Gulu, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Uganda Baati Limited (UBL), a member of the Safal Group and provider of steel building solutions in Uganda, has announced its sponsorship of the Gulu City Marathon 2025, set to take place on December 28, 2025 in Gulu City under theme of “Running for …
Read More »Inside Uganda’s highway of death
A bus driver’s tale of plying the Kampala-Gulu highway COVER STORY | RONALD MUSOKE | A long-haul bus rolls into Namayiba Bus Terminal in downtown Kampala from the northwesten city of Arua. The driver, who requests anonymity for fear of repercussions from bus companies and authorities, has just completed a grueling …
Read More »Bell ObaFest ignites Gulu with unmatched flavour, Kapeke and more
Gulu, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Gulu town came alive on Saturday as Bell ObaFest officially kicked off its regional pre-festival activations with style, bringing together hundreds of revellers to celebrate the spirit of food, music and beer at Kweyo Village. True to this, at the heart of the Gulu mini-Obafest …
Read More »Rwot Acana of Acholi presides as C-Care launches state-of-the-art radiology centre in Gulu
C-Care Launches State-of-the-Art Radiology Centre in Gulu, Expanding Access to Advanced Diagnostics in Northern Uganda Gulu, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | C-Care Uganda has officially launched a state-of-the-art radiology centre at its Gulu Hospital, marking a major milestone in improving access to advanced healthcare services in Northern Uganda. Rwot David Onen Acana …
Read More »Gen Kayihura tips ambassadors on nexus between the military and diplomacy
Uganda’s foreign service charts new path on the 3rd day of annual ambassadors’ conference Gulu, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The Ministry of Foreign Affairs has reaffirmed its commitment to strengthening the role of diplomacy in advancing national development as Uganda’s Heads of Mission gathered on the third day of the …
Read More »Lacor Hospital proposes waste recycling to curb costs amid financial strain
Gulu, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | St. Mary’s Hospital Lacor in Gulu City is considering recycling waste generated at the facility as a cost-cutting measure in response to growing financial constraints that are threatening its ability to sustain operations. Lacor Hospital, one of the largest private, not-for-profit health facilities in Northern …
Read More »Chief Justice Owiny-Dollo faults parliament over judiciary funding, warns of justice delays
Gulu, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The Chief Justice, Alfonse Owiny-Dollo, has asked Parliament to prioritize funding for the judiciary, warning that without adequate resources, courts will struggle to meet their mandate of timely delivery of justice to Ugandans. “The problem of this Country, including our national politicians, is, they …
Read More »Gulu-Nimule highway turns into death trap
Amuru, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Leaders in Amuru district are demanding that the Ministry of Works and Transport expedite the rehabilitation of the 106 km Gulu-Nimule Highway, which they say is slowly turning into a death trap due to its deteriorating condition. The road, constructed for 89 billion shillings …
Read More »UPDF retires 64 soldiers at 4th division barracks in Gulu
Gulu, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The Uganda People’s Defence Forces (UPDF) on Wednesday officially retired 64 soldiers, including five officers, at the 4th Division barracks in Gulu. The event, marked by gratitude, caution and praise, ushered the men into a new chapter of civilian life after decades of military …
Read More »How innovation, skilling is helping farmers cut post-harvest losses in Acholi
Gulu, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | On a calm Monday morning in Gulu City, the raucous vibration of milling machines fills the air as I step into a modest milling store in one of the bustling industrial neighborhoods of Bardege-Layibi Division. Seated at the entrance to the store filled with …
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