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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…
17 July 2026, 6:09 pm
Candidates promise security, unity, improved social services and inclusive leade…
By Geoffrey Okwong Candidates contesting for Local Council I (LC I) positions in Pader Town Council have pledged to promote security, unity, improved social services and equitable distribution of government programmes if elected, as the nomination exercise officially got underway.…
7 July 2026, 12:13 pm
Police deploy more officers to boost security across Pader district
By Geoffrey Okwong The Uganda Police Force has begun deploying additional officers to subcounties across Pader District in a move aimed at strengthening security, improving access to police services and enhancing the fight against crime. Speaking from his office, the…
7 July 2026, 12:07 pm
Pader shea cooperative seeks machinery to boost production
By Geoffrey Okwong The Pader Shea Butter and Agro Processing Cooperative Society Limited has appealed for support to acquire modern processing machinery, transport facilities and a bigger storage facility to enable it increase production and meet growing demand for its…
7 July 2026, 11:55 am
Pader police warn against settling defilement cases outside the law
Sign post at the entrance to pader centrsl police station
4 July 2026, 10:13 pm
Agago farmers seek fast-maturing crop seedlings after devastating dry spell
By Geoffrey Okwong Farmers across Agago District have appealed to the government to urgently provide fast-maturing food crop seedlings after a prolonged dry spell destroyed crops planted during the first growing season, leaving many households facing hunger. The appeal was…
4 July 2026, 2:08 pm
Authorities call for naming and shaming of poor performing schools
By Geoffrey Okwong Authorities in Pader District have called for the introduction of a system to publicly recognize high-performing schools while holding underperforming ones accountable, saying the move would improve education standards and strengthen accountability among headteachers. Speaking during her…
4 July 2026, 1:57 pm
Pader leaders rally farmers to embrace government programmes ahead of hoe distri…
By Geoffrey Okwong Pader District leaders have called on residents to take advantage of ongoing government agricultural programmes aimed at improving household incomes and food security, with the distribution of hand hoes to more than 52,000 households set to begin…
4 July 2026, 1:48 pm
Pader school children call for action against parents denying children education
By Geoffrey Okwong Schoolchildren in Pader District have called for tougher action against parents who deliberately deny their children access to education, saying parental negligence remains one of the leading causes of school dropout in the district. The appeal was…