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18 February 2026, 8:24 pm
60 journalists trained in climate-smart conservation farming strategies
By Okwong Geoffrey A total of 60 journalists from across Uganda have undergone training in climate-smart conservation farming, aimed at strengthening media coverage of climate-resilient agricultural practices. The engagement, held at Bomah Hotel Limited in Gulu City on Wednesday, 18…
17 February 2026, 11:57 am
UEDCL intensifies fight against bush burning to reduce costs and outages
By Okwong Geoffrey Uganda Electricity Distribution Company Limited (UEDCL) has intensified efforts to curb bush burning across six districts, warning that the practice is contributing to frequent power outages, damage to electricity infrastructure, and rising operational costs. Leaders from the…
10 February 2026, 10:12 am
Beekeeping boosts environmental protection in Pader district
By Okwong Geoffrey Beekeeping is increasingly emerging as a powerful tool for both environmental conservation and livelihood improvement in Pader District, local leaders and practitioners have said. According to Wycliffe Odong, Director of Kitamu Honey, farmers in the district are…
26 January 2026, 4:08 pm
Mystery fire guts residential building in Pader district
By Ayiro Golden Vicky A mysterious fire on Monday afternoon, 26 January 2026, gutted a residential building in Olwor South Village, Acoro Parish, Pader District, leaving only a few household items rescued. The fire reportedly broke out at around 2:00…
12 January 2026, 4:33 pm
Pader residents, security agencies lead town clean-up ahead of Tarehe Sita
By Okwong Geoffrey Security agencies in Pader District on Monday joined community members in a major town clean-up drive aimed at improving environmental hygiene ahead of the upcoming Tarehe Sita celebrations scheduled for 6 February. The exercise, held at Pader…
12 January 2026, 7:01 am
Public urged to restore traditional grazing lands and plant trees
By Geoffrey Okwong The public has been urged to restore traditional grazing grounds to curb the increasing number of animals roaming the streets, particularly in urban centres across the district. Fearless Kilama Wodacholi, LC III Chairperson for Pader Town Council,…
2 January 2026, 8:57 pm
Human activities threaten soil fertility in Pader, local leaders warn
By Golden Vicky Ayiro Local leaders in Pader District have raised concerns over human activities contributing to declining soil fertility, threatening agricultural productivity. Among the activities cited are bricklaying, commonly carried out between December and March, and large-scale tree cutting.…
26 December 2025, 4:14 pm
Agago loses over 42,000 shea trees in 18 months
By Daniel Odong Nearly 100 shea nut trees are being felled across Agago District, raising concern among cultural and forestry leaders over the rapid destruction of one of northern Uganda’s most valuable and endangered tree species. Rwot Kasemiro Ongom, the…
31 October 2025, 10:34 pm
Poor plastic waste disposal impacts 90% of environment in Pader
By Ayiro Golden Vicky Plastic waste mismanagement continues to pose a serious environmental challenge in Pader District, with about 90% of residents contributing to the problem through the use and poor disposal of plastic bags, locally known as kavera. The…
31 October 2025, 6:32 pm
Hon. Santa Okot to involve youth in tree planting drive in Aruu North
By Geoffrey Okwong Hon. Santa Okot, the Member of Parliament for Aruu North Constituency in Pader District has announced plans to involve the youth in a major tree-planting exercise scheduled for next year. Speaking to our reporter recently, Hon. Okot…