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3 June 2026, 6:27 pm
Juvenile justice in focus as chief magistrate proposes center in Pajule
By Geoffrey Okwong The need for a dedicated juvenile center in Pajule has been highlighted as a key step toward addressing challenges facing young offenders in the district. During a sensitization session for local leaders at Pajule Health Center IV,…
30 April 2026, 8:33 pm
SOS Children’s Village shifts from institutional care to community support
By Geoffrey Okwong SOS Children’s Villages has announced a new strategy aimed at strengthening families and communities to care for vulnerable children instead of keeping them in institutional homes. Speaking during a quarterly project review meeting held in partnership with…
10 February 2026, 9:29 am
Napak intensifies rescue of street children from Kampala, enrolls hundreds in sc…
By Odong Daniel Napak District leaders have rescued 682 street-connected children from Kampala since 2024, enrolling them in primary schools and warning parents and traffickers, as efforts intensify to remove an estimated 3,000 more children from the streets. Authorities from…
22 December 2025, 6:58 pm
Celebrate Christmas sparingly to prepare for 2026 academic year – Azim tells p…
By Golden Vicky Ayiro The Pader District Sports Officer, Okello Alfred Azim, has urged parents to prioritize education as they celebrate the Christmas festive season, calling on them to plan ahead for the 2026 academic year. Azim made the remarks…
18 December 2025, 8:36 am
Parents and guardians warned against child marriage in Pader district
By Okwong Geoffrey Parents and guardians in Pader District have been warned against marrying off underage girls, a practice that carries criminal penalties, including imprisonment. The warning was issued by the Resident State Attorney for Pader District, Ivan Kyazze Evans,…