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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…
24 February 2026, 7:20 pm
Pader to hold LCIII residual elections on March 12
By Okwong Geoffrey Residents of Pader District are set to return to the polls on March 12, 2026, following the scheduling of residual elections for several Local Council III (LCIII) positions by the Electoral Commission. According to a letter dated…
23 February 2026, 7:04 pm
Over 50 farmers trained on coffee growing in Pader as government intensifies pov…
By Okwong Geoffrey A total of 56 farmers in Pader District have received training on coffee planting and management as government strengthens efforts to promote coffee farming as a pathway out of poverty. The training, which took place in Gulalela…
19 December 2025, 4:25 pm
Agweng East residents raise alarm over worsening water scarcity
By Golden Vicky Ayiro Clean and safe water is a prerequisite for human survival. However, at least 97 households in Agweng East village, Aringobom, Tyer Parish in Pader District, are grappling with acute shortages of safe drinking water. The residents…
1 November 2025, 6:48 am
Voters in Acholi told to be vigilant ahead of 2026 general elections
By Geoffrey Okwong Voters in the Acholi sub-region have been urged to remain vigilant and make informed decisions in the forthcoming 2026 general elections. Rt. Rev. Nathan Kyamanywa, the retired Anglican Bishop of Bunyoro-Kitara Diocese (2002–2014), called on the people…
28 October 2025, 11:21 am
Pader authorities dismiss rumours of NIRA October shutdown
By Okwong Geoffrey The National Identification and Registration Authority (NIRA) services will continue operating normally despite widespread rumors that the exercise will stop in October 2025, officials in Pader district have confirmed. Denis Niwamanya, the NIRA District Registration Officer for…
6 October 2025, 12:27 pm
Uganda Red Cross Society urges mass membership registration in Pader
By Geoffrey Okwong The Uganda Red Cross Society (URCS), Pader Branch, has urged the public to register for membership in large numbers to strengthen the society’s presence and humanitarian efforts in the district. The call was made on Saturday during…
24 June 2025, 10:49 am
Traditional chiefs call for cultural revival and considerations for widows and w…
By Ayiro Golden Vicky In Acholi tradition, mourners gather at funeral places to pay respect to deceased persons irrespective of families’ capacities and location. However, concerns have risen pertaining disparities in how widows and widowers are usually treated by the…
2 June 2025, 1:52 pm
NRM leaders in Puranga urged to strengthen unity among members
By Geoffrey Okwong NRM leadership in Puranga town council has been urged to mobilise its members and work towards strengthening relationships among them. The call was made during a function held at Puranga Primary School, located in Awete cell, Ginnery…
16 April 2025, 6:41 pm
Poor road conditions in Pader hinder turnout of display officer candidates
By Vicky Golden Airo With the onset of the rainy season, candidates who were successfully shortlisted for interviews as display officers faced significant challenges due to the poor condition of roads while turning up for interviews held on 15th April…