More than a decade ago, Gulu was a no-go area, thanks to the Joseph Kony-led Lord’s Resistance Army rebels, who were fighting the government then.
Fast forward to 2022 and the town has risen from the rubble, emerging as a key business point between Uganda and South Sudan. Its latest logistics hub, which will link Uganda, Kenya, South Sudan and the Democratic Republic of Congo, is a testament to its changing fortunes.