Gulu District

What lessons from the Gulu billboard? Daily Monitor

The arrests follow an appeal by university spokesperson Ojok James Onono for security chiefs to strengthen policing in Gulu City, warning that violent street gangs threaten students’ lives and the city’s education-driven economy.

Two arrested over killing of Gulu University student Daily Monitor

Police in Gulu City have arrested two suspects in connection with the murder of a 23-year-old Gulu University student whose body was discovered by the roadside earlier this month. The suspects have been identified as Omara Gerald, alias Torach, and Rom Ambrose, alias Geng, both aged 18 and residents of Agwee Cell, Agwee Ward, Pece-Laroo […] The post Two Arrested over Murder of Gulu University Student appeared first o

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Haruna Katazza and co-driver David Mwesigwa delivered one of the standout performances of the Rajiv Ruparelia Memorial Rally, combining spectacular jumps with a Power Stage victory to secure a third-place finish in Gulu. Driving their locally built Subaru Impreza N8, nicknamed Magege, the duo emerged as the crew of the weekend after consistently challenging the […] The post Rallying: Haruna Katazza steals the show as

Stanbic Bank Uganda has taken its 35th anniversary celebrations to Northern Uganda by hosting customer engagement forums in the cities of Lira, Arua and Gulu to gather feedback and strengthen relationships with the aim of improving banking services. At the same time, the engagements brought together leaders from the bank’s Commercial, Business and Personal […] The post October Love Month: Stanbic Takes 35th Anniversa

Gulu, Uganda | URN | The Uganda People’s Defence Forces (UPDF) have warned that trucks repeatedly used to transport charcoal in Northern Uganda risk being auctioned as authorities intensify a crackdown on the illicit trade blamed for accelerating forest destruction and threatening agricultural production. The warning was issued on Tuesday at Lira Military Barracks … The post Charcoal trucks risk auction as illegal tr

More than 1,000 Hindu devotees gathered in Gulu for the reconsecration of a temple built in 1965, as former residents returned and about 40 Acholi converts were remembered.

Gulu, Uganda | URN | Government-aided primary schools in Gulu District are struggling to maintain support services after the government banned mandatory Parent-Teacher Association (PTA) contributions. It has forced schools to lay off cooks and other staff previously paid for by parents. Head teachers and teachers say the loss of cooks means teachers who … The post PTA ban leaves Gulu schools without cooks, support st

Gulu, Uganda | NEWS CORRESPONDENT | Bell Lager officially launched the nationwide journey to Bell ObaFest 2026 with an explosive, two-day regional activation across Gulu on October 9 and 10. Celebrated as the ultimate beer festival, Bell ObaFest is an annual cultural showcase that unites Ugandans through vibrant music, creative expression, mouthwatering food, and exceptional … The post Two-day Gulu takeover marks sta

Kikankane refuses to Surrender Gulu Crown Daily Monitor

Gulu University student murder triggers unrest Daily Monitor

Gulu traded its usual weekend rhythm for a festival atmosphere as ObaFest 2026 brought together music, dance, gaming, art and food in a two-day entertainment takeover that drew thousands of revellers. The regional activation offered audiences in northern Uganda a taste of the festival experience beyond Kampala, with live performances and interactive activities transforming the […] The post ObaFest turns Gulu into a t

At least seven students from two secondary schools in Gulu city have missed the 2026 Uganda Certificate of Education (UCE) examinations, which began today, Monday. The seven students are among 3,554 candidates registered to sit the examinations in Gulu City. According to education officials, five of the absentee candidates were registered at Charity College Gulu, […] The post Seven Gulu students miss UCE exams over i

Bell Lager kicks off Bell ObaFest activations with high-energy, two-day Gulu takeover PML Daily

Asians rebuild temple in Gulu city 50 years after expulsion by Amin Daily Monitor

Gulu University has blamed security agencies in Gulu City for the death a second-year student in a pre-dawn attack. John Bosco Ngire, who was pursuing a bachelor’s degree in education, majoring in English, was allegedly struck on the head with a stone by unknown assailants at about 4am on Saturday near the university’s faculty of […] The post Gulu University blames police after student is killed in dawn attack appear

Miners and traders in Namayingo say the closure of gold mines in Sigulu Sub-county has cut off their livelihoods, but police insist operations cannot resume until the operators obtain licences.

Namagabi Secondary School marked Uganda’s 64th Independence Day by cleaning parts of Kayunga Town and donating supplies to expectant and newly delivered mothers at Kangulumira Health Centre IV.

Koffi Olomide’s highly anticipated concert in Gulu has been postponed at the last minute following a directive from Uganda’s Ministry of Health over concerns about possible Ebola importation from the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC). The concert, which was scheduled for Friday, October 9, at Northern Pearl Hotel as part of Uganda’s 64th Independence Day […] The post Koffi Olomide concert postponed over Ebola concer