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The Ministry of Works and Transport says construction of a new Karuma Bridge along the Kampala-Gulu Highway will start in the next few months. In a statement issued on Wednesday, the Mini
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The 4th Infantry Division has a new Public Information Officer following the transfer of Capt David Kamya to UPDF Headquarters in Mbuya Hill, Kampala. Capt Kamya, who has been serving as
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4,900 rounds of live ammunition have been recovered from a garden in Otong Lawatpura Village, Palabek Kal, Lamwo District. The bullets were found on Sunday in 67-year-old Mathew Okot&rsqu
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The NRM Chairperson for Amuru District, Mr. Wilfred Baguma, has reportedly handed himself in at Amuru Central Police Station. According to ASP David Ongom Mudong, Mr. Baguma, who had been
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The Bwobomanam Clan has officially welcomed Rwot Ojara Justin Lawot III as the new head of the clan. He succeeds the late Rwot Peter Martin Lawot, who passed away on June 9, 202
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Her Worship Aber Gifter, Laroo-Pece Division Mayor, Gulu City has been elected Vice Chairperson of Uganda's 20 Division Mayors And Town Clerks. The election took place on Thursday, Ju
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Former Adjumani District Chairman Ben Anyama has declared his intention to contest for the Adjumani West County parliamentary seat in the upcoming by-election. Anyama made the declaration
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Police in Adjumani are holding a 25-year-old South Sudanese national over allegations of defiling a 4-year-old girl. The suspect has been identified as Onek Jackson, a resident of Magwi C
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Police in Amuru District are holding two NRM officials over allegations of embezzling money meant to facilitate the upcoming LC1 elections. The suspects have been identified as Ojera Geof
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Local leaders from the Acholi sub-region have made a unanimous appeal to government for emergency food relief to prevent more deaths caused by hunger. Addressing a joint press conference
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Police in Amuru District have launched investigations into the burning of a sugarcane plantation in Lakang Sub-county. According to ASP Ongom David Mudong, the PRO for Aswa West, unknown
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A 7-year-old girl died on Sunday morning after being knocked by a bus along the Gulu-Kampala Highway in Omoro District. The fatal accident occurred at about 10:00 a.m. on July 19, 2026, a
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A retired Uganda People's Defence Forces soldier was shot dead in Lamwo District after confronting armed motorcycle robbers. The deceased has been identified as Solomon Ocen, a reside
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President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni has granted an official burial to Gen. (Rtd.) Hon. Moses Ali, the fallen Member of Parliament for Adjumani West County in Adjumani District. The veteran p
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Veteran politician and Adjumani West MP Gen. Moses Ali has reportedly died at the age of 87 on Saturday, July 18, 2026 from Nakasero Hospital after days under Intensive care. At the
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Police in Apac District have arrested a 22-year-old man for allegedly hacking his biological mother to death following a disagreement over water. The suspect, identified as Gilbert Akaki,
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A man identified only as Okello was reportedly tied up and publicly caned by members of his clan after being accused of having a romantic relationship with his brother’s wife. Accor
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Police in Lira City have arrested four people after recovering a machine they say was used to produce counterfeit US dollars. North Kyoga Police spokesperson Jimmy Patrick Okema said the
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On Thursday, 7 July 2026, Gulu City hosted its first-ever meeting of Mayors from Uganda’s 10 cities. The gathering, organized by the Uganda Association of Urban Authorities, UAAU, brou
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Omoro District Woman MP Hon. Catherine Lamwaka has been elected Chairperson of the Acholi Parliamentary Group, APG. She takes over from Kilak North MP Hon. Anthony Akol. Agago County MP H
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The Gulu District Roads Committee has kicked off inspections of major roads across the district as plans for rehabilitation gain momentum. Led by committee chairperson Hon. Obol Justin Si
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After nearly eight years away from reporting on health and disability issues, journalist and Nodding Syndrome advocate Pat Robert Larubi, popularly known as Pat Larry King, has returned to t
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Former Aruu County MP Hon Odonga Otto has fired back at President Museveni’s Cabinet reshuffle, calling the move of Dr Jane Ruth Aceng from Health Minister to Government Chief Whip &ld
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Months after first raising the alarm, activist Ayella Godfrey Jiji is renewing calls to protect Kaunda Grounds, warning that Gulu City’s most iconic public space could slip into privat
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LR Media Initiative Ltd in collaboration with NeurXtend Foundation has demonstrated continued commitment to social responsibility by donating essential items to families affected by Nodding
