cancer.  He passed away at Mulago National Referral Hospital, where h

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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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5 people arrested in connection with brutal murder of Seeta High School teacher

  Police in Mukono District are holding five suspects in connection with the murder of Oloya Ivan, a 30-year-old teacher at Seeta High School, Mbalala Campus. The tragic incident unfolded i

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Uganda airlines launches direct flights from Entebbe Airport to UK

  Uganda Airlines has officially announced the launch of its long-awaited direct flights between Entebbe and London Gatwick, marking a significant milestone in the airline’s five-year hi

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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

Politics

Hon Akol Anthony ditches FDC, joins NRM with Hon Ojara Martin Mapenduzi

  Forum for Democratic Change (FDC) candidate Hon Akol Anthony has ditched his old political party and joined the National Resistance Movement (NRM) ahead of the 2026 general election. Anot

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14 arrested for blocking Museveni’s convoy, removing National Emblem from his vehicle.

  Special Forces Command (SFC) have reportedly arrested 14 people for blocking President Yoweri Museveni’s motorcade and plucking off the National Emblem from his vehicle According to

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Dr Kizza Besigye remanded to Luzira Prison until January 7 2025

  Veteran opposition leader Dr Kizza Besigye and his co-accused, Hajj Obeid Lutale have been further remanded to Luzira Prison until January 7, 2025, due to the incomplete constitution of thei

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Museveni Waives fee charges on non tourist travelers using Murchison Falls park

  President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni has directed the Uganda Wildlife Authority (UWA) to stop charging fees from travellers (not tourists) who are transiting through the Murchison Falls National

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UWA revises transit guidelines, permits motorists to use Kichumbanyobo-Tangi route

  Uganda Wildlife Authority UWA has revised transit guidelines for motorists using alternative routes through Murchison Falls National Park. Buses can temporarily transit via the kichumbany

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Karuma Bridge to close for three months to all traffic for repairs

  The Minister of Works and Transport, Gen. Katumba Wamala, has announced the closure of Karuma Bridge to all traffic, effective Monday, September 23rd, 2024.  The closure is to allow

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Centenary Bank donates waste bins to Gulu University as token of appreciation

  Centenary Bank donated four 200L plastic wastes bins to Gulu University as token of appreciation for their great support to the development of the bank. The bins handed over by the Chief

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NUP President Bobi Wine shot in the leg in Bulindo

  Ugandan opposition leader and singer Robert Kyagulanyi Ssentamu, known as Bobi Wine has been shot in the leg and seriously injured by security agents on Tuesday evening. He's been rus

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Gov't to totally shutdown Karuma Bridge to all traffic due to extensive repair works

  The government is planning for a total shutdown of Karuma Bridge, the bridge that connects the link between Northern Uganda and the rest of the country to all traffic for extensive repairs w

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President Museveni is expected to address parliament today at Kaunda grounds in Gulu City

  The first regional parliamentary sitting was held yesterday, 28 August 2024 which kicked off in Gulu city, Northern Uganda. Speaker Anita Among who was chairing the sitting, emphasised th

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"No hooligan will bring me down'' - Amb Acheng shuts down critics with fiery response

  The deported Ugandan ambassador to Canada, Joy Ruth Acheng has found herself at the centre of controversy following her deportation saga. Acheng was deported by the Canadian government on

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Congrats: Oceng Geoffrey Osborn transferred to Nwoya District

  The Resident District Commissioner (RDC) in charge of Lamwo District, Oceng Geoffrey Osborn has been transferred to Nwoya District. In exercise of the powers conferred upon the President

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Presidential advisor Tamale Mirundi dies aged 60

  The political analyst and presidential advisor on media affairs, Joseph Tamale Mirundi dies aged 60. The former presidential press secretary died of lung related complications on Tuesday

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Deputy Speaker Thomas Tayebwa reportedly involved in a helicopter crash

  The Deputy Speaker of Parliament Thomas Tayebwa reportedly involved in chopper crash in Western Uganda. According to a reliable source, the chopper crashed on Saturday, 3rd, August 2024.

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Shs100b ready for Akii Bua stadium construction - PM Nabbanja assures people of Lango

  The government has said that the Shs100b that Parliament recently appropriated for constructing then Akii-Bua Memorial Stadium in Lira City is ready. Over the weekend, the Prime Minister

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Rwot David Onen Acana II appoint new prime minister after sacking Ambrose Olaa

  The Acholi Paramount Chief David Onen Acana II has appointed a new prime Minister to head the Acholi Cultural Institution, nearly 10 months after the position became vacant. Michael Otim

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Museveni appoints Maj Gen Otto new operation shuuja commander, replaces Maj Gen Dick Olum

Major General Richard Otto has been appointed the new Commander of the Mountain Division and Operation Shuuja.  This appointment marks a pivotal moment in military leadership, as Major Gener

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Red eye disease spreading at an alarming rate in Gulu City - Gulu City RCC reveals

Gulu City schools are currently witnessing a surge in cases of a peculiar eye condition commonly known as Red eye. The eye illness is also referred to as conjunctivitis, imposes discomfort, swelling

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Farmers in Lamwo district demand unfulfilled promises made by the State House

