"I Wasted 2 Years Waiting For Nothing": Kony's Son Blasts UPDF Over Deployment Delay

Ali Saloongo Kony, son of fugitive LRA leader Joseph Kony, says he’s given up on a military career after the UPDF failed to deploy him nearly two years after he completed formal traini

Mao Urges Acholi MPs to Demand ‘Debt’ From Museveni

Democratic Party President Norbert Mao has called on Acholi MPs to collectively demand what he termed a “debt” owed to the region by President Yoweri Museveni. Speak

"You Leave Paradise for a Desert" - Museveni Blasts Dubai Job Seekers

President Yoweri K. Museveni has criticized Ugandans seeking work in Dubai, questioning the appeal of jobs in what he described as a desert. "People go to work in Dubai, but what are

Kawaala boy pleading with mother not to end her life after their home was demolished sparks mixed reactions

A young Kawaala boy captured in a viral video pleading with his mother and pulling her back from the road side as she attempts to end her life has sparked reactions online. In the c

''I’m Disappointed, But Grateful for 20 Years’ - Oryem Reacts to Cabinet Drop

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

Hon. Aber Lillian Pens Heartfelt Message After Cabinet Reappointment

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

Hon. Okello Henry Oryem Dropped from Museveni's New Cabinet

President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni has dropped Hon. Okello Henry Oryem from Uganda’s new cabinet for 2026–2031. Oryem, who served as Minister of State for Foreign Affairs from 2

Minister Nyamutoro Pleads With Protocol Team Over Eddy Kenzo’s VIP Access

State Minister for Energy and Mineral Development Phiona Nyamutoro was seen appealing to NRM protocol officials not to remove her husband, singer Eddy Kenzo, from the VIP section during Pres

Museveni Sworn In for His 7th Term as President of Uganda Amid Pomp at Kololo

President-elect Yoweri Kaguta Museveni was sworn in for another five-year term on Monday in a ceremony marked by joy, pomp, and excitement at Kololo Independence Grounds. Electoral Commis

Barugahara Balaam Praises Lillian Aber, Cites Support for Museveni and Muhoozi

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

Museveni Recalls Obote Era, Amin Coup in Message to NRM MPs

President Yoweri Museveni has recalled decades of Uganda’s political history, saying many Ugandans had disagreements with former President Milton Obote since 1962 but later began worki

BREAKING: Kilak North MP Dr Gilbert Olanya Loses Mother After Illness

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

Rivalry Turns Violent. Bosmic Otim Attacks KD Kristo Hammer, Leaves Him With Broken Legs

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

Bishop MacLeod Ochola II to Receive NUFA Honorary Award for Peacebuilding, Storytelling

The Northern Uganda Filmmakers Association will honour Bishop Emeritus MacLeod Baker Ochola II of Kitgum Diocese at this year’s 2nd Edition of the Northern Uganda Film Awards. Accor

Mao Urges 12th Parliament to Embrace Crucial Role in Uganda's Future

Norbert Mao emphasized the significance of the 12th Parliament in Uganda's history, stating that the ongoing retreat aims to equip incoming members with a sense of responsibility, as the

Joseph Kony's Brutal Legacy: Lord's Resistance Army's Dark History

Joseph Kony (born September 1961) is a Ugandan militant and warlord who founded the Lord's Resistance Army (LRA), designated as a terrorist group by the United Nations Peacekeepers. A

CJ Owiny Dollo Lauds Speaker Anita Among's Kindness, 'You Extended Mzee Okori's Life'

Retired Chief Justice Emeritus Alfonse Owiny Dollo's voice trembled with gratitude as he addressed the gathering at Christ Church Parish in Gulu to celebrate the life of Mzee Natha

"'We Do Talk': Mao Reveals Bond with Speaker Amid Call for Clean Politics

Hon Norbert Mao stated that he and Rt Hon Speaker Anita Annet Among maintain communication despite their political differences. Mao urged fellow legislators to clean up th

Hon Anita Annet Among Pays Tribute to Mzee Nathan, Father of Late Jacob Oulanyah

Speaker of Parliament, Hon Anita Annet Among, has eulogized Mzee Nathan, the father of the late Jacob Oulanyah, describing him as a remarkable individual who instilled strong principles and

Business and Technology

Sylvia Owori, NaCori Uganda, Coffee Uganda Inspects Coffee Farm in Gulu City

Sylvia Owori Damalie, Director of Operation Wealth Creation, on Friday, March 13, 2026 visited Tegot Farmstead in Gulu City, inspecting coffee farming progress in Northern Uganda. S

I'm not happy with our leaders from Northern Uganda who are in the NRM ruling party - Odong Romeo

Gospel singer Odong Romeo is fed up with Acholi leaders in the ruling party (NRM), saying they are abandoning their people from the government opportunities. "I'm not happy with

Ker Kwaro Acholi to Mark Paramount Chief's 60th Birthday with Charity Bash

The Ker Kwaro Acholi cultural institution will commemorate the 60th birthday of the Acholi Paramount Chief with a celebration at Kaunda Grounds in Gulu City on the 24th of this month.

