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The Kitgum Magistrate Court handling the case between musician Bosmic Otim and KD Kristo Hammer scheduled the trial to begin on August 4, 2026 during a session held on July 21, 2026. Bosm
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Kilak South MP Hon. Dr. Gilbert Olanya has used his government vehicle facilitation funds to buy a brand new 30-seater minibus for the people of Kilak South and the wider Acholi community.
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The Ministry of Works and Transport says construction of a new Karuma Bridge along the Kampala-Gulu Highway will start in the next few months. In a statement issued on Wednesday, the Mini
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Former UN Under-Secretary-General Ambassador Olara Otunnu says he is ready to lead the United Nations and bring back the moral weight of the Secretary-General’s office. Speaking to
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The 4th Infantry Division has a new Public Information Officer following the transfer of Capt David Kamya to UPDF Headquarters in Mbuya Hill, Kampala. Capt Kamya, who has been serving as
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4,900 rounds of live ammunition have been recovered from a garden in Otong Lawatpura Village, Palabek Kal, Lamwo District. The bullets were found on Sunday in 67-year-old Mathew Okot&rsqu
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The Bwobomanam Clan has officially welcomed Rwot Ojara Justin Lawot III as the new head of the clan. He succeeds the late Rwot Peter Martin Lawot, who passed away on June 9, 202
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Her Worship Aber Gifter, Laroo-Pece Division Mayor, Gulu City has been elected Vice Chairperson of Uganda's 20 Division Mayors And Town Clerks. The election took place on Thursday, Ju
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Former Adjumani District Chairman Ben Anyama has declared his intention to contest for the Adjumani West County parliamentary seat in the upcoming by-election. Anyama made the declaration
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There are reports circulating that former Speaker of Parliament Hon. Anita Among is facing financial difficulties. According to the reports, some Teso MPs are said to be contributing mone
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Police in Amuru District are holding two NRM officials over allegations of embezzling money meant to facilitate the upcoming LC1 elections. The suspects have been identified as Ojera Geof
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FDC Secretary General Nandala Mafabi has raised concern over the rise of armed money lenders operating in villages across the country. Addressing the public, Mafabi said every village now
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Local leaders from the Acholi sub-region have made a unanimous appeal to government for emergency food relief to prevent more deaths caused by hunger. Addressing a joint press conference
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Legendary musician Bosmic Otim has been released after the Kitgum Chief Magistrate’s Court granted him cash bail of UGX 2 million. Chief Magistrate Robert Ekirita granted bail on Tu
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Police in Amuru District have launched investigations into the burning of a sugarcane plantation in Lakang Sub-county. According to ASP Ongom David Mudong, the PRO for Aswa West, unknown
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A retired Uganda People's Defence Forces soldier was shot dead in Lamwo District after confronting armed motorcycle robbers. The deceased has been identified as Solomon Ocen, a reside
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President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni has granted an official burial to Gen. (Rtd.) Hon. Moses Ali, the fallen Member of Parliament for Adjumani West County in Adjumani District. The veteran p
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Police in Apac District have arrested a 22-year-old man for allegedly hacking his biological mother to death following a disagreement over water. The suspect, identified as Gilbert Akaki,
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Uganda People’s Congress President Jimmy Akena has revealed that he rejected an offer to serve as a Minister in President Yoweri Museveni’s government. Speaking during the par
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President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni has questioned Dr. Kizza Besigye’s continued refusal to stand trial, nearly two years after his arrest. Speaking during a presidential address on ma
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A man identified only as Okello was reportedly tied up and publicly caned by members of his clan after being accused of having a romantic relationship with his brother’s wife. Accor
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Police in Lira City have arrested four people after recovering a machine they say was used to produce counterfeit US dollars. North Kyoga Police spokesperson Jimmy Patrick Okema said the
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On Thursday, 7 July 2026, Gulu City hosted its first-ever meeting of Mayors from Uganda’s 10 cities. The gathering, organized by the Uganda Association of Urban Authorities, UAAU, brou
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Ugandan health authorities have confirmed one isolated case of Marburg virus disease during ongoing surveillance for an Ebola outbreak, the Africa Centres for Disease Control and Prevention said on
