Rapa FM Pader
88.3 MHz
Pader Town Council, Latanya Road, Plot 4/7
Office: +256 780835597, +256 762 686 774 Studio: +256774172566, +256200972566
raparadio123@gmail.com
88.3 MHz
Pader Town Council, Latanya Road, Plot 4/7
Office: +256 780835597, +256 762 686 774 Studio: +256774172566, +256200972566
raparadio123@gmail.com
7 January 2026, 07:26
By Ekel Bonny Daniel Pader District is grappling with growing safety and economic challenges as animals roam freely during the dry season, which runs from early November to early April. Local leaders warn that this longstanding practice is causing accidents,…
2 January 2026, 12:22
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
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
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
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…
23 December 2025, 16:16
By Agines Auma As Uganda inches closer to another election cycle, growing frustration is emerging in Pader District, where residents say repeated campaign pledges by political leaders have failed to translate into tangible improvements in roads, health care, water access,…
22 December 2025, 15:31
By Ekel Bonny Daniel Communities living along the Agago River in Oywelo Mon Village, Alim