UPDF soldier sentenced to life in prison for killing three civilians in Agago

Uganda Peoples' Defence Forces (UPDF), Private Ameny Bonny (32), has been handed a life sentence for shooting and killing three civilians last month in Agago District. He was charged

Security agencies rubbish claims that over 400 heads are being collected for Karuma Bridge ritual

Uganda's security agencies have Wednesday dismissed some social media reports that individuals are being beheaded for ritual purposes in connection with Karuma Bridge rehabilitation.

Tiktoker jailed for 2 years and 8 months for spreading malicious information about the president.

A court in Uganda sentenced a 21 year-old boy to two years and 8 months in Wakiso District on Monday for insulting Uganda's President, Yoweri Museveni. Emmanuel Nabugodi was found gui

Motorcycle thieves dare Gulu RCC, steal motorbike as motorcycle theft soars in Gulu

On Thursday afternoon thieves stormed the Gulu Resident City Commissioner compound and stole a Bajaj bike. Efforts to trace the suspected thieves using a CCTV camera yielded no fruit as t

Gulu RCC orders closure of noisy churches, nightclubs in Gulu City

Gulu Resident City Commissioner (RCC) Ambrose Onoria has caused buzz online after he ordered security personnel to close down all the noisy churches and nightclubs in Gulu City on Wednesday

Photographer Jones celebrates as he lands first national photography gigs with FUFA

The Gulu City based renowned photographer Jones is over the moon after achieving his first dream of capturing the national event. The skillful photographer has been contracted by the Fede

14 Refugee Lightning victims laid to rest in Palabek

Fourteen victims who lost their lives after being struck by lightning during a downpour on Saturday have been laid to rest on Sunday, 3, November in Zone 8, Block 2. The incident occurred

Lightning strikes worshipers in Lamwo church killing 14, injuring dozens

Tragic- At least 14 worshipers were killed and dozens injuried when lightning struck a church during a downpour on Saturday, 2nd November 2024. Most of the victims reportedly died i

Lacor Hospital ED Dr Cyprian Opira to be buried on Saturday

The family of the late St Mary's hospital Lacor director, Dr Cyprian Opira has released the arrangements for his burial. There will be a requiem mass at Our Lady of Africa in Mbuya fr

UNRA confirms near completion of Karuma Bridge

The Uganda National Roads Authority (UNRA) has confirmed the rehabilitation of Karuma bridge has almost reached its final stage as it awaits the formworks installation. According to UNRA&

Thomas kwoyelo gets 40 years sentence for war crimes and crimes against humanity

The Gulu Court has sentenced Lord’s Resistance Army (LRA) commander Thomas Kwoyelo to 40 years in prison after a landmark war crimes trial over his role in the group’s two-decade

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Scenic sights at Murchison Falls National Park

The closure of Karma bridge for renovation could have come with a lot of huddles but this is also a blessing in disguise for many Uganda's plying the Northern route through the park.&nbs

UPDF soldier shoots three civilians dead, injured two in Agago District.

The Uganda People's Defense Force and Uganda Police Force have launched an investigation into an incident in which a soldier shot and killed three people, leaving two others in critical

Fuso Lorry carrying Gulu pilgrims from Paimol involved in a road accident

Several injured on a Sunday evening in which a truck carrying Gulu foot pilgrims from Wii Polo in Paimol, Agago District slid off the road before it overturned. The accident happened in L

Rwot Acana II appoints Stella Kajange Lagiri as the new minister of labour, gender and social development

The Acholi Paramount Chief, Rwot David Onen Acana II has appointed Counsel Stella Kajange Lagiri as the new Kingdom's Minister of Gender, Labour and Social Development.

Acholi Cultural Festival 2024, Launched

Acholi Paramount Chief, Rwot David Onen Acana II together with Opolacen Marketing Consultants managing director Paul Mutanga on Thursday, 17, 2024 launched the 2024 Acholi Cultural Festival

Paicho mother arrested for beating up her 3-year old child over food

A 34 year old woman has been arrested for assaulting her 3 year old daughter in Ajanyi village Pagik Parish in Paicho sub-county. The suspect, Anek Molly allegedly beat up her toddler, Me

Breaking News: Nabilatuk man arrested for sodomising 9-year-old boy

Police in Nabilatuk district in Northern Uganda have arrested and detained a 25-year-old man for sodomizing a 9-year-old boy. The suspect has been identified as Asio Maracello, a casual w

A S.6 student murdered in cold blood over a girl in Kitgum

Ocira Daniel, 23 year old senior six student of Kitgum High School in Kitgum Municipality was reportedly brutalized and murdered by his schoolmates over a girl. Reports say the deceased w

YY Okot Memorial College S.6 candidate dies as machine blade cut her neck

Lamwaka Hellen Benita, 18, a senior six candidate at YY Okot Memorial College in Kitgum on Thursday October 3rd, 2024, died from excessive bleeding after she was accidentally slit on the nec

