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

Hon Norbert Mao’s Wife Under Fire Over ‘Acholi Are Lazy’ Remarks

Hon. Norbert Mao’s wife, Beatrice Mao, came under fire over her remarks that ‘Acholi people are lazy,’ triggering strong criticism from the Acholi community. Beatrice re

Two dies after truck plunges into River Aswa in Pader District

Two people, a driver and a turn man, have been killed after the truck they were traveling in plunged into River Aswa in Pader District. The heavily loaded truck was reportedly traveling f

Shocking! Mob kills cattle theft suspect at Dokolo police station

Police in the North Kyoga Region are investigating a mob killing that occurred at Amwoma sub-county police station in Dokolo district on Tuesday. The incident happened on April 15, 2026,

18-Year-Old Fisherman Drowns in Lake Kyoga as Boat Capsizes in Strong Winds

An 18-year-old fisherman drowned in Lake Kyoga late Sunday night after strong winds swamped his boat, police have confirmed. The body of Ogwal Bruno has not yet been recovered, and search ef

Thief Steals Suitcase Containing 5-Month-Old’s Body as Mother Travels for Burial

A 40-year-old woman from Nansana Municipality has been left in shock after a thief stole a bag containing the body of her five-month-old baby as she traveled home for burial. Kimuli Jjumb

Archbishop Odama's vehicle knocked dead mobile money operator near Lacor

Retired Archbishop John Baptist Odama's vehicle reportedly lost control and crashed into a young boy operating a mobile money stall near Kati Kati Lacor. According to eyewitnesses, th

Fuel Tanker Crashes into River Nile at Karuma Bridge, Police launched search

A fuel truck travelling to Gulu lost control at Karuma bridge on Wednesday, April 8, 2026, plunging into the River Nile. The Albertine North Region's marine experts have launche

Charcoal Burner Brutally Killed in Elephant Attack in Murchison Falls Park

A 45-year-old charcoal burner was brutally killed by an elephant in Murchison Falls National Park. He had entered the protected area to burn charcoal when the attack occurred, accor

Speakership Battle: NRM retreat erupts in heated exchange between Mao and Anita Among

A heated exchange between Hon Norbert Mao and Speaker Anita Annet Among has dominated headlines at the NRM retreat in Kyankwanzi. The NRM's week-long retreat in Kyankwanzi began

Ggaba Daycare Toddlers killer committed to the High Court for trial, Justice awaits

Christopher Okello Onyum, the 39-year-old suspect in the brutal murder of four toddlers at Ggaba Early Childhood Development Centre, has been committed to the High Court for trial.

UPC's Jimmy Akena fires shot at Gen Muhoozi: 'Stop This Nonsense'

Uganda People's Congress (UPC) Party President Jimmy Akena Obote has told Gen Muhoozi to "stop this nonsense" while addressing both opposition MPs and civil society at presenta

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

Woman Dies in Gulu Domestic Dispute: Husband, Co-Wife on the Run

Police in Gulu District are investigating a suspected murder following a domestic dispute that left a 34-year-old woman dead. Amono Nasiline was found dead at her home after a fight with her

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

Man attacks Daycare school, kills 4 pupils in Broad Daylight in Kampala

Police in Kampala have arrested unidentified man who attacked a school in Kampala and killed four pupils. The incident happened at Ggaba Early Childhood Day Care Centre Makindye Division,

Police warn students planning to visit their family against stranger danger this easter

The Aswa West Police Spokesperson ASP David Ongom Mudong has cautioned students planning to visit for Easter holidays to avoid taking free lifts from strangers and instead use recognized pub

"'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

Traders left in tears as fire guts Gulu main market

Traders in Gulu Main Market in Gulu City are counting losses after Tuesday night fire that gutted their market. The fire started at around 5:00 am, destroying properties worth milli

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

Security forces arrest notorious armed robbers, recover firearm and ammunition In Gulu City

In a coordinated operation, police and army forces swooped down on suspected criminal hideouts in Pece Prisons, Cell-Kyenjere, and surrounding areas in Gulu City on March 24, 2026.