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Legendary Northern Uganda musician Bosmic Otim has warned that renewed conflict could erupt if threats against him continue, even as he insists he has been preaching peace and support for go
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A joint intelligence-led operation by UPDF, Uganda Police Force and ISO has netted eight suspected members of an armed criminal gang and recovered two sub-machine guns with 30 rounds of ammu
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Renowned TV host and journalist Pat Robert Larubi, popularly known as Pat Larry King, says his life is in danger after learning his name is on an alleged hit list by “sinister Acholi l
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A businessman was shot dead by armed robbers in Kalongo Town Council, Agago District, on Tuesday evening after he refused to hand over a bag of money. Police identified the deceased as Mo
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A 39-year-old man was beaten to death by a mob in Olailong, Bardege-Layibi, Gulu City, early Monday morning after he was caught in an attempted house break-in. Police identified the decea
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A joint operation by Uganda Police and UPDF netted 15 suspects and bundles of marijuana in a late-night raid on Sunday, June 8, 2026. The intelligence-led crackdown targeted alleged membe
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Democratic Party President Norbert Mao has called on Acholi MPs to collectively demand what he termed a “debt” owed to the region by President Yoweri Museveni. Speak
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Lt Gen Charles Otema Awany is among 21 senior army generals expected to retire from active service in July 2026 as part of a wider UPDF personnel transition. The Uganda People’s Def
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A police officer was shot dead and four civilians wounded on Friday night when a fellow officer opened fire during a botched arrest in Nebbi Municipality. PC Olupot Joseph died at Nebbi G
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Mr. Okello Patrick Teddie, deputy headteacher of Ocer Campion Jesuit College, has died after a battle with throat cancer. Luo Tunes has learnt. Despite efforts by family and friends to sa
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Mr. Ben Oyika, the long-serving headteacher of Kitgum Public Primary School, has died. Mr. Oyika, who formerly retired from active civil service after concluding his tenure at the school,
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Police in Omoro District are hunting armed suspects who raided a mobile money outlet at Koch-Ongako Trading Centre on Wednesday night, shooting dead the agent and injuring two customers.&nbs
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The Ministry of Education and Sports has dismissed claims circulating online and offline that schools across Uganda have been closed or suspended because of Ebola. This follows the widesp
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The management of 102 Mega FM is currently facing backlash online over what many described as a “simple” condolence message for their late former legendary presenter, Lacambel Wo
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Northern Uganda has been thrown into deep mourning following the reported passing of veteran radio presenter Lacambel Wod Ogena. The former 102 Mega FM presenter died on Sunday, May 31, 2
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Gulu City has formed a steady task force to respond to Ebola and protect residents, citing the need for discipline, organization, and strict adherence to standard operating procedures. &n
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Henry Okello Oryem, Uganda’s longest-serving State Minister for Foreign Affairs, has said he is disappointed but grateful after being left out of the new cabinet. Oryem accepted his
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The Gulu Marathon has tripled the reasons to get involved in its 3rd edition, set for 5 December 2026 in Gulu City under the theme, Celebrating Culture and Heritage. The run was launched
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Hon. Aber Lillian has shared a heartfelt message of gratitude after being retained as Minister of State in the Office of the Prime Minister for Relief, Disaster Preparedness and Refugees in
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Musician-turned-politician Obol Justin Simpleman was sworn in as the new Gulu District LC V Chairperson last week on Friday. The ceremony brought together local leaders, stakeholders, and
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Three people died and four others were injured on Saturday night after a Toyota Hiace collided with a crossing elephant along Arua Road inside Murchison Falls National Park. The crash hap
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A Kenyan pastor identified as Fred Nkulala was found hanging from a mango tree in Orom East Sub-county, Kitgum District. The deceased, a peasant farmer, resided in Lobiri Village, Katwotw
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After nearly a decade apart, the Lira Town College Class of 2016 held a successful general meeting focused on development and giving back to their alma mater. The alumni discussed k
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The Uganda People’s Defence Forces (UPDF) is set to deploy a special technical team from the Defence Intelligence and Security (DIS) to investigate a surge in gun crimes in Gulu City a
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Another boda boda riders in Gulu City after unknown gunmen shot and injured a boda boda rider and stole four motorcycles in a series of separate overnight attacks. One of the victims has
