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23 April 2026, 8:26 pm
Three remanded for theft, one jailed for eight months in Pader
By Geoffrey Okwong Three men were remanded to prison while another has been sentenced to eight months’ imprisonment for theft in Pader District. The suspects remanded are Innocent Odong, 23, Stephen Komakech, 29, and Joel Rwotomiya, 28. They were remanded…
23 April 2026, 7:21 pm
Students urged to embrace patriotism at pass-out ceremony
By Geoffrey Okwong Students at Acholi-Pii Army Secondary School and the entire northern Uganda have been urged to embrace patriotism as a fundamental value during a pass-out ceremony attended by staff, students, and invited guests. Among the keynote speakers was…
21 April 2026, 2:52 pm
Leaders urge farmers to treat coffee farming as a business
By Geoffrey Okwong Farmers in Pader District have been urged to take coffee farming seriously and treat agriculture as a business if they are to benefit from government interventions aimed at eradicating poverty. The call was made by Phillips Adonga…
19 April 2026, 5:52 pm
Orombi urges Northern learners to rise as IGG launches clubs
By Golden Vicky Ayiro Former Archbishop of the Church of Uganda, Henry Luke Orombi, has challenged students in Northern Uganda to reject limiting labels and pursue success with determination, as the Inspectorate of Government rolls out integrity clubs in schools…
16 April 2026, 4:39 pm
Pader Health Centre III to host dental medical camp 2026
By Geoffrey Okwong Pader Health Centre III in Pader District is set to host a dental medical camp aimed at improving access to oral health services in the community. The outreach program, scheduled to take place from 4th to 8th…
25 March 2026, 7:44 pm
Sanitation a challenge in Pader District as leaders raise alarm
By Geoffrey Okwong Sanitation remains a significant challenge in Pader District despite notable improvements in access to safe water, district leaders have revealed. The concern was raised on Tuesday 24, March 2026 during an engagement between district officials and partners…
17 March 2026, 10:43 am
Patongo High Court opens second plea bargain session to tackle case backlog
By Ayiro Golden Vicky In a renewed effort to reduce case backlog and ease prison congestion, the Patongo High Court in Agago District on Monday, March 16, 2026, commenced its second plea bargain session since the court was established on…
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…
5 March 2026, 12:48 pm
LIFE-AR initiative empowers Pader communities to lead climate investments
By Okwong Geoffrey The Ministry of Water and Environment has reaffirmed its commitment to promoting community-led climate resilience through the LIFE-AR initiative, a programme officials describe as adopting a “business unusual” approach. Speaking during a community engagement, Winnie Namuyiga, the…
4 March 2026, 12:12 pm
Police roll out subcounty policing model to strengthen crime response in Pader
By Okwong Geoffrey Police in Pader district have begun implementing the subcounty policing model aimed at improving crime response and bringing services closer to communities by receiving 23 motorcycles. Speaking to the media, SSP Ben Okae, the Regional Police Commander…