Love Turns To Tragedy: Woman sets self ablaze after man's second marriage revelations

A young mother from Busia, Shammy Hussein, reportedly took her own life after discovering her partner, Hussein, was dating another woman. According to sources, Shammy was heartbroke

Gulu City Council Cracks Down on Street Vendors, Kiosks

Gulu City Council enforcement officers, together with security agencies, launched operations on Monday, March 16, 2026, to remove street vendors and kiosks in Gulu. The crackdown follows

Gloria Laker, law student, remanded over leak of Bobi Wine's court case

Gloria Grace Laker, an intern student at Gulu High Court, was remanded to prison after allegedly sharing a page from the criminal court register showing opposition leader Robert Kyagulanyi i

Court jails woman for failing to compensate ex-fiancé after paying her law studies, breaching marriage promise

The Chief Magistrate's court in Rukungiri district has sentenced Fortunate Kyarikunda to civil prison for up to six months for failing to compensate her former boyfriend Shs14 million fo

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.

So Sad! Six killed in mega bus, sinotruck head on collision

Six people reportedly died in the early hours of Tuesday after a Mega Executive Bus collided head-on with a Sinotruck at California Village along the Gulu-Kampala highway. The bus,

40 Year Old Farmer Found Murdered In Gulu, Police Hunt Killers

Police in Gulu District are investigating a gruesome murder in Patalira village, where 40-year-old peasant farmer Ocaya Simon was found dead with signs of assault. According to reports, S

BREAKING: Gulu businesswoman takes own life amidst crippling debt

A 52-year-old businesswoman, Nambooze Claire, took her own life by hanging herself at her home in Tegwana Cell, Laroo Pece Division, Gulu City, on March 1, 2026. According to report

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

Mapenduzi opens door to dialogue with Mao over NRM party interest

Hon Mapenduzi has expressed openness to discussing Hon Norbert Mao's interests, emphasizing respect for individuals expressing their intentions. According to Mapenduzi, they don

Onono demands police apologize over Deputy RCC Banya's apology on security lapse in Gulu City

Gulu University Communication Officer Ojok James Onono demands police defend Gulu Deputy RCC Banya Peter, who's apologized for Aguus security issues. This follows Banya's ap

2 men arrested with 30 rounds of live ammunition in Gulu City

Police in Gulu City arrested two men, Joshua Opwomungu, 18, and Willy Kilama, 40, for alleged illegal possession of 30 live ammunition. They were picked up on Sunday from Bernard Ou

NUP's Dr Lina Zedriga remanded to prison until February 24

Gulu Cheif Magistrate's court has further remanded Dr. Lina Zedriga, NUP's deputy president for Northern Uganda to prison until February 24, 2026, for allegedly inciting violence dur

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

Cattle Heist: Six suspects arrested in Amuru, EALA Hon. Dan Kidega's farm robbed

The Police in Amuru District, in collaboration with the Uganda People's Defence Force, has arrested six suspects in connection with the theft of 105 head of cattle from the farm of Hon.

Gulu City stabbing leaves one dead, several injured along cemetery road

A violent altercation occurred in Gulu City in the early hours of Sunday morning, resulting in one fatality and multiple injuries. The incident transpired at approximately 4:30am al

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

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Weaving and Knitting Hope Project Launches in Arua District

Mungu Feni Foundation has today in Arua District Council Hall officially launched the Weaving Hope Project: Women & Youth empowerment through advocacy , vocational skills, inclusion, net

UNEB set to release 2025 UCE Results tomorrow

The Minister of Education and Sports, Mrs Janet Kataha Museveni, will release the 2025 Uganda Certificate of Education (UCE) examination results on Friday, February 13, 2026, at State House,

Hon Odonga Otto in tears after court throws out election petition against Hon Christopher Komakech

The Chief Magistrate’s Court in Pader has dismissed an application filed by the former Aruu County Member of Parliament Hon Odonga Otto who was seeking a vote recount, citing com

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

VIDEO: I am not Richard Todwong project - Gunya refutes claims

Gulu City mayoral aspirant Gunya Julius Labeja has refuted allegations of being a project of the NRM Secretary General Richard Toodwong. Rumors have been circulating that Julius Lab

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

Electoral Commission orders fresh elections in Ajuri County

The Electoral Commission (EC) has ordered a fresh election in 18 polling stations in Ajuri County, Alebtong district, following complaints of vote rigging and inconsistencies in the tallying

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

Hon Ojara Mapenduzi retains Bardege-Layibi Division MP seat

Hon Ojara Martin Mapenduzi (NRM), has retained Bardege-Layibi Division parliamentary seat after he was declared winner on Friday January 15th, 2026 polls. Incumbent Mapenduzi was elected

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

NIRA stops IDs distribution and registration ahead of 2026 polls at parish level

National Identification and Registration Authority, (NIRA) has stopped the distribution of National IDs at Parish level across the country. Speaking to the media on Monday, 12th January,

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