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Lacor Hospital proposes waste recycling to curb costs amid financial strain

Gulu, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | St. Mary’s Hospital Lacor in Gulu City is considering recycling waste generated at the facility as a cost-cutting measure in response to growing financial constraints that are threatening its ability to sustain operations. Lacor Hospital, one of the largest private, not-for-profit health facilities in Northern …

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Gulu-Nimule highway turns into death trap

Amuru, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Leaders in Amuru district are demanding that the Ministry of Works and Transport expedite the rehabilitation of the 106 km Gulu-Nimule Highway, which they say is slowly turning into a death trap due to its deteriorating condition. The road, constructed for 89 billion shillings …

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UPDF retires 64 soldiers at 4th division barracks in Gulu

Gulu, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The Uganda People’s Defence Forces (UPDF) on Wednesday officially retired 64 soldiers, including five officers, at the 4th Division barracks in Gulu. The event, marked by gratitude, caution and praise, ushered the men into a new chapter of civilian life after decades of military …

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TotalEnergies awards nursing scholarships to 100 students in Gulu

Gulu, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | TotalEnergies E&P Uganda has awarded full scholarships to 100 students to pursue nursing and midwifery studies at St. Mary’s Nursing School in Lacor, Gulu. The beneficiaries were drawn from six districts within the Albertine Graben that are affected by oil and gas activities, namely …

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Gulu City Council intensifies inspection of building plans

Gulu, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Gulu City Council has over the past two weeks intensified efforts to enforce mandatory building plan approvals to curb illegal construction and promote orderly urban development. As Gulu City continues its rapid transformation from a post-conflict zone to a modern urban hub, city authorities …

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Gulu Oktoberfest 2025 to attract over 30,000 visitors

Gulu, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Northern Uganda’s biggest social and tourism event, the Gulu City Oktoberfest, is expected to draw more than 30,000 local and international visitors, according to the organisers. The cultural-themed festival, slated for October 6–14, 2025, promises a vibrant fusion of German and Acholi cultures, featuring German-style …

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Gulu Boxing Club empowers 250 former street children

Gulu, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Every evening, the rhythmic thud of gloved fists against punching bags echoes from a modest and spacious boxing ring in Layibi Centre in Gulu City. But this is not just a regular sports club, but a lifeline for dozens of street-connected youths, many of …

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