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3 November 2026, 7:19 am
Pader leads Acholi endorsement drive for Muhoozi, Kabanda says
By Geoffrey Okwong Pader District has emerged as a leading area in the campaign to endorse Gen. Muhoozi Kainerugaba for the 2031 presidential election, according to David Kabanda, the chief guest at a Patriotic League of Uganda (PLU) endorsement rally.…
3 November 2026, 7:08 am
Pader budget conference exposes gaps between community needs and available resou…
By Geoffrey Okwong Pader District’s budget conference for the 2026/27 financial year has exposed significant gaps between community needs and the resources available to address them, with leaders highlighting shortages in health facilities, schools, roads and other essential services. The…
3 November 2026, 6:56 am
Pader PLU, NRM leaders pledge unity, reject divisive politics
By Geoffrey Okwong Leaders of the Patriotic League of Uganda (PLU) and the National Resistance Movement (NRM) in Pader District have pledged to work together in mobilising support for Gen. Muhoozi Kainerugaba while urging Ugandans to reject politics based on…
26 October 2026, 9:49 pm
Pader Shea seeks certification, machinery to expand markets and empower women
By Geoffrey Okwong Pader Shea Butter and Agro-processing Cooperative Society is seeking product certification and modern processing machinery to increase production, expand its export market and improve the livelihoods of its members. The appeal was made recently during an engagement…
26 October 2026, 2:51 pm
Preparations for 2026 Acholi cultural festival gain momentum as Pader hosts firs…
By Bonny Mike Okello Preparations for the 2026 Acholi Cultural Festival are gaining momentum following the first meeting of the central organising committee in Pader District, bringing together cultural leaders and local government officials to assess the proposed venue and…
24 October 2026, 8:11 am
Pader leaders urge vocational training to tackle skills shortage
By Geoffrey Okwong Pader District leaders have called for greater investment in vocational training to equip young people with practical skills and address shortages of skilled workers in the local construction sector. The remarks were made on Wednesday during a…
13 October 2026, 9:39 pm
Pader seeks to turn Latanya war memorial site into national tourist attraction
By Geoffrey Okwong Pader District leadership is seeking to develop a war memorial site in Latanya into a national tourist attraction to preserve the memory of the conflict that affected northern Uganda and educate younger generations about the dangers of…
13 October 2026, 9:02 pm
Medical camp exposes healthcare needs as clinic seeks expansion
By Geoffrey Okwong The high demand for healthcare services during an Independence Day medical camp in Pader Town Council has renewed calls for improved medical infrastructure and access to specialised treatment in the district. The camp, organised through a partnership…
13 October 2026, 7:28 pm
Pader police turn to door-to-door campaign to fight dayttime Thefts
By Geoffrey Okwong Police in Pader District have embarked on door-to-door community policing and neighbourhood watch initiatives to strengthen cooperation with residents and curb criminal activities ahead of the Christmas season. Adula Afuna, the LC I chairperson of Ogwaleng Valley…
10 October 2026, 7:00 am
Pader teachers urged to uphold professional conduct, embrace lifelong learning
By Geoffrey Okwong Teachers in Pader District have been urged to uphold professional ethics, use school resources responsibly and continuously upgrade their knowledge and skills to improve the quality of education. Ojok Okwera, the Secretary for Social Services at Pader…