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17:40
17:40

Kitgum Student Killed by Lawn Mower Blade

Lamwaka was reportedly struck on the neck and succumbed to her injuries upon arrival at Yotkom Medical Center where she had been rushed for medical treatment.
15:54
15:54

Court Orders Burial of Lakwena’s Father Gulu High Court 1

Gulu Resident Judge George Okello in a ruling delivered on Friday however dismissed Adokorach’s applications and instead ordered to have Okoya's body interred at his main home in Owak cell, Agonga ward in Pece-Laroo division in Gulu city
14:16
14:16

Gov’t Turns to North to Achieve 20 million Coffee Bags Target 1

Kabibi however notes that with the potential Northern Uganda presents in the coffee sector, the target of producing 20 million bags by 2030 bags will be ably achieved.
14:42
14:42

Court Fixes Date for Judgment on Burial of Alice Lakwena’s Father 1 Top story

Donge told the court Tuesday that the deceased before his death on March 19 this year wrote a will leaving instruction to his daughter to have his body buried at his home in Unyama Sub-County.
12:34
12:34

Rival Acholi Chiefs Accuse Religious Leaders of Bias in Mediation 1 3

According to Adongakulu, the interim committee of the breakaway faction of chiefs reached out to Archbishop Emeritus John Baptist Odama to help bridge their differences but nothing has happened to date.
06:53
06:53

Small-holder Farmers in Acholi Join Hands in Protecting Local Seed Varieties food production 3 1

Christine Okot, the Eastern and Southern Africa Small-scale Farmers' Forum (ESAFF) Chairperson in Gulu District says the preservation of local seeds will help farmers achieve seed sovereignty and protect them from exploitation.
14:43
14:43

Minister Omona’s Farm in Nwoya Attacked Over Boundary Row 3 1

At about 3 pm, the suspect along with about 19 other people reportedly returned to the farm and attacked the farm workers forcing them to flee for their safety. The suspects during the attack reportedly destroyed several properties including a tractor, grass thatched huts, latrine doors and looted seeds from the farm store.
12:26
12:26

Survivor Shares Ordeal on Bus Attack Along Nimule-Juba Highway Bebeto Coach 3 1

Baluku however recalled after covering about 90 km into the journey, sudden sporadic gunshots rang out from the nearby bush targeting the front part of the bus.
16:23
16:23

Justice Buteera Courts Lawyers to Embrace Alternative Dispute Resolution Judicary Uganda 1

Justice Buteera however, says there have been some instances in which advocates have had resistance to the parties going for alternative dispute resolution due to concerns about earning their legal fees.
11:08
11:08

Leaders Push for Prioritizing of High-Value Crops to Farmers in North Northern Uganda 1 3

Speaking at the opening of the three-day local government regional budget consultative meeting in Gulu City on Monday, Auma says the government must prioritize the promotion of high-value crops like coffee and Hass avocado citing the land favours their growth.
10:03
10:03

War Victims Petition Gov’t to Enact Transitional Justice Law 1 4 Top story

Chris Ongom, the Executive Director of the Uganda Victim Foundation, said the government should fast-track the enactment of the Transitional Justice law to provide a legal framework for its implementation. “The enactment of the law will help in the appropriation for reparations to ensure accountability to the thousands of victims of gross human rights violations from Northern Uganda,” said Ongom.
14:33
14:33

Policeman Arrested for Releasing Attempted Murder Suspect 1

David Ongom Mudong, the Aswa West Police Spokesperson said Friday that Detective Sergeant Ociti released the suspect under lawful detention without notifying senior police officers at Awach Police Station.
07:47
07:47

Charcoal Ban: Environmentalists Want Costs of Clean Energy Sources Subsidized 1 Top story

George Ovola, an environmental activist with Our Trees We Need Answers a pressure group combatting the degradation of the environment says the charcoal price hike is beyond the average income of most locals in the region.
07:24
07:24

Security Investigates Shooting of Gulu Sex Worker 2

harifa Akullu met her death at the hands of an unidentified gunman in front of Lim Welo Guest House, a popular brothel along Acholi Lane in Pece-Laroo Division on Sunday morning.
17:00
17:00

How Early Breast Cancer Screening Saved Gulu Nursing Officer’s Life 1

Agik who is currently the acting in charge of Gulu University Health Center II says if it weren’t for the early detection of breast cancer, her situation would have been worse and encouraged women to embrace early screening for cancer.
11:35
11:35

Gulu Referral Hospital Seeks UGX 3b for Completion of Staff Houses Ministry of Finance 2 1

Walter Munguriek, the Principal Assistant Secretary of Gulu Regional Referral Hospital, says the facility's construction has stalled over the years due to delayed disbursement of funds from the government.
13:28
13:28

Medics Call for Early Screening to Reduce Cancer Deaths 1

Dr. Echodu notes that many patients who are diagnosed with cancer at advanced stages have less chance of survival yet if detected early, they could have been treated.
13:03
13:03

Kwoyelo Victims Want Reparation Expedited 1 3 Top story

During the meeting, victims of the May 16, 1996, Pagak Massacre orchestrated by Kwoyelo, listed a long list of demands to the court, which they say will help in total healing. Denis Lemoyi, the former Commandant of Pagak Internally Displaced People’s Camp noted that 31 people were killed and 544 huts razed down during the attack. He notes that some 20 others died later as a result of the raid led by Kwoyelo.
09:28
09:28

How Gulu Entrepreneurs Capitalized on Regional Parliamentary Sitting Gulu city 1

Francis Mawa, the Chairperson of Hotel Owners Association in Gulu city noted that close to 200 hotels were fully booked by visitors who mostly included team from parliament and state house.
16:28
16:28

Gov’t Plans Total Closure of Karuma Bridge for Repairs 1 3 Top story

Minister of State for Works and Transport Musa Ecweru told Parliament Thursday in response to the growing concerns about the state of the bridge that the contractor is already making headways into the rehabilitation works. beneath the bridge and will soon start working on the surface.
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