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.
Author: By Okot Lil Romeo
Lil is TND News Correspondent based in Gulu City.
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.
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.
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.
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.