President Museveni Rushes to Acholi Over Delayed Cattle Compensation Ahead of 2026 Elections

The President’s August 18th meeting in Gulu comes just 6 months before the 2026 general elections. In the eyes of some Acholi political analysts, the timing is not coincidental. By Willy Chowoo GULU CITY, Uganda — On the morning of August 18, 2025, President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni will step onto the dusty expanse of Kaunda […]
From Post-War Struggle to Growth: Microfinance Backs Acholi Economic Recovery with Sh15 Billion

The centre has disbursed Sh15.430 billion in the sub-regions since its inception 25 years ago: Sh1.3 billion to SMBs, Sh4.3 billion to cooperatives, Sh2.61 billion to microfinance institutions (MFIs), Sh5.4 billion to SACCOs, and Sh2.5 billion to farmer groups By Willy Chowoo Gulu, Uganda: For close to two decades, the Acholi sub-region has been rebuilding […]