Standing beside her cooking pots one afternoon, watching her children play nearby, Linda Apaco reflects on her journey.
Author: Okot Lil Romeo
Lil is TND News Correspondent based in Gulu City.
Posted inCrime
Police investigate fatal stabbing of Kamdini’s Nairobi bar and hotel client
Two suspects are currently in custody at Kamdini Town Council Police Station to assist with investigations, according to SP Jimmy Patrick Okema.
Posted inEducation
Mounting infrastructure, funding challenges overshadow Gulu University’s expansion plans
University Council Chairperson Ms Theresa Mary Obbo warned that student-learning conditions are deteriorating due to insufficient lecture rooms.
Posted inInnovation
How one woman’s tech venture is powering Uganda’s future
For Stella Lunguse, the clean-energy entrepreneur, technology has become both a personal and national mission.
Posted inNational
“Let’s talk peace”: Dutch government pushes for a peaceful 2026 election in Uganda
Uganda’s democratic space remains contested, with concerns over security force involvement in elections, intimidation of opposition actors, and deeply polarized political narratives.
Posted inNews
Charity drive brings hope to malnourished children in Acholi
An analysis of ten districts in northern Uganda indicates that nearly 48,000 children aged 6–59 months suffer from acute malnutrition.
Posted inNews
Acholi: Government digitalizes PDM fund monitoring with new tablets
Since its inception in the 2021/2022 financial year, the government has allocated sh5.865 trillion to the PDM, with the largest allocation of sh2.4 trillion in 2024/2025.
Posted inNational
NUMEC and partners launch “civic engagement drive” ahead of 2026 elections
The multi-million partnership, valued at shs80 million, will continue beyond the election period, allowing for follow-up on politicians to ensure accountability.
Posted inPeople
How bonded therapy dogs are supporting war survivors in Gulu
Anena Everline, a resident of Pageya Ward in Gulu City, lost her mother two years ago and fell into deep depression until she joined the Comfort Dog Project and received her therapy dog, Watwero.
Posted inAcholi
Translating Acholi culture through futuristic wearable arts fashion
Currently, Tamito Art Collection is tailoring clothes that differentiate the culture of Acholi and translate its meanings.
Posted inGulu News
Gulu City road gangs demand salary increment
The mayor also pledged to support the Road Gangs SACCO with shs1 million as seed capital to help members access loans while awaiting their salaries.
Posted inPeople
GDPU installs studio to advance music productions for the disabled
The real data on disabilities in Gulu District and Gulu City is not accurate. Current estimates put the total population of disabled people at about 10,000–12,000.