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UNRA confirms the reopening of Karuma bridge for tomorrow

  The Uganda National Roads Authority (UNRA) has announced a major milestone in the rehabilitation of the Karuma Bridge, with the successful completion of asphalt laying on the bridge deck and

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Gen Salim Saleh praises the success of PRF in Acholi sub-region

  General Salim Saleh, the chief coordinator of Operation Wealth Creation (OWC) and Chairman of the Uganda Development Forum (UDF), has praised the success of the Parish Revolving Fund (PRF) i

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Gulu University wins Ultimate University Quiz Season 2

  Gulu University students on Thursday evening emerged victorious in the Ultimate University Quiz Season 2 after defeating Lira University in a thrilling battle of brains.  Gulu Univer

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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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UCC issues new guidelines for sim cards replacement and registration

  The Uganda Communications Commission (UCC) has on Monday announced new guidelines to streamline the replacement of SIM cards, particularly for customers without National Identity Cards or re

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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

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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.

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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&

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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

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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

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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

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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.   

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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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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

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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

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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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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

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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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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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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

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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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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

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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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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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,

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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

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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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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

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