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24 August 2026, 8:18 am
Leaders urged to preserve Lt. Gen. Lokech’s legacy
By Geoffrey Okwong Leaders and family members have been urged to preserve the legacy of the late Lt. General Paul Lokech by ensuring that future generations understand his contribution to Uganda. Speaking during the fifth memorial prayer anniversary of Lt.…
17 July 2026, 6:35 pm
Minister warns contractors against corruption as Northern Uganda road projects b…
By Geoffrey Okwong The Minister of State for Local Government, Justine Namere Nsubuga, has issued a stern warning to contractors and supervising engineers implementing the Rural Development and Food Security Project (RUDSEC), saying the government will not tolerate corruption, poor…
17 July 2026, 6:27 pm
Pader hosts launch of 69.5 kilometres of community access roads for three Northe…
By Geoffrey Okwong Pader District on Wednesday hosted the official launch of the construction of 69.5 kilometres of community access roads in Pader, Agago and Lamwo districts under the Rural Development and Food Security Project (RUDSEC), a major infrastructure investment…
18 June 2026, 6:10 pm
Pader to intensify verification of PDM beneficiaries
Pader district LCV Chairperson Mr. Akena Alfred (In suit) speaking to our reporter from his office.
15 June 2026, 11:17 am
Restocking challenges persist in Acholi sub-region
By Geoffrey Okwong The restocking programs in northern Uganda continue to face uneven implementation, with the Acholi Sub-Region lagging behind compared to Lango and Teso. A total of UGX 80 billion has been released for restocking across the three sub-regions,…
9 June 2026, 10:33 pm
8 Parish Chiefs risk losing jobs over restocking fraud in Agago
By Bonny Mike Okello Eight parish chiefs arrested for extortion in Agago district may lose their jobs if found guilty. The chiefs, arrested for allegedly listing only names of their immediate relatives to benefit from the government restocking program, will…
8 June 2026, 10:45 am
Agago Chief Magistrate urges leaders to uphold oaths for better service delivery
By Golden Vicky Ayiro The Chief Magistrate of Agago District, Ms Ajok Betty, has called on newly sworn-in political leaders to take their oaths of office seriously, emphasising that the pledges signify their loyalty to God, the country, and the…
25 April 2026, 6:38 pm
84 percent of Ugandan households own mosquito net as UBOS releases 2024–25 mal…
By geoffrey oyet and Odong Daniel The Uganda Bureau of Statistics (UBOS) has published the Uganda Malaria Indicator Survey (2024–25), a joint effort with the Ministry of Health, unveiling vital data on malaria prevention, child health, and community awareness that…
14 March 2026, 11:00 am
Avoid dark corner file submission: Pader council calls for transparency in recru…
By Okwong Geoffrey Councilors in Pader District have called for transparency in the upcoming recruitment exercise scheduled to take place later this month, raising concerns about how the process is being handled by the district leadership. The concerns were raised…
9 January 2026, 6:20 am
Irregular PDM disbursement poses risk to future service delivery in Pader
By Golden Vicky Ayiro Residents of Central B Village in Kal Parish, Pader District, have raised concerns over alleged irregularities in the disbursement of funds under the Parish Development Model (PDM), warning that the issue could undermine future government service…