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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…
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,…
12 June 2026, 11:02 pm
Mercy Corps and Pader district authorities collaborate to strengthen farmer capa…
By Geoffrey Okwong Mercy Corps is partnering with local government authorities to equip farmers in Pader with the skills and knowledge needed to adopt climate-smart agriculture and sustainable farming practices. As part of this collaboration, nine farmers from four subcounties,…
12 June 2026, 10:48 pm
Pader district strengthens sports leadership through officials training
By Geoffrey Okwong Officials and game teachers from schools and the community gathered for a specialised two-day training session aimed at enhancing sports management across Pader District. The training focused on building local capacity, ensuring that school and community-based sports…
10 June 2026, 11:06 pm
Businessman shot dead in Kalongo, Agago leaders call for heightened security
By Daniel Comboni Leaders in Agago district are set to heighten security following the shooting of a businessman last evening. On Tuesday 9th/June/2026 at around 8:37Pm, a businessman and a Mobile money operator was shot dead by an unknown assailants…
10 June 2026, 7:28 pm
Relief as suspected ebola case in pader turns out negative
Partially sealed entrance to NUMEM Health Care Center where the suspected case was rushed. By Daniel Comboni Relief in Pader as a suspected Ebola Virus Disease (EVD) case has been ruled out after laboratory tests returned negative. Speaking to our…
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…
3 June 2026, 6:27 pm
Juvenile justice in focus as chief magistrate proposes center in Pajule
By Geoffrey Okwong The need for a dedicated juvenile center in Pajule has been highlighted as a key step toward addressing challenges facing young offenders in the district. During a sensitization session for local leaders at Pajule Health Center IV,…
2 June 2026, 10:10 pm
Pader Magistrate to start training of local leaders to strengthen justice system…
Sign post indicating the Chief Magistrates court of Pader By Geoffrey Okwong Martins Kirya, the Chief Magistrate of Pader District, is set to launch a program to strengthen the local justice system by training Local Council (LC) leaders and traditional…