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26 September 2026, 9:06 am
Pader LCs defend community contributions amid neighbourhood policing confusion
By Geoffrey Okwong Local council leaders in Pader Town Council have defended collecting money from households, saying the contributions were agreed upon by communities to help them perform their duties after government handed them stamps without basic stationery and other…
24 September 2026, 8:07 am
Agago residents demand permanent solution to elephant destruction
By Bonny Mike Okello Residents of Omiya Pacwa Subcounty in Agago District have called for a permanent solution to the destruction of crops by elephants and the ongoing dispute over wildlife conservation boundaries. The residents, who say they have suffered…
16 September 2026, 7:22 am
Strange fire burns five houses in Pagwari West, Pader town council
By Geoffrey Okwong Five grass-thatched houses and one bathroom have been completely burnt in a series of unexplained fires in Pagwari West Village, Pader Town Council, leaving residents distressed and raising fears within the community. James Okot, the LC I…
8 September 2026, 6:31 pm
Confusion in Agago as ancestral land falls within Karenga wildlife area
By Bonny Mike Okello There is growing confusion among residents of Omiya Pachwa Sub-county in Agago District after a recent land survey reportedly showed that large portions of their ancestral land fall within neighbouring Karenga District. The residents say they…
10 August 2026, 7:27 am
New Covenant Christian Centre aids 427 drought-hit households in Pader
By Geoffrey Okwong and Okello Bonny Mike New Covenant Christian Centre has distributed food and maize seed to 427 households affected by prolonged drought in Pader District. The relief was distributed in Pagor Village, Kineni Parish, Pukor Sub-county, with each…
25 July 2026, 9:04 am
Pader Arsenal fans donate to mothers, lead community clean-up campaign
By Geoffrey Okwong Members of the Pader Town Council Arsenal Fans Association have donated seven basins and bars of soap to mothers at Pader Health Centre III before conducting a community clean-up exercise at the health facility, along major roads…
2 June 2025, 1:52 pm
NRM leaders in Puranga urged to strengthen unity among members
By Geoffrey Okwong NRM leadership in Puranga town council has been urged to mobilise its members and work towards strengthening relationships among them. The call was made during a function held at Puranga Primary School, located in Awete cell, Ginnery…
16 April 2025, 6:41 pm
Poor road conditions in Pader hinder turnout of display officer candidates
By Vicky Golden Airo With the onset of the rainy season, candidates who were successfully shortlisted for interviews as display officers faced significant challenges due to the poor condition of roads while turning up for interviews held on 15th April…
11 April 2025, 10:39 am
12 families awarded for clean sanitation in Lapul
By Geoffrey Okwong At least 12 families were awarded gifts for their efforts in achieving clean household sanitation in four villages in Alim parish, Lapul subcounty, yesterday. The ceremony, held during the belated World Water Day celebrations in Alim parish,…
13 March 2025, 11:24 am
Latigi village residents demand accountability for unrepaired borehole funds
By Vicky Golden Ayero Residents of Latigi village, Latigi parish, Porogali subcounty, are dissatisfied with the handling of funds meant for the repair and maintenance of the ‘Can Deg Nyap’ borehole, which broke down two years ago. It is alleged…