Tag: Gulu City

JEEMA: Replace Sovereignty Bill with Mandatory Youth Military Training to Protect Uganda’s Sovereignty

“Replace the sovereignty bill with a national civic defense program, disaster response, and defense skills. Include the diaspora through embassies instead of criminalizing them. Ensure parliamentary oversight to prevent abuse, because this is the only way we shall adequately promote true sovereignty,” Nsereko said.

MINISTER MAGYEZI CONVENES DIALOGUE WITH PENTECOSTAL LEADERS OVER OUTCRY ON URBAN TRADE ORDER IMPLEMENTATION

Religion

Following the ongoing public outcry surrounding the implementation of the urban trade order in various towns and cities, the Minister of Local Government Raphael Magyezi has convened a high-level consultative dialogue with the leadership of Born...

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Museveni Pledges New Economic Awakening, Says Peace Alone is...

A yellow wave swept through Gulu City and Lamwo District on Wednesday, 22nd October, 2025 as President Yoweri Kaguta...

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Gulu’s Peace Paves Way for Economic and Social Transformation

The restoration of peace in Gulu and Northern Uganda stands as a major achievement of the National Resistance Movement...

Politics

Gov’t Rejects Proposed Bill to Elect LOP

Lumu was granted leave from Parliament to review the bill, a requirement in the House rules. This was during the regional plenary sittings held in Gulu city on August 29, 2024.

Business

Northern Uganda Environmental Activists Task Gov’t on Price Cut...

In May 2023, President Museveni issued Executive Order No. 3, banning large-scale commercial charcoal production and trade in Northern Uganda. This directive aimed to curb the rampant deforestation that has severely affected the region and exacerbated the effects of climate change.

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Court of Appeal to Hold Preliminary Hearings in Gulu...

The Court of Appeal under the Ugandan judiciary is set to hold its first-ever upcountry civil Appeals and Applications session in Gulu City.

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MoF Issues Funds to Local Governments to Facilitate Completion...

The primary objectives of the consultative workshops include providing feedback on issues raised during last year's budget consultations, discussions about the budget strategy for FY 2025/26, and discussions about the strategic direction of the NDP4, the 10-fold growth strategy, and how this will translate into local economic growth.

Business

Northern Uganda: A Key Production, Logistics Export Hub

The theme of this year’s retreat, "Transforming Northern Uganda into a Commercialized Production & Logistics Hub for Export," underscores the strategic direction aimed at leveraging the region's agricultural capabilities.

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