Bobi Wine risks treason charges over Geneva remarks - Minister Oryem sounds alarm

Uganda's State Minister for International Cooperation, Okello Oryem, warns exiled NUP president Robert Kyagulanyi (Bobi Wine) risks treason charges if he returns to Kampala over remarks

We are here to shame the devil who was operating in people like Idi Amin - Museveni

President Yoweri Museveni has strongly condemned former Uganda President (dictator) Idi Amin, describing him as a “tool of the devil” who forcefully imposed himself on Ugan

Govt approves Shs5m cattle compensation per affected households in Acholi, Lango, Teso regions

The government has approved Shs5m cattle compensation per household in Acholi, Lango, and Teso regions for cattle lost during past wars. Minister Dr. Chris Baryomunsi announced the

Hon Betty Amongi blames Lira City election loss on Speaker Anita Among

The Minister of Gender, Labour and Social Development, Betty Amongi, has blamed her defeat in last week’s parliamentary elections on alleged interference by Speaker of Parliament Anita

Hon Odonga Otto rejects Aruu County election results calls for votes recount

Former MP Samuel Odonga Otto has rejected the recent parliamentary results after losing to incumbent Christopher Komakech by just 26 votes. Odonga Otto, a seasoned politician and former M

Chief Justice Owiny Dollo retires from judicial service after 4 decades

Uganda's Chief Justice, Alfonse Owiny Dollo has announced his retirement from the judiciary after four decades of legal service. In 2020, Chief Justice Owiny Dollo was appointed to re

NUP leader Bobi Wine claims Museveni and regimen rigged 2026 elections

A shocking new video released by Ugandan opposition leader Robert Kyagulanyi Ssentamu alias Bobi Wine highlights alleged election irregularities in Uganda. The footage reportedly sh

Fr Charles Onen loses Pece-Laroo Division MP seat to Hon Norbert Mao

Incumbent Fr Charles Onen has suffered a setback after finishing second in the hotly contested Pece-Laroo Division member of parliament race to his rival Hon Norbert Mao. The seat was fie

The devil is a liar: Jenneth Prischa speaks after surviving road accident.

Self-baptized Queen Of Culture, Jenneth Prischa, has spoken out after surviving a terrifying road accident that saw the vehicle she was traveling in with her team lose control due to brake f

UCC orders temporary' shut down of internet ahead of polls

The Uganda Communication Commission has ordered a ' temporary' shutdown of internet effective today, January 13, 2026, until further notice. The shutdown orders come in exactly a

President Museveni declares 15th January elections day public holiday

President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni has declared Thursday, January 15, and Friday, January 16, 2026, as public holidays to allow Ugandans to fully participate in the Presidential and Parliament

Don't temper by going back to the bush, we shall pick you like a grasshopper in two days - UPDF warns former LRA returnees

The Uganda People’s Defence Forces (UPDF) has issued a strong warning to Joseph Kony's former Lord’s Resistance Army (LRA) members threatening to resume insurgency in Norther

We're returning back to the bush to start kony 2 - LRA returnees threatens gov't

Over 4,500 LRA returnees have threatened government of a possible returning to the bush over government neglect and failed promises of resettlement as agreed on. They cry fowl over failed

Gov't finally injects Shs 1B into WALK Creative Arts Foundation's Sacco

The WALK Creative Arts Foundation has received a significant financial boost from the government through the Ministry of Gender, Labour, and Social Development. Speaking to journali

Police arrest 41 suspects in connection with violent attack on civilians during Bobi Wine's campaign in Gulu City

The Aswa West Police have arrested 41 individuals, including the gang leader Aleng Fatuma who allegedly participated in assaulting and looting people's within Gulu City on 6/12/2025 duri

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

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

Mao criticises UPDF, Police over campaign brutality and chaos, describing Gulu incident as a shame

Mao has also criticized both police and the UPDF for failing to distinguish themselves from goons when they engaged to fight unarmed crowds, adding that the violence witnessed in Gulu is a s

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

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

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

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

Where is the money that bus was making since 2019 - Okello Tito demand

Footballer and also musician Okello Tito has called out the Acholi province leaders for their alleged lack of transparency and accountability. Okello Tito accused the province's leade

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

One killed as army opens fire at Kyagulanyi supporters in Iganga district

At least one person has been confirmed dead and others injured as police opened fire at Bobi Wine supporters who were returning from his rally held at Rail Way grounds in Iganga municipality. Polic

Uganda Police bans campaign processions ahead of the 2026 general elections

Uganda Police Force issued directives on Monday prohibiting all campaign processions for presidential, parliamentary, and local races ahead of 2026 elections. Candidates must meet support

Bosmic Otim seeks reconciliation with Aber Lillian after their public feud

Lucky Bosmic Otim, a musician and politician, is seeking reconciliation with Hon. Lillian Aber after their public feud. Bosmic Otim claims to be ready to "bury the hatchet"

JUST IN: President Yoweri Museveni pardons 143 petty convicts

President Museveni has issued pardon to 143 petty offenders who had been behind bars for years on various charges, prison authorities have confirmed. “The pardon was granted on the

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