Minakulu is one of the Sub counties forming Oyam District in Northern Uganda. It is located West of Oyam town and South of Gulu town about 20 kilometres from Oyam district headquarters and 32 kilometres form Gulu district headquarters. 'Minakulu' the name originates from the two words 'Min' meaning 'mother' and 'Kulu'meaning 'well', 'river' or 'source of water.' it is derived from a small tributory of river Nile which the lacal tales say had devastating effects on peoples lives and property due to huge floods sperring the river banks during rainy seasons destroying crops, killing people and animals.