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Farmers urged to go slow on Coffee as Acholi’s First Cooperative eyes big harvest

By Allan Richard Odoch Gulu, Uganda: Gulu City Principal Commercial Officer George Nicolas Kidega has advised farmers in the Acholi sub-region to...

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Pageya Chief Mediation; a Step towards Apaa Peace

Gulu City, Uganda: The Pageya Chief’s Rwot Yusuf Adek’s mediation efforts have brought renewed hope to the Apaa residents, fostering dialogue and cooperation...

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NUP’s Ariho Lucky elected Mbarara University Guild President

Mbarara, Uganda: The Opposition National Unity Platform (NUP) candidate, Ariho Lucky Rwabuturumba, has been elected as the 37th Guild President of Mbarara...

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New gazette confirms Mudoma as Umukuka, names titles of other cultural leaders

Mbale City, Uganda: The Ministry of Gender, Labour and Social Development has released a corrigendum in the Uganda Gazette, correcting the titles...

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56 Gulu University students secure FAWE Uganda scholarships

Gulu, Uganda: A total of 56 students at Gulu University have secured prestigious scholarships from FAWE Uganda, marking a significant milestone in...

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Basajjabalaba’s agent in ‘hot soup’ over defacing opponents’ campaign posters in Bushenyi-Ishaka

BUSHENYI-ISHAKA, Uganda:- Two aspiring parliamentary candidates in the race for Bushenyi-Ishaka Municipality MP seat have issued a notice of intention to sue...

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Maama Mityana Nabakooba, 62 others nominated for induction in Uganda Development Champions

As Uganda prepares to celebrate 63 years of social and economic transformation and 39 years of President Yoweri Museveni’s visionary leadership, Hon.Judith...

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Kayunga Youth, Women united to send Nalubwama to Parliament as 2026 Woman MP

Despite threats, bribes, blackmail, and intimidation by some NRM politicians in Kayunga, it’s clear that Agatha Nalubwama is the preferred candidate for...

At the top of the list is Sudhir Ruparelia, a veteran businessman whose empire remains unparalleled in Uganda.

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FULL LIST: Here are the Top 10 Richest People in Uganda as listed on Forbes 2025

Kampala, Uganda: Uganda’s business landscape continues to thrive with several tycoons making their mark on Forbes Africa’s Billionaires List for the year...

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ONC’s Namyalo preaches wealth creation, delivers capital tools at Soroti Empowerment Outreach

Soroti, Uganda:- Thousands of residents from Katine Subcounty in Dakabela County, Soroti District, received a significant boost in their fight against poverty...

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Minister Mpanga lauds Buganda Land Board for supporting Kabaka Birthday Run

Bulange, Mengo:- The Minister of Lands and Housing in Mengo, Owek. David FK. Mpanga has applauded the Buganda Land Board (BLB) for...

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Siyemah rallies youth to participate in Kabaka Birthday Run with purchase of 100 kits

Mengo, Bulange:- Uganda’s National Female Youth Member of Parliament aspirant, Ms Siyemah Atukunda, has boosted the upcoming 12th edition of the Kabaka...

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Govt distributes 2,000 free gas cylinders, cookers to curb climate change in Acholi

Gulu, (UG):- The government of Uganda on Tuesday, March 25, distributed at least 2,000 gas cylinders to local communities in a groundbreaking...

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20 Years of Agony: LRA war victim pleads for help after living with bullet since 2004

Gulu, Uganda: Laker Rose, a victim 46-year-old blind mother of two, has endured unimaginable suffering and resilience. Abducted by the Lord’s Resistance...

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Deputy CJ Zeija launches ‘Justice for Her’ initiative to combat gender-based violence

Gulu, (UG):- The Deputy Chief Justice, Hon. Justice Dr Flavian Zeija, Thursday launched a project by UN Women called ‘Justice for Her’...

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LRA war victims trained on GBV to reduce family conflicts

Kitgum, (UG):– Northern-Uganda-based NGO, the War Victims and Children Networking (WVCN) has conducted a comprehensive training on gender-based violence (GBV) and financial...

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UHRC holds Human Rights tribunal sessions in Acholi Sub-Region

Gulu, (UG):- The Uganda Human Rights Commission (UHRC) has commenced a three-day Human Rights Tribunal Session in Gulu city, Acholi sub-region, from...

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Speaker commissions three boreholes to address gender-based violence in Gulu

Gulu, (UG):- In a bid to address the water crisis and combat gender-based violence in northern Uganda, Gulu District Speaker, Ms Phoebe...

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PROFILE: Who is Ndyakira Nicholas Muhereza; the ambitious MP-hopeful for Bushenyi-Ishaka Municipality

Bushenyi, (UG):- Ndyakira Nicholas Muhereza, a respected legal expert and visionary leader has publicly announced his candidacy to bid for the position...

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ONC Boss electrifies Kaliro in mega empowerment drive, urges Bazzukulu to embrace gov’t programmes

Kaliro, (UG):- Gadumire Grounds in Bulamogi, Kaliro District Saturday witnessed a transformative event as SPA/PA Hajjat Hadijah Namyalo, the Manager of the...

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Man on the run after defiling 10-year-old girl in Kamuli

Kamuli, (UG):- The Territorial Police in Kamuli District is actively hunting for one Kakabala Isabirye over the alleged defilement and rape of...

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Busoga North RPC Lwamusayi commends leaders for cooperation, urges vigilance during festive season

Kamuli, (UG):- The Regional Police Commander for Busoga North, SSP Lwamusayi Frantile, has commended local leaders in the region for their steadfast...

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Entebbe Airport hosts safety week to boost aviation standards

Entebbe, Uganda: The Uganda Civil Aviation Authority (UCAA), in partnership with aviation stakeholders operating at Entebbe International Airport, has launched a five-day...