  Local farmers in Agoro sub-county, Lamwo District have expressed concern over the delayed unfulfilled promises made by the President of the Republic of Uganda through the Ministry of water a

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Acholi MPs accuses UPDF over Apaa land conflicts

  A section of Acholi Parliamentary Group has accused Uganda Peoples Defense Force for masterminding the killings in Apaa. Addressing journalists at Parliament, the faction’s General

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Two killed, one injured in the renewed Apaa Land conflicts

  At least two people have been confirmed dead and one left injured in the renewed attacks between the Acholi and Madi over the land wrangles. The deceased persons were reportedly attacked

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VIDEO: Northern Uganda promoters seek special meeting with Gen Salim Saleh

  A section of Northern Uganda promoters is seeking special meetings with Gen Salim Saleh for financial assistance this week. This group is appealing to the General to consider supporting t

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RDC Odong Latek goes for leave, DPC and Deputy DISO transferred amidst Amuru DVO death controversy

  Amuru Resident District Commissioner Odong Stephen Latek has been sent for a leave while the District Police Commander (DPC) and the District Internal Security  (DISO) of Amuru have rep

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MP Gilbert Olanya demands immediate arrest and removal of Amuru RDC, DISO and DPC

  Kilak South MP Hon Gilbert Olanya is demanding immediate removal and arrest of Amuru District RDC Odong Stephen Latek from the office over the saddened death of Amuru acting Veterinary offic

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VIDEO: Late Beepee's remains laid to rest amidst tears and sorrow

  Thousands of mourners from different walks of life on Saturday gathered to bid farewell to fallen musician Bernard Munu Paul popularly known as Beepee at his ancestral home in Eleng, Okwalon

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Minister Okello Oryem faces backlash after saying Ugandans dying of hunger are idiots

  The State Minister of Foreign Affairs, Mr Henry Oryem Okello is on the spot after saying that people dying of hunger in Uganda are idiots. Minister Okello’s statement puts thousands

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Video: ARLPI appeals Judicial commission of inquiry on Apaa to expedite their functions

  Religious leaders in Northern Uganda under their umbrella body Acholi religious leaders peace initiative- ARLPI are concerned about the unresolved land conflict  in Apaa, the land that

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Gov't moves to auction cattle impounded from balaalo herdsmen

  The government has issued a three-day ultimatum for non-compliant balaalo herdsmen to remove their cattle from Gulu and Amuru districts. The Minister for State for Northern Uganda, Grace

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Apaa residents accuse security of laxity after attack

  The community members of Apaa in Itirikwa Sub County, Adjumani district are accusing security in the area of laxity and failing to protect the people from armed attackers. They say that a

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12 suspects in balaalo must go saga released on a non bail of Ugx5 million each

  The Gulu Chief Magistrate on Tuesday, 28th November 2023, released 12 people grappling charges of criminal trespass and malicious damage in the highly tense Balaalo Must Go' saga on a no

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Kony's son and mother seeks for second chance to meet president Museveni

  The family of the Lord Resistance Army commander Joseph Kony are seeking to meet president Yoweri Museveni for the second time over their poor living conditions.  This comes less tha

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Gov't extends the commission of Karuma dam to September 2024

  Karuma Hydroelectric Station, the largest power-generating installation in the country, will be finally ready for commissioning by September 2024, the Ministry of Energy and Mineral Developm

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Barbed wires on high market as president’s 3-weeks ultimatum close to ends

  UPDF Intelligence report has established that hardware dealers and roofing in both Gulu and Kampala are making a number of sales of their barbed wire since the president issued executive ord

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States house approves Shs 161M for establishment of 4 acres’ model farm project in Acholi

  Acholi Presidential zonal industrial hub situated in Bul-ker village Oding Parish Unyama sub county Gulu district is set to receive a total of 161 million shilling which has been approved by

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Museveni gives three weeks to Balaalo in non-fenced farmland to leave Greater North

  President Museveni has on Friday ordered the Balaalo with non-fenced farmland in the greater North to leave the region within three weeks. The Greater North sub-regions which are being oc

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UHRC Summons Hon Olanya Gilbert Over Balaalo Hate Speech

  The Uganda Human Rights Commission has summoned the MP for Kilak South Gilbert Olanya to appear before the commission over allegations of hate speech and sectarianism.  In a video th

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Acholi chief condemned hooliganism committed unto Rwot Apire

  A section of cultural chiefs under Apire’s faction has in a strongest term condemned the recent act of hooliganism and violence committed against Rwot Richard Santos Apire and his team

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MP Lamwaka asks Acoli leaders to put emotions aside when dealing with balaalo issues

  The Omoro District Woman Member of Parliament Hon. Catherine Lamwaka who doubles also as wife to Gen. Charles Otema Awany has appealed to Acoli leaders to abandon emotions when dealing with

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Over 400 Madi People Have Been Ferried To Occupy The Home Of Acholi In Apaa - Says Gilbert Olanya

  Kilak South MP Hon. Gilbert Olanya has shown his dissatisfaction with UPDF who are in Apaa, he said UPDF have so far arrested 8 Acholi who are residents of Apaa related to 4 Acholi who were

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