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11 November 2026, 7:36 am
Bongtiko leaders raise concern over learning disruption at St. Mary’s prim…
By Geoffrey Okwong Local leaders in Bongtiko Subcounty, Pader District, have raised concern over disrupted learning at St. Mary’s Primary School after reportedly finding pupils without adequate teacher supervision during visits to the school on Friday. The concerns followed reports…
28 October 2026, 4:25 pm
Pader registers 3,982 candidates for 2026 PLE
By Geoffrey Okwong Pader District has registered 3,982 candidates for the 2026 Primary Leaving Examinations (PLE), with education officials and school administrators expressing readiness for the national examinations. The candidates comprise 2,009 boys and 1,973 girls, including 3,622 candidates from…
28 October 2026, 1:33 pm
UNEB warns Pader PLE officials against examination security breaches
By Geoffrey Okwong The Uganda National Examinations Board (UNEB) has cautioned Primary Leaving Examination (PLE) field staff in Pader District against examination security breaches, urging them to strictly follow official guidelines during the 2026 examinations. Sarah Adong, the UNEB District…
26 October 2026, 4:17 pm
Parents agree to maintain PTA contributions at Rackoko school
By Geoffrey Okwong Parents of Rackoko Comprehensive Secondary School in Pader District have agreed to maintain the existing Parent-Teacher Association (PTA) contributions to support the school’s operations following concerns over remarks by the Minister of State for Local Government, Hon.…
24 October 2026, 8:11 am
Pader leaders urge vocational training to tackle skills shortage
By Geoffrey Okwong Pader District leaders have called for greater investment in vocational training to equip young people with practical skills and address shortages of skilled workers in the local construction sector. The remarks were made on Wednesday during a…
22 October 2026, 6:25 am
Excitement as Tekworo Foundation launches UGX 800 million WASH project in Pader
By Bonny Mike Okello Excitement has gripped students and education stakeholders following the launch of an estimated UGX 800 million Water, Sanitation and Hygiene (WASH) project by Tekworo Foundation in Pader District, aimed at improving access to clean water, sanitation…
19 October 2026, 2:48 pm
200 young women celebrate skills training in Ogom
By Denish Luis Opio About 200 young women in Ogom Sub-county, Pader District, have expressed gratitude after completing a skills training programme sponsored by Makerere University and Johns Hopkins University through the MHUJU Global Fund. Speaking on 15 October 2026,…
10 October 2026, 7:00 am
Pader teachers urged to uphold professional conduct, embrace lifelong learning
By Geoffrey Okwong Teachers in Pader District have been urged to uphold professional ethics, use school resources responsibly and continuously upgrade their knowledge and skills to improve the quality of education. Ojok Okwera, the Secretary for Social Services at Pader…
7 October 2026, 6:00 pm
Pader teachers warned over attendance as district records 81% compliance
By Geoffrey Okwong Pader District education authorities have warned teachers against failing to properly record their attendance, with the district currently registering 81 per cent compliance with the electronic log-in and log-out system. The warning was issued during a four-day…
26 September 2026, 9:14 am
Rackoko school risks missing UNEB exams as accounts remain blocked
By Geoffrey Okwong Rackoko Comprehensive Secondary School in Pader District risks disruptions to its preparations for national examinations after its school accounts were blocked, with teachers warning that the financial crisis could affect the school’s ability to meet its obligations…