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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

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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. 

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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. 

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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,

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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.

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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

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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

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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,

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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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Singer Jenneth Prischa, team involved in road accident in Kampala

  Northern Uganda sensation Jenneth Prischa has reportedly been involved in a road accident this morning.  The accident occurred in Nakawa on January 12, 2026, while the singer and her

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Don't vote leaders who will not help lift us out of poverty - Fr Eric Uma advices Acholi people

  Rev. Fr. Eric Justin Uma, the Holy Rosary Parish Priest, has advised the Acholi community to exercise discernment in electing visionary leaders who will facilitate their socioeconomic advanc

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President Museveni declares 15th January elections day public holiday

  President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni has declared Thursday, January 15, and Friday, January 16, 2026, as public holidays to allow Ugandans to fully participate in the Presidential and Parliament

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NUP's Akera Robinson abandoned party, withdraws from Bardege-Layibi MP race

  With just only six days left to the National general elections, the National Unity Platform (NUP) flagbearer for the Bardege-Layibi MP race, Hon Akera Robinson, has withdrawn and defected to

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Two dead, police constable wounded in Arua City mob unrest in New Year

  At least two people have been left dead following a violent mob unrest, leaving a police constable wounded in the early hours of the New Year in ''Arua City''.  

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Respect for the national flag is respect for the country - Police warns Ugandans

  Police have cautioned the public against the widespread misuse of the national flag, saying ignorance of the does not excuse violation. Rusoke Kituuma, the police spokesperson said the po

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We're returning back to the bush to start kony 2 - LRA returnees threatens gov't

  Over 4,500 LRA returnees have threatened government of a possible returning to the bush over government neglect and failed promises of resettlement as agreed on. They cry fowl over failed

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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

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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

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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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