LUO FM
Recent posts
30 July 2026, 10:04 am
Climate change, drought threaten tree planting efforts in Pader despite progress
By Geoffrey Okwong Climate change, prolonged drought, destruction of young trees by free-ranging livestock and the increasing demand for tree seedlings are threatening environmental conservation efforts in Pader District despite ongoing interventions being implemented by SOS Children’s Villages Uganda with…
29 July 2026, 7:50 am
New LC I leaders celebrate victories as handover begins
By Geoffrey Okwong Newly elected Local Council I (LC I) chairpersons across Pader District on Tuesday began assuming office after receiving handovers from their predecessors following the nationwide LC I elections. The peaceful transitions saw outgoing leaders hand over office…
26 July 2026, 11:43 am
Pader records rise in men reporting gender-based violence cases
By Geoffrey Okwong Pader District has registered an increase in the number of men reporting gender-based violence (GBV), a trend authorities say reflects growing awareness that support services are available to all survivors regardless of gender. The figures were presented…
26 July 2026, 10:15 am
Pader Arsenal fans move to conserve the environment through tree planting
By Geoffrey Okwong Pader Arsenal Fans Association has combined football celebrations with environmental conservation by planting trees in Pader Town Council, with district leaders calling on communities to make tree planting part of public celebrations. The exercise brought together the…
25 July 2026, 9:04 am
Pader Arsenal fans donate to mothers, lead community clean-up campaign
By Geoffrey Okwong Members of the Pader Town Council Arsenal Fans Association have donated seven basins and bars of soap to mothers at Pader Health Centre III before conducting a community clean-up exercise at the health facility, along major roads…
23 July 2026, 7:17 am
Pader warns communities against wetland destruction to protect future water supp…
By Geoffrey Okwong Pader District authorities have warned communities against destroying wetlands and poorly managing water facilities, saying such practices could threaten underground water recharge and the sustainability of newly constructed water sources. The warning was issued during the commissioning…
23 July 2026, 7:09 am
Pajule seeks waste management equipment through national recycling initiative
By Geoffrey Okwong The LC III Chairperson of Pajule Town Council, Tito Brilliant Okello, has said the council is seeking to benefit from a national waste management initiative aimed at improving plastic waste collection and supporting urban authorities with knowledge…
23 July 2026, 6:48 am
Pader introduces brick fencing to reduce tree cutting around water sources
By Geoffrey Okwong Pader District Local Government has introduced the use of bricks for fencing water sources in a move aimed at reducing the cutting down of mature trees for construction of borehole fences. The Senior Environmental Officer, Patricia Auma,…
22 July 2026, 9:37 am
Pader district commissions 18 boreholes and new VIP latrine
By Geoffrey Okwong Pader District has commissioned eight newly drilled boreholes, rehabilitated 10 old deep boreholes, and handed over a new four-stance drainable VIP latrine in a move aimed at improving access to safe water and sanitation services across rural…
22 July 2026, 7:24 am
Pader district registers 3,982 candidates for 2026 PLE
By Geoffrey Okwong Pader District has registered 3,982 candidates for the 2026 Primary Leaving Examinations (PLE), education officials have confirmed. Speaking during an emergency meeting of head teachers at Paipir Primary School, the district inspector of schools, Olwoch, said the…