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Hon Gilbert Olanya graduates with a PhD from Kyambogo University

  Kilak South Member of Parliament, Hon Gilbert Olanya has graduated with a PhD in Education Planning and Management from Kyambogo University. Hon Gilbert Olanya who earn himself a right to

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Police arrests witchdoctor for sacrificing over 12 children for gain of his spiritual powers

  Police in Mpigi district have arrested a witchdoctor, Jajja Ivan Muwanga for allegedly abducting and sacrificing over 12 children so that he can appease his spirits and gain more spiritual p

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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

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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

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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

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Police confirms launch of investigation into beating of civilians in Gulu City

  Aswa West police have confirmed opening a general inquiry file into the attack by security personnel on civilians in Gulu City on Saturday.  Supporters of National Unity Platform pre

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We are prepared to leave it like that but nobody should repeat it - Prof Ogenga Latigo

  The Acholi top political leader, Prof Ogenga Latigo has condemned the violent attack on National Unity Platform (NUP) leader Robert Kyagulanyi Ssentamu, alias Bobi Wine, while campaigning in

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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

Business and Technology

URA arrests two men over US$24000 super match cigarettes export fraud

  The Uganda Revenue Authority Friday arrested two scammers involved in Super match cigarettes export fraud.  The two, Frank Mugisha and Muhumuza George are being charged of obtaining

Politics

NUP's Lubangakene Caesar chickens out of the Laroo-Pece MP race

  Former National Unity Platform (NUP) Spokesperson for Northern Uganda Caesar Lubangakene has officially stepped down and pulled out of the party. Lubangakene stated his primary reason is

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I will never fight you; instead, I will fight those who want to fight you - Bosmic Otim confess

  Musician Bosmic Otim has pledged to support Kitgum Woman MP and Minister Hon Aber Lillian, stating he will no longer fight her. Instead, he'll defend her against anyone who attacks her.&

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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

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Govt reopens Karuma-Kamdini road for light vehicles after a week of closure today

  Ministry of Works and Transport has reopened Karuma-Kamdini road for light vehicles, buses and medium trucks on December, 1, 2025, bringing partial relief to motorists who have faced days of

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We are working closely with our partners to have Kony arrested - Says ICC lawyers

  The International Criminal Court (ICC) says is working closely with their partners to arrest Joseph Kony. The ICC wants a fugitive warlord and leader of LRA to stand trial for atrocities in

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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

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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

I will use silver fish technique to clinch Laroo-Pece MP seat victory - Hon Norbert Mao

  Hon Norbert Mao, Minister of Justice and Constitutional Affairs and Laroo-Pece Division MP candidate, has stated he'll use the "silver fish technique" to secure victory in the

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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

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Two guns recovered in Arua City, suspects arrested

  Security forces in Arua City have recovered two firearms from individuals as part ongoing effort to calm down on illicit arms and rising urban crime in West Nile. The arrests, confirmed o

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Three suspected cattle thieves killed, car set ablaze in Koboko district

  Three unidentified suspected cattle thieves have been lynched to death and the Toyota Hiace car (Drone) they were traveling in was set ablaze by unidentified assailants in Diobe village, Met

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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"

Business and Technology

Yalelo Uganda opens new outlet in Gulu City to provide its people with fresh fish

  Yalelo Uganda has opened a retail outlet in Gulu City on Thursday, November 20, 2025 to provide its community with the freshest fish from Lake Victoria. Yalelo is a Bantu word loosely tra

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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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UPDF soldier shoots self dead after killing entragled wife in Agago district

  A Uganda People's Defence Forces officer shot himself dead after shooting and killing his estranged lover in Agago district on Thursday night.  The deceased has been identified a

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17 year old P.7 pupil gives birth during her PLE exams

  A primary seven candidate at Acherer primary school in Moroto district has given birth to a healthy baby boy while sitting for her exams The 17 year old girl delivered her child on Monday

Entertainment

Lets stick to the business that brought us here and that is the microphone - Mc Kash advises Mc Young Moni

  Mc Kash Owakabi, a renowned events emcee and comedian, has advised Mc Young Moni to focus on his emceeing career rather than engaging in political activities. Mc Kash expressed concern th

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NTV or any other media is free to tap content from UBC - Dr Chris Baryomunsi over NGM ban

ICT Minister, Dr Chris Baryomunsi, has clarified the air on the blockage of Nation Media Group journalists from covering president Museveni's activities. Dr Chris noted that Nation Media Group

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Mc Young Moni defaced Bobi Wine's campaign posters in Gulu City ahead of his campaign trail

  A group of Gulu City youth, led by a renowned events emcee Tekwo Reagan alias Mc Young Moni have defaced the NUP presidential candidate Bobi Wine's campaign posters ahead of his campaign

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Police gives details on raid of Lira hotel that hosted Bobi Wine last night

North Kyoga Regional Police spokesperson Jimmy Patrick Okema has shed light on the raid at Tembo Trek Courts Hotel in Lira, where NUP presidential candidate Bobi Wine was sleeping.  Accordin

