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Police Hunt Two Armed Suspects Over Aggravated Robbery in Gulu City

  Police in Gulu West Policing Division are hunting two unknown armed assailants over an aggravated robbery reported on Friday, 2 May 2026, at about 9:30 p.m. on For God Cemetery Road in Barde

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Lira NRM Chairman ‘Biggie’ Dies After Heart Attack During Man City vs Everton EPL Clash

  Ebong Joe, commonly known as Biggie and chairman of the NRM Veterans League for Lira City, has died. He reportedly suffered a heart attack while watching the Everton vs Manchester City En

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Rivalry Turns Violent. Bosmic Otim Attacks KD Kristo Hammer, Leaves Him With Broken Legs

  Musician-turned-politician Lucky Bosmic Otim allegedly attacked fellow artiste KD Kristo Hammer, leaving him with both legs broken. KD Kristo has been hospitalized. The attack came a day

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Nile Star Bus-Lorry Crash in Nwoya Leaves 6 dead, 14 Hospitalized

  Six people were killed and 14 others admitted to hospital after a collision involving a Nile Star Bus and a fish lorry in Purongo Town Council, Nwoya District, early Monday morning. The a

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Ker Kwaro Acholi Secures 20 Full Scholarships from Limkokwing University

  Ker Kwaro Acholi has secured 20 full scholarships from Limkokwing University to boost education and skills training in Acholi Sub-region. The announcement was made yesterday by Limkokwing

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Security Guard Arrested for killing Girlfriend at Shine Petrol Station, Gulu City

  Police are holding a 37-year-old security guard accused of beating his girlfriend to death with a rifle butt at Shine Petrol Station in Layibi on Tuesday night. The suspect, Okonye Albert

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Laliya Traders Give UEDCL 48 Hours To End 2-Week Total Blackout

  Residents and business owners in Laliya Trading Centre, Laroo Pece Division, are demanding urgent action from UEDCL after enduring a total power blackout for nearly two weeks. In a letter

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One dead, five rescued after floods swept them in Agagi stream in Gulu District

  A 54-year-old woman drowned and five others were rescued after a flooded stream swept a group of market vendors in Awach Sub-county, Gulu District, on Monday evening. The deceased has bee

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Hon Odonga Otto Ordered to cough Shs 22M to Komakech Over 2021 Election Case

  The High Court in Agago has ordered former Aruu County MP Samuel Odonga-Otto to pay more than 22 million shillings to MP Christopher Komakech and the Electoral Commission. This follows a

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IG Arrested Nwoya CAO Over Shs 20.6M Animal Market Scandal

  The Inspectorate of Government has arrested Nwoya District CAO Nantume Janephar Egunyu and two other people over abuse of office and theft of public money. She was arrested with farmer Fr

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Man Dies After Mob Beating in Gulu Over Alleged Turkey Theft

  Police in Gulu City are investigating the death of a 27-year-old man who was beaten by a mob in Bardege-Layibi Division after he was allegedly caught stealing turkeys.   The dec

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Dokolo Police Detective Dies in Barracks Room, Probe Starts

  A police detective was found dead in his barracks room at Dokolo Central Police Station, triggering investigations into the cause of death. The officer, Detective Police Constable Galandi

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Okello Christopher Onyum Tells Court He Was Forced to Confess by CID Officer

  Okello Christopher Onyum, the suspect in the murder of four toddlers at Ggaba Daycare Development Centre, told court his earlier confession was made under duress.   Appearing be

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Love Turns Tragic: Policewoman Stabbed to Death by Boyfriend in Gulu City after domestic dispute

  A police officer attached to Namukosi Police Station in Mityana District was stabbed to death Wednesday afternoon in Gulu City following a meeting with her boyfriend.   PC Akera

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Gulu East Police Net Four Notorious Youths, Seize Drugs and Pangas in Dwol Cell Raid

  Police in Aswa West Region arrested four suspects on Tuesday morning during an intelligence-led operation targeting youth gangs in Dwol Cell, Laliya Ward, Gulu East Division.  

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Heavy Rain, Strong Winds Disrupt Murder Suspect Okello’s Trial at Ggaba Community Church

  The trial of Christopher Okello Onyum, the suspect in the murder of four toddlers, was thrown into disarray this afternoon after heavy rain and strong winds tore through the venue at Ggaba C

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NWSC: Gulu City Faces Water Cuts After Speeding Car Damages Main Pipeline

  National Water and Sewerage Corporation confirmed on Tuesday, 21 April 2026, that Gulu City faces water supply interruptions after a speeding vehicle rammed and vandalized a section of the K

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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

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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

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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,

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Jino De Champion survives petrol attack, says life in danger

  Renowned content creator Otim Jino, also known as Jino De Champion, says he was yet again attacked by an unknown gang who stormed his home on Wednesday, April 16, 2026, at around 2:16 AM wit

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WALK Jam Session Returns this month, Moves to Fridays at Password Lounge Gulu

  After a temporary closure, WALK Creative Arts Foundation is set to launch its Tuesday Jam Session on April 17, 2026, at Password Lounge Gulu.  The Jam Session night, previously held

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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

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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

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Son on the run after punching father to death in family brawl in Omoro District

  Police in Omoro District are hunting for Obua Ivan, 20, accused of killing his father, Ocena Santos, 47, following a heated argument with his wife.  The incident happened on April 9,

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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

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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

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1 Dead, 1 Injured as HMK Bus Overturns Motorcycle in Gulu City

  A tragic accident occurred on April 8, 2026, at around 10pm along the Gulu-Kampala highway in Layibi-Bardege Division, Gulu City.  A yellow Isuzu Bus (UA 368CK) of HMK Company, drive

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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

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Tony Kitara seeks clarity on electoral laws after petitioning Hon Mao Norbert

  Hon Tony Kitara has petitioned Hon Norbert Mao's election, citing concerns over the legitimacy of the process of the polls. Kitara, who finished third in the polls, insists he's driv

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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

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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

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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

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CJ Owiny Dollo Lauds Speaker Anita Among's Kindness, 'You Extended Mzee Okori's Life'

  Retired Chief Justice  Emeritus Alfonse Owiny Dollo's voice trembled with gratitude as he addressed the gathering at Christ Church Parish in Gulu to celebrate the life of Mzee Natha

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"'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

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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

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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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Gulu boxing club head coach Mulindra left in wheelchair after motorcycle accident

  Gulu Boxing Club head coach Mulindra Denish is in a critical condition after a motorcycle accident on March 4, 2026. He is currently in needs of urgent medical attention to save his life.

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Arua Police Arrested Woman with 100kg Marijuana for sale

  Police in Arua intercepted 100kg of marijuana at the Baby Coach Bus terminal, packed in two sealed boxes with tobacco leaves to evade detection.  A 31-year-old woman, a saloon operat

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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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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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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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