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4 July 2026, 2:08 pm
Authorities call for naming and shaming of poor performing schools
By Geoffrey Okwong Authorities in Pader District have called for the introduction of a system to publicly recognize high-performing schools while holding underperforming ones accountable, saying the move would improve education standards and strengthen accountability among headteachers. Speaking during her…
4 July 2026, 1:48 pm
Pader school children call for action against parents denying children education
By Geoffrey Okwong Schoolchildren in Pader District have called for tougher action against parents who deliberately deny their children access to education, saying parental negligence remains one of the leading causes of school dropout in the district. The appeal was…
4 July 2026, 9:22 am
Pader leaders, SOS children’s villages strengthen child protection through…
By Geoffrey Okwong Pader District Local Government and SOS Children’s Villages Uganda have reaffirmed their commitment to strengthening child protection by using the Children’s Parliament as a platform that enables children to speak directly to leaders about the challenges affecting…
17 June 2026, 12:02 pm
Community dialogue highlights rising school dropout concerns, calls for stronger…
By Geoffrey Okwong A community dialogue meeting held at Wili Wili Primary School in Latanya Sub-county, Pader District, has highlighted growing concerns over rising school dropout rates, with stakeholders calling for stronger community action, parental responsibility, and enforcement of education…
19 April 2026, 5:52 pm
Orombi urges Northern learners to rise as IGG launches clubs
By Golden Vicky Ayiro Former Archbishop of the Church of Uganda, Henry Luke Orombi, has challenged students in Northern Uganda to reject limiting labels and pursue success with determination, as the Inspectorate of Government rolls out integrity clubs in schools…
17 February 2026, 6:44 am
Jireh Foundation celebrates outstanding 2025 PLE performance in thanksgiving cer…
By Okwong Geoffrey Smiles and jubilation filled the air at JIREH Foundation Nursery and Primary School in Pader District as the school held a thanksgiving ceremony to celebrate the outstanding performance of its 2025 Primary Seven candidates in the Primary…
12 January 2026, 1:18 pm
Hope renewed for vocational skills graduates in Pader
By Okwong Geoffrey At least 300 young girls and women across Pader District received renewed hope for self-reliance and employment over the weekend after being provided with start-up materials following weeks of vocational skills training. The handover exercise, held on…
30 November 2025, 6:20 pm
Kworo High School confiscates 15 mobile phones over fire risk concerns
By Geoffrey Okwong Kworo High School in Pader District has confiscated 15 mobile phones from students, citing serious safety risks after one device nearly caused a fire in the dormitories. The announcement was made on Saturday during the Parents Teachers…
29 November 2025, 9:01 am
Minister Akori applauds Agago Good Hope, parents urged to support schools
By Golden Vicky Ayiro and Geoffery Okwong The Minister of State for Economic Monitoring, Beatrice Akello Akori, has commended Agago Good Hope Nursery and Primary School for its continued efforts in nurturing the young generation to value education. The minister…
13 October 2025, 12:19 pm
Bishop advises students to delay getting into sexual relationships
By Geoffrey Okwong The Kitgum Diocesan Bishop, Rt. Rev. Wilson Kitara, has urged students to delay getting into sexual relationships until they have completed their studies. Speaking to students of Kworo High School – Pader Campus in Pader town council…