Women-led CSOs make demands in Gulu ahead of 2026 general election
Women should expect to fill in and take about 80% of leadership positions, both lower and upper, as men, said Esther Namboka.
Author: By Okot Lil Romeo
Lil is TND News Correspondent based in Gulu City.
Rides to raise cancer awareness will begin in Gulu City, Sunday
Cancer is one of the top ten killer diseases at Lacor Hospital, according to Dr. Ojok, and the high number of cases means that there is an extra burden to be managed.
France deposits €140,000 to ICC trust fund for victims’ account
France has supported the ICC Trust Fund for Victims with annual voluntary contributions totalling more than €1.7 million since 2005.
Gulu RCC Amongin threatens to close health centre as open defecation grows
According to Gulu RCC, facility management claimed that the community surrounding the centre was misusing the point of convenience.
Gulu regional referral hospital admits 40 premature babies to ICU
A resident of Ariaga Bardege-Layibi Division, Gulu, has accused doctors of being rude and arrogant to parents with such babies.
Denmark aims to transform over 500 street kids in northern Uganda
Signe Winding Albjerg, the Ambassador of Denmark to Uganda, stated that the project will conclude in 2028.
Minister Dr. Omona urges collective action to combat northern poverty
Omona emphasised the importance of investing in education to lift northerners out of poverty, pledging to provide a quality education to every child in the area.
Land dispute frustrates Laroo food traders
Akena confirmed that St Peter Laroo Market has been gazetted by the city council.
Omoro drafts an ordinance to curb alcohol abuse
In December 2023, Alima stated that Lalogi sub-county council passed a resolution prohibiting the sale of alcohol after 10:00 p.m.
Gulu private health centres grapple with high waste disposal costs
Dr. Daniel Okello, Gulu city health officer, stated that the city council will continue to support private health centres both physically and financially.
Gulu sex workers defend business as HIV/AIDS spreads in Acholi
According to Aunu, the majority of young people who run sex businesses have limited knowledge and a negative perception of HIV services and treatments.
Acholi leaders urge the government to be transparent on oil and gas, minerals
Minister of State for Northern Uganda Dr. Omona stated that Acholi contains 57 different types of metallic and non-metallic minerals, accounting for 11% of the total minerals in the country.