Gulu University

The 65th meeting of the Gulu University Council, chaired by Mrs. Theresa Mary Obbo, is underway at the University’s Kotido Campus. @RuhakanaR @GeorgeOpenjuru @opuklee

Abim Magistrate, His Worship Emmanuel Pirimba, with support from Gulu University Legal Officer, Mr. Omara Moses, has sworn in Hon. Odong Morris as a new member of the Gulu University Council. Hon. Odong Morris joins the University Council as a representative from Gulu City Council. The swearing-in ceremony took place during the 65th Gulu University Council meeting, currently being held at Kotido Campus. The meeting is chaired by Mrs. Theresa Mary Obbo and brings together Council members to deliberate on matters concerning the governance and development of the University. The University welcomes Hon. Odong Morris to the Council and looks forward to his contribution to its mandate and strategic direction.

The 65th Gulu University Council meeting, chaired by Mrs. Theresa Mary Obbo at Kotido Campus, has recognised and honoured members of the 24th Guild Leadership who served on the University Council during their tenure as student leaders. The honourees included the 24th Guild President, Opio Alex Ongom, and Angwech Desire, who were appreciated for their contribution to university governance and representation of students on the Council. Their recognition highlights the important role of student leaders in university decision-making and governance.

The 65th meeting of the Gulu University Council, chaired by Mrs. Theresa Mary Obbo, is currently underway at the University’s Kotido Campus.

Key suspects in the murder of our former Lab Technician Christopher Nyeko in May 2026 have been arrested. We thank the Uganda police for coming on ground to reconstruct the scene. @GeorgeOpenjuru @RuhakanaR @PoliceUg @opuklee

We are happy our Guild President @POnekgiu has shown Interest for the Uganda National Students Association Presidential race. Good Luck HE Pius.

Gulu University Legal Officer, Counsel Omara Moses, delivered an insightful presentation titled “Mastering Commercial Agreement Drafting in the Age of AI: Practical Skills for Modern Lawyers” at the Uganda Law Society Conference for Advocates of Northern Uganda, held at Acholi Inn on 26 October 2026. His presentation explored how Artificial Intelligence (AI) can enhance commercial contract drafting, identify potential legal risks, and improve efficiency in legal practice. He emphasised that while AI offers significant opportunities to transform the legal profession, it cannot replace the professional judgment, ethical responsibility, confidentiality, and accuracy required of lawyers. Counsel Omara also examined the evolving relationship between AI and legal practice, highlighting the importance of embracing technological innovation while preserving the wisdom, critical thinking, and sound judgment that underpin effective legal service delivery. His presentation reflects Gulu University’s commitment to legal excellence, innovation, and continuous professional development, while encouraging legal practitioners to adopt emerging technologies responsibly. “The future belongs not to lawyers who compete with machines in producing words, but to lawyers who use technology to exercise better judgment, deliver greater value, and uphold the rule of law,” Counsel Omara noted.

Gulu University officials on 23 October 2026 held the first planning meeting for the institution’s 25th anniversary celebrations, marking the beginning of preparations for the Silver Jubilee. During the meeting, Dr. Asaf Adebua, the University’s Chief Planning and Development Officer, presented a proposed plan outlining activities and other arrangements for the celebrations to the Central Organising Committee (COC). The committee is chaired by Eng. Moses Onono and Deputised by Canon Dr. Gladys Oyat, who chair the University Council Committees on Planning and Development, and Students’ Affairs, respectively. Dr. Adebua said the university requires more than UGX 1 billion to organise a successful Silver Jubilee celebration and achieve its planned targets. The proposed activities include international conferences, public lectures, documenting the contributions of past and current members of the university community, and a sports gala for university alumni, among other engagements. Eng. Onono encouraged university staff, students, alumni and other stakeholders to actively participate in the celebrations, noting that the Silver Jubilee would feature a series of activities. He also called on members of the public to prepare to support the celebrations, adding that the resource mobilization team would soon reach out to them to seek contributions towards making the event a success.

Trained staff at Gulu University led 19 students through a design-thinking process aimed at refining their ideas and strengthening their innovative potential. The programme culminated in six mentored teams pitching their innovations before a panel of three judges. Outstanding teams were recognised and awarded support to continue testing, refining, and developing their ideas into practical solutions. This was part of the three day training from the Faculty of Agriculture and Environment from 14thto 16th October 2026. In his remarks, Professor Collins Okello, Dean of the College of Agriculture at Gulu University, highlighted the university’s efforts to establish a functional incubation hub in partnership with the Ministry of Finance and other relevant stakeholders, including the Ministry of ICT and National Guidance. The proposed hub is intended to serve students and communities across the Acholi sub-region by providing a supportive environment for nurturing innovative ideas, promoting entrepreneurship, and developing practical solutions to local challenges. The initiative is expected to strengthen the region’s innovation ecosystem, create opportunities for young innovators, and contribute to sustainable community development and economic growth.

Gulu University Hosts Equal Opportunities Commission for Equity Audit Gulu University on Monday, 19 October 2026, received a team from the Equal Opportunities Commission (EOC) to conduct an equity audit scheduled to run from 19 to 30 October 2026. The audit will assess the University's compliance with equity and equal opportunity principles across key institutional functions, including student admission schemes, employment practices, academic delivery, administrative policies, public procurement processes, and physical infrastructure. The team, led by Senior Compliance Officer Ms. Rosemary Kyomujunju, met with Gulu University management on 19 October 2026 to formally commence the exercise. Welcoming the team on behalf of management, the Vice-Chancellor, Professor George Ladaah Openjuru, assured the Commission of the University's cooperation throughout the exercise. He noted that the University would continue to cooperate with the Commission in fulfilling government requirements. The University Secretary, Mr. David Otori Obol, also assured the team that his office would facilitate the exercise by ensuring that the necessary information, records, and other requirements are made available to support the audit. The equity audit is expected to provide an opportunity to assess the University's institutional practices and policies in relation to equity, fairness, and equal opportunities across its operations. @EOC_UG

We thank all the Security Apparatus for the shift action in arresting the criminals who murdered our student in cold blood. @KagutaMuseveni @JanetMuseveni @mkainerugaba @igp_ug1

Gulu University has today strengthened its capacity to promote innovation and entrepreneurship among staff and students following a three-day institutional readiness and capacity-building programme conducted by the Makerere Innovation and Incubation Centre (MIIC), in partnership with the Ministry of Finance, Planning and Economic Development and Gulu University. The programme brought together university staff and students to strengthen practical skills in innovation, design thinking, problem-solving and the development of ideas into potential solutions to real-world challenges. The engagement combined institutional readiness assessments, hands-on staff training and student mentorship, equipping participants with the knowledge and practical tools needed to support innovation within the university. During the programme, lecturers and university staff received training in ideathon facilitation, problem and solution tree analysis, value proposition design, pitching techniques, prototyping basics and team role assignment.