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Former Ethics and Integrity Minister Miria Matembe appeared in court on Monday and was charged with promoting sectarianism, days after her family reported her missing following a security op
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Speaker of Parliament Jacob Oboth has asked Ugandans to keep him in prayer, saying his new office is facing spiritual and political attacks. Oboth revealed that unnamed individuals are al
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The Gulu District Roads Committee has kicked off inspections of major roads across the district as plans for rehabilitation gain momentum. Led by committee chairperson Hon. Obol Justin Si
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After nearly eight years away from reporting on health and disability issues, journalist and Nodding Syndrome advocate Pat Robert Larubi, popularly known as Pat Larry King, has returned to t
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Former Aruu County MP Hon Odonga Otto has fired back at President Museveni’s Cabinet reshuffle, calling the move of Dr Jane Ruth Aceng from Health Minister to Government Chief Whip &ld
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Former Kampala Lord Mayor Erias Lukwago will spend more time in custody after the Makindye Chief Magistrate’s Court remanded him further on Tuesday. He’s now set to retu
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Legendary Northern Uganda musician Bosmic Otim has warned that renewed conflict could erupt if threats against him continue, even as he insists he has been preaching peace and support for go
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A joint intelligence-led operation by UPDF, Uganda Police Force and ISO has netted eight suspected members of an armed criminal gang and recovered two sub-machine guns with 30 rounds of ammu
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Renowned TV host and journalist Pat Robert Larubi, popularly known as Pat Larry King, says his life is in danger after learning his name is on an alleged hit list by “sinister Acholi l
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A businessman was shot dead by armed robbers in Kalongo Town Council, Agago District, on Tuesday evening after he refused to hand over a bag of money. Police identified the deceased as Mo
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A 39-year-old man was beaten to death by a mob in Olailong, Bardege-Layibi, Gulu City, early Monday morning after he was caught in an attempted house break-in. Police identified the decea
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A joint operation by Uganda Police and UPDF netted 15 suspects and bundles of marijuana in a late-night raid on Sunday, June 8, 2026. The intelligence-led crackdown targeted alleged membe
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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
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Lt Gen Charles Otema Awany is among 21 senior army generals expected to retire from active service in July 2026 as part of a wider UPDF personnel transition. The Uganda People’s Def
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A police officer was shot dead and four civilians wounded on Friday night when a fellow officer opened fire during a botched arrest in Nebbi Municipality. PC Olupot Joseph died at Nebbi G
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Mr. Okello Patrick Teddie, deputy headteacher of Ocer Campion Jesuit College, has died after a battle with throat cancer. Luo Tunes has learnt. Despite efforts by family and friends to sa
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Mr. Ben Oyika, the long-serving headteacher of Kitgum Public Primary School, has died. Mr. Oyika, who formerly retired from active civil service after concluding his tenure at the school,
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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
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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
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The Ministry of Education and Sports has dismissed claims circulating online and offline that schools across Uganda have been closed or suspended because of Ebola. This follows the widesp
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The management of 102 Mega FM is currently facing backlash online over what many described as a “simple” condolence message for their late former legendary presenter, Lacambel Wo
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Northern Uganda has been thrown into deep mourning following the reported passing of veteran radio presenter Lacambel Wod Ogena. The former 102 Mega FM presenter died on Sunday, May 31, 2
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Justice and Constitutional Affairs Minister Norbert Mao has said his role was to remove Speaker Anita Among from office, alleging that she abused her position. Mao claimed that concerns h
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Gulu City has formed a steady task force to respond to Ebola and protect residents, citing the need for discipline, organization, and strict adherence to standard operating procedures. &n
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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
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The Gulu Marathon has tripled the reasons to get involved in its 3rd edition, set for 5 December 2026 in Gulu City under the theme, Celebrating Culture and Heritage. The run was launched