Breaking News: Bosmic Otim reportedly arrested in Kampala, sent in custody

Local musician Lucky Bosmic Otim has reportedly been arrested this afternoon from Kampala where he had gone for his personal business. According to a reliable source, Bosmic Otim is in cu

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

MP Gilbert Olanya appeals to gov't to open the sino bridge to reduce the cost of travelling

Kilak South Member of Parliament, Hon. Gilbert Olanya has appealed to the government to open the Sino bridge at Karuma to small cars as an alternative route and drop cost while using Pakwach

Lifestyle and Events

22 year old Atino Bianka Lucky wins miss tourism Uganda 2024 crown

On Saturday, 14 September, 2024 the search for Miss Tourism Uganda 2024 Queen finally came to end seeing Queen Atino Bianka Lucky from Northern Uganda emerged the winner of the contest. A

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

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

Senior two student gave birth to quadruplets in Butaleja District

A 16 year old senior two student from Busolwe Seed School, Mwajuma Nankya, has reportedly given birth to quadruplets at Busolwe Hospital in Butaleja District. Nankya, a resident of

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

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

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

Ex-LRA Commander Kwoyelo convicted of war crimes against humanity

The International Crimes Division of the High Court (CID) on Tuesday afternoon convicted former Lord's Resistance Army (LRA) commander of war crimes and crimes against humanity in a land

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

Missing Person Alert: Family search for Harmony Da-Ker, appeals for help

The family of Northern Uganda makeup artist, Harmony Atimango aka Harmony Da-Ker is appealing to the public to help allocate their daughter after she went missing mysteriously for 23 days no

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.

20 year old man arrested over raping 104 year old elderly mother

In a horrifying incident that has sent shockwaves through Fort Portal in Western Uganda, a 20 year old Mbusa Byamukama, is currently in police custody for allegedly raping a 104 year old eld

Over 32 students from Acholi sub region to benefit from agriculture scholarship

The Ker Kwaro Acoli has secured more scholarship opportunities for students interested in pursuing diploma in animal health, agribusiness and gen. agriculture for the August intake 202

Video: Mapenduzi's personal assistant switches sides, join Gen Otema Awany

The Bardege-Layibi Division Member of Parliament, Hon Ojara Martin Mapenduzi's personal assistant, Jolly Komakech, has announced his departure and joined Gen. Charles Otema Awany camp as

Minister Norbert Mao set to wed longtime girlfriend this weekend

Justice and Constitutional Affairs Minister, Norbert Mao will this weekend marry his longtime girlfriend Beatrice Kayanja. The two will wed on Saturday (tomorrow) at St Joseph's

30-year-old Gulu pilgrim dies on the way to Namugongo Martyrs Shrine

One of the 225 foot pilgrims from Gulu Archdiocese who are leading to this year's Uganda Marty's day celebration on June 3, 2024 died on Monday after a short unknown illness. The

Unity FM's Musafiri Blick lost his two children in road cash

Tragedy struck the family of Unity FM 97.7 presenter and Chief Information Officer of Dokolo local government, Musafiri Blick alias Blick Da Bomblast Musafiri after his two children perished

Lira City Clerk, Theophilus Tibihika dies in road crash

Theophilus Tibihika, the Lira City Clerk, died in a motor accident. According to the information obtained by LuoTunes.Com,Tibihika met his death on Monday morning when his Toyota Hilux doubl

Elegu businessman sets ablaze his own car in protest against police denying him justice

A 49-year-old businessman identified as Balidawa Suudi on Tuesday evening shocked residents of Elegu Town Council in Amuru District when he set ablaze his own car registered number UBE 852E,

The Acholi in Diaspora are like a pair of buttocks - Pat Larry King blasts

Uganda's prominent investigative journalist Pat Robert Larubi alias Pat Larry King has criticized the Acholi in diaspora, describing them as a pair of buttocks. Based on the recent cl

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

Acholi in diaspora regrets rendering support to Bosmic Otim while in exile

Acholi in the diaspora are regretting rendering support to celebrated musician turned politician Bosmic Otim while he was in a self imposed exile. Kilak South MP Hon. Gilbert Olanya in a

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

Kanyamunyu released from Luzira prison after serving 3 years for murdering Akena

Matthew Kanyamunyu, a kampala businessman who shot and killed child rights activists, Kenneth Akena in 2016 has today Friday 12th April 2024 gained back his freedom after serving 3 years and 5 month

Hon Bety Aol Ocan's social media account 'hacked'

The Gulu City Woman Member of Parliament, Hon Bety Aol Ocan didn't have a great week as her WhatsApp account was allegedly hacked. According to the senior legislator, her WhatsApp account was

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

Parliament vets MP Lillian Aber as Minister

On Monday March 25th, 2024 Kitgum Woman MP Hon Aber Lillian was vetted by the Appointments committee of parliament chaired by Speaker Anita Among as Minister of State for Relief, Disaste

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