Gulu City marked another step in its ongoing renewal as the annual Gulu City Marathon drew runners and spectators together for a day that mixed sport with reflection on the region’s progress.
The Minister of Justice and Constitutional Affairs, Norbert Mao, used the event to underline how the city has moved far beyond its past.
Mao told participants that the marathon is more than a race.
He described it as a reminder of Gulu’s resilience and the strides the community has made.
“This is a way of celebrating the milestone we have made,” he said.
He added that the marathon shows “what used to be a battleground is now a growing city for enterprise and business.”
He noted that the event sends a clear message, saying Gulu is ready for economic opportunity and investment.
Mao pointed out that in the past, any online search brought up images of conflict, along with names like Joseph Kony and the Lord’s Resistance Army.
That picture, he said, has shifted. Now, when people “google Gulu,” they find stories of hope, progress, and unity.
Mao framed the Gulu City Marathon as a symbol of transformation.
He said it stands as a public statement that Gulu has moved on from its troubled history and is embracing growth, peace, business, and cultural revival.
