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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…
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,…
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…
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.…
2 January 2026, 3:51 pm
Police, child rights activists intensify action after Pader disco arrests
By Odong Daniel Police and child-rights advocates in Pader District have pledged to intensify enforcement of child protection laws following the recent arrest of minors found at a disco hall in Pader Town Council during New Year celebrations. The renewed…
31 December 2025, 5:13 pm
Acholi farmers boost resilience through crop diversification against climate cha…
By Golden Vicky Ayiro With changing weather patterns, farmers in the Acholi sub-region have been encouraged to embrace crop diversification and the cultivation of perennial crops as a strategy to increase household incomes, improve post-harvest livelihoods, and adapt to changing…
30 December 2025, 7:05 pm
East Acholi cooperative union aims to revive and combat poverty
By Okwong Geoffery Members of primary cooperative societies across Pader District have agreed to revive the East Acholi Cooperative Union (EACU) as a strategy to combat poverty and improve household incomes in the region. The resolution was reached on Tuesday,…
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…
22 December 2025, 6:58 pm
Celebrate Christmas sparingly to prepare for 2026 academic year – Azim tells p…
By Golden Vicky Ayiro The Pader District Sports Officer, Okello Alfred Azim, has urged parents to prioritize education as they celebrate the Christmas festive season, calling on them to plan ahead for the 2026 academic year. Azim made the remarks…
21 December 2025, 9:01 pm
Police in Pader issue security guidelines ahead of Christmas
By Golden Vicky Ayiro Police in Pader District on Sunday, December 21, 2025, issued security guidelines to residents ahead of the Christmas festivities, urging the public to remain vigilant against criminal activity. Speaking during a community policing programme aired on…