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2 June 2026, 9:58 pm
Pensioners threaten legal action as Pader district promises to resolve delayed p…
By Geoffrey Okwong Pensioners in Pader District have expressed frustration over delayed and inconsistent payments, with some threatening legal action, while district leadership promises corrective measures to ensure all retirees receive their due pensions. The meeting took place at the…
25 May 2026, 6:37 pm
Lack of functional District Service Commission causes financial loss in Agago
By Bonny Mike Okello Failure by Agago District to operationalise the District Service Commission due to political pressure has led to the loss of funds meant for the recruitment of civil servants. Speaking after being sworn in on 22 May…
22 May 2026, 6:03 pm
New Agago leaders begin term as chairperson LC V pledges service delivery follow…
By Geoffrey Okwong Newly elected leaders in Agago District have officially begun their five-year term after taking oath of office and receiving instruments needed to run district affairs during a swearing-in ceremony held today Friday, May 22nd/2026 at the district…
21 May 2026, 9:33 am
LC V Pader pledges improved service delivery, economic transformation
By Geoffrey Okwong The newly sworn-in LC5 Chairperson of Pader District, Alfred Akena, has pledged to prioritise improved service delivery, economic transformation, youth empowerment and accountability during his five-year term in office. Akena made the remarks during the swearing-in ceremony…
9 May 2026, 9:49 am
Pader district approves UGX 46.97 billion budget amid local revenue challenges
By Geoffrey Okwong Pader District Local Government has approved a budget of UGX 46,970,168,000 for the Financial Year 2026/2027 amidst persistent challenges in local revenue mobilisation. The budget was approved during a District Council sitting held at the Pader District…
27 April 2026, 11:09 pm
Pader Town market vendors raise concerns over security and poor hygiene
By Geoffrey Okwong Vendors in Pader Town Market have expressed concern over increasing security threats and poor hygiene at the market. Christine Akello, one of the vendors, raised concerns about stray animals roaming freely in the market. She said many…