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Water
4 August 2026, 8:45 pm
Retired Colonel Ongia restores borehole, tackles water crisis in Kioga county
By Odur Alphonce Retired Colonel John Francis Ongia has taken decisive action to address a severe water crisis in Acii subcounty by restoring a broken borehole at the Alwala trading centre. This move underscores his steadfast commitment to serving his…
23 July 2026, 7:17 am
Pader warns communities against wetland destruction to protect future water supp…
By Geoffrey Okwong Pader District authorities have warned communities against destroying wetlands and poorly managing water facilities, saying such practices could threaten underground water recharge and the sustainability of newly constructed water sources. The warning was issued during the commissioning…
23 July 2026, 6:48 am
Pader introduces brick fencing to reduce tree cutting around water sources
By Geoffrey Okwong Pader District Local Government has introduced the use of bricks for fencing water sources in a move aimed at reducing the cutting down of mature trees for construction of borehole fences. The Senior Environmental Officer, Patricia Auma,…
22 July 2026, 9:37 am
Pader district commissions 18 boreholes and new VIP latrine
By Geoffrey Okwong Pader District has commissioned eight newly drilled boreholes, rehabilitated 10 old deep boreholes, and handed over a new four-stance drainable VIP latrine in a move aimed at improving access to safe water and sanitation services across rural…
26 April 2026, 7:39 pm
Otuke East and Alebtong districts receive new boreholes to Improve water supply
By Sarah Ejang Three boreholes in Otuke East, Otuke District, and one in Abia sub-county, Alebtong District, were commissioned by Member of Parliament Julius Achon. This was part of his project to drill 10 new boreholes. The sites for the…
19 December 2025, 4:25 pm
Agweng East residents raise alarm over worsening water scarcity
By Golden Vicky Ayiro Clean and safe water is a prerequisite for human survival. However, at least 97 households in Agweng East village, Aringobom, Tyer Parish in Pader District, are grappling with acute shortages of safe drinking water. The residents…
6 November 2025, 11:40 am
New solar hybrid water systems transform lives in Kiryandongo refugee settlement
By Edwin Okurmu Kisa Two newly installed solar hybrid piped water systems are transforming life for thousands of refugees and host communities in Kiryandongo Refugee Settlement, ending years of long treks and queues for water. Funded by the European Union’s…
17 September 2025, 5:13 pm
Wayi central community rejoices as borehole is Repaired after Two Years withoutÂ…
By Otim Moses After enduring two years without access to clean water and resorting to drinking from open “dums” shared with animals, the community of Wayi central can now celebrate the restoration of their borehole According to Ms. Alice, the…
4 September 2025, 9:17 am
Amolatar district launches solar-powered water project benefiting over 1,000 res…
By Sarah Ejang Amolatar District has commissioned a Shs 530 million solar-powered water project that will provide safe, clean water to more than 1,000 community members in Odyak Trading Centre, Muntu Subcounty. Presiding over the launch, Amolatar District Assistant Resident…
4 July 2025, 12:48 pm
Community demands accountability from water committee in Ojile, Paiula
By Geoffrey Okwong Residents of Ojile Central Village, Paiula Parish, Paiula Sub county, Pader District, are demanding transparency and accountability from the Water User Committee regarding funds collected at a local water source. Nyeko Yubu, a resident, revealed that the…