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.
Author: By Okot Lil Romeo
Lil is TND News Correspondent based in Gulu City.
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.
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.
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.
From porridge to prosperity: How a Gulu widow turned street vending into an economic lifeline
Standing beside her cooking pots one afternoon, watching her children play nearby, Linda Apaco reflects on her journey.
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.
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.
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.
“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.
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.
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.
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.