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23 January 2026, 07:14

Pader and Agago Districts announce LC V election results

By Ekel Bonny Daniel Pader and Agago districts have announced the final results of the LC V Chairperson elections held on Thursday, 22 January 2026. The results indicate a competitive contest in both districts, with winners emerging after votes were…

19 January 2026, 19:05

Pader LC5 race: Experience versus change on display

By Ekel Bonny Daniel As voters in Pader District prepare for the 22 January local government elections, candidates contesting the LC5 Chairperson seat have outlined their development priorities in separate interviews, presenting a wide range of leadership options focused on…

18 January 2026, 09:33

NRM claims all parliamentary seats in Pader district

By Ekel Bonny Daniel Pader District, which has a total of 268 polling stations and 98,076 registered voters, witnessed a clean sweep by the ruling National Resistance Movement (NRM) in the recently concluded parliamentary elections, further strengthening the party’s hold…

13 January 2026, 05:52

Pader town transformed as UPDF, Police and community clean together

By Ekel Bonny Daniel Pader Town Council underwent a notable environmental transformation on Monday, 12 January 2026, as the Uganda People’s Defence Forces (UPDF), police, political leaders, business operators and community members joined forces for an intensive clean-up exercise. Streets,…

8 January 2026, 23:19

PDM revolving funds transform livelihoods in Pader District

By Ekel Bonny Daniel The Parish Development Model (PDM) is steadily transforming household livelihoods across Puranga Town Council, Ogom Sub county, and Angagura Sub county, as beneficiaries invest revolving funds into agriculture, livestock, and aquaculture, local leaders and district officials…

2 January 2026, 12:22

Pader families face challenges as community and police protect children

By Ekel Bonny Daniel Families in Pader District are facing rising economic pressures, cultural erosion, and challenges with youth indiscipline, prompting community leaders, cultural authorities, and police to step in to protect children and guide parents. Rising school fees, high…

31 December 2025, 19:37

Drought and floods drive Pader farmers to the brink of crisis

By Ekel Bonny Daniel Farmers in Pader District are grappling with the harsh realities of climate change after consecutive seasons of floods and prolonged droughts devastated crops, threatened household food security, and left families struggling to educate their children. Mukasa…

30 December 2025, 19:22

Pader leaders urge students to stay safe and productive during holidays

By Ekel Bonny Daniel As students enjoy their holiday break following the recent closure of the third term, community leaders, educators, and students in Pader District are emphasising the importance of keeping children safe, productive, and morally guided. They warn…

29 December 2025, 16:26

Pader residents cautioned as bush burning looms in dry season

By Ekel Bonny Daniel As the dry season intensifies in Pader District, authorities are warning residents about the dangers of bush burning. Traditionally used to clear land for farming, hunting, or regenerating grazing fields, bush burning is expected to increase…

Vision. Mission. Core Values

About RAPA FM:

88.3 RAPA FM is a community radio station charged with broadcasting talkshows, jingles, spots messages, advertisements, sensitization messages, special announcements, pre-recorded programmes etc. The station is based in Pader Town Council, Pader district, operational since 2007.

It broadcasts in Luo and English across Northern Uganda, particularly East Acholi.

The station follows Uganda Communications Commission (UCC) guidelines and is not affiliated to any political party, religious denominations, or individual believes or thinking.

It is independent and not affiliated with any political or religious entities.

Our Vision

Focused on empowering the community through access to communication for development of Northern Uganda and beyond, while operating a comprehensive radio broadcast to bring out the voice of the voiceless.

Our Mission

To generate, record, broadcast, and store local communication that leads to the development of the region.

Core Values

It aims to Inform, Educate, and Entertain.

Slogan

Community for Development