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NRM supporters involved in nasty road accident in Nwoya

  NRM supporters returning from President Museveni rally in Nwoya involved in Nasty accident SFC spokesperson, Maj Jimmy Omara said upon visiting the victims at  Koch Goma Hospital. Fo

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Museveni gives UGX 5M condolences to families of Kampala-Gulu Highway road crash victims

  President Yoweri Museveni has ordered State House Comptroller to give UGX 5 million to each bereaved family and UGX 1 million to the injured victims following the tragic road accident along

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Museveni pledges to resolve long-standing problem affecting people of Acholi

  President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni has vowed to resolve long-standing challenges affecting the people of Acholi, including issues of compensation, education, restocking, and human-wildlife con

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Prioritize Mental Health - HON. Betty Aol Advises

  Gulu City Woman MP Hon. Betty Aol Ocan has called on all elected leaders across Acholi to prioritize mental health awareness if they are to save the community from acts of vagabondage. Th

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JUST IN: Speaker Anita Among narrowly escapes death in Kampala-Jinja road

  The Speaker of Parliament, Anita Annet Among, narrowly escaped an accident after a trailer nearly rammed into her official vehicle along the Kampala–Jinja highway The accident occur

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Rwot David Onen Acana takes a visit to Ker Kal Kwaro Pagak in his Production Royal Tour.

  During the visit, the Prime Minister of Ker Kal Kwaro Lamogi Jomo Labongo informed the Lawirwodi Rwot David Onen Acana II about a pending land saga and how Madvani Sugar Company had sideline

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Lacambel reveals he is suffering from stroke, appeal for support

  Veteran radio presenter Lacambel Wod Ogena opened up revealing he is suffering from stroke. Lacambel, known for his role played in restoring peace in Northern Uganda through his radio pro

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UPDATE: Pastor Joseph Okidi burial set for November

  Celebrated gospel artist and minster Pastor Joseph Okidi, who died from multiple organs failure will be laid to rest on Saturday, November 1, 2025, according to organizing committee. Okid

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LR Media Initiatives Ltd give needy children of St Jude Children's home a chance to smile

  LR Media Initiatives Limited put a smile on the faces of children at St Jude Children's Home, Gulu City when they visited the orphanage and donated some basic items to support them. T

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Goat thief lynched, his body set ablaze in Agung, Gulu District

  Residents of Agung village in Gulu District have taken law into their own hands, chopping and burning to death a habitual goat thief. The incident occurred after the suspect was caught an

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From stepping down as presidential aspirant Norbert Mao now running for Pece-Laroo MP seat

  After dropping out of 2026 presidential race, Democratic Party (DP) president general, Norbert Mao, has expressed interest to run for Pece-Larooo member of parliament seat in 2026. Hon No

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Police in Lira arrested UPC diehard for insulting President Museveni of being barbaric

  Fred Okuja, a 39 year old in custody for allegedly insulting President Yoweri Museveni in a viral video on social media platforms. The suspect, Fred Okuja, a resident of Anai Oki Cell, An

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UPDF Air Force Gulu wing welcomes New Commander

  The Uganda Peoples’ Defence ForcesAir Force (UPDF-AF) has effected a change of command at the 4th Air Force Gulu wing, with Col Dickens Samson Opolot handing over to Lt Col Amon Kasiki

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Three Muni University staff members perish in road accident in Pakwach

  Three Muni University staff members are reported dead, two more remains in critical condition after a tragic road crash along  Pakwach-Nebbi Highway as they travelled from Kampala to Ar

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Police officer jailed for 35 years for killing woman by inserting a stick into her private parts

  Police Constable Isaac Amoni, 27, has been sentenced to serve 35 years in jail after being found guilty of brutal murder by the High Court in Lira. Amoni was found guilty of killing his s

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Museveni becomes first presidential aspirant to be nominated, seek seventh term in office

  President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni has been officially nominated to run for president for seventh term comes 2026 presidential elections. Speaking at his nomination Tuesday morning, Preside

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Gulu Muslim community hands over former cemetery site to developers

  The Muslim community in Gulu has handed over its former burial site for transformation under GASMART Investment Ltd for construction of a commercial shopping mall worth Shs5 billion. The

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Gulu City hosts five-day annual ambassadors conference

  The annual ambassadors conference under the theme, ''Strengthening the Foreign service contribution to National Development," is taking place in Gulu City. The five days conf

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One dead, several injured as Makome bus knocks elephants in Karuma

  A tragic accident that occurred early Monday morning along Gulu- Kampala road has claimed the life of one person and leaving several injured.  The incident involved a Makome bus regi

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Former Museveni advisor, Santa Oketta dies aged 75

  Santa Oketta, the former presidential advisor to President Yoweri Museveni in charge of mobilization Acholi sub-region is dead. Santa breathed her last at St Mary's hospital Lacor whe

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