The Commander URDC and Exercise Chief Controller Brig Gen Ernest Nuwagaba said the exercise underscored the UPDF’s constitutional role in supporting civil authorities during emergencies.
Author: Okot Lil Romeo
Lil is TND News Correspondent based in Gulu City.
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Bishop Francis Umao celebrates his “jubilee life” in Gulu
Born in 1974 in Oruka village (then part of Amuru district, now in Nwoya district), Francis Umao Ojera committed his life to Jesus Christ on April 15, 2000, after overcoming a series of personal challenges.
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Ugandan army and US defence deepen ties
On training and capacity development, the Chief Joint Staff emphasided UPDF’s increasing need to attain self-reliance.
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UPDF 3rd infantry division graduates 175 NCOs in Moroto leadership course
Moroto Deputy Resident District Commissioner, Justine Tuko, urged the officers to remain disciplined, avoid desertion, and safeguard their careers.
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“I drank local drugs to end it” – the haunting story of a gang-rape survivor in Gulu
Acan’s story is not an isolated incident and she claims that in Awach town council, rape is a weekly occurrence with the perpetrators often not apprehended.
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Kitgum’s 40-year-old cattle dip tank revival offers hope to farmers
A 1970s-era cattle dip tank at Mucwini in Kitgum district has been brought back to life after 40 years of dormancy.
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UPDF conducts free medical outreach in Kamwokya ahead of International Women’s Day
Brig Gen Bainababo observed that Kamwokya was selected because of ongoing engagement between the UPDF and ghetto community structures working with General Salim Saleh.
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Mapenduzi pumps sh40m into youth savings groups to tackle joblessness in Gulu West
Vanessa Anyango, female youth councillor for Gulu City, said she is conducting door-to-door mobilisation of young mothers to form savings groups and shift away from street life.
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Staffing crisis hits Gulu City Council
Despite their efforts, the outgoing commission cited financial constraints, including unpaid arrears totaling shs41.5 million owed to members and technical staff who supported recruitment exercises.
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Gulu City Council risks losing shs1.3billion meant for hiring 93 staff
For a city operating at barely a third of its staffing needs, the financial reversal would mean prolonged staff shortages, delayed public services, and mounting pressure on existing workers.
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Ker Kwaro Acholi, ACME donate press jackets to NUMEC
Charles Akena, the NUMEC Administrator thanked the Acholi Paramount Chief for partnering with journalists to ensure their safety ahead of the elections.
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Rwot Acana urges journalists to champion peace ahead of 2026 elections
As Uganda inches closer to the 2026 general elections, Rwot Acana’s message places journalists at the heart of peacebuilding challenging them to report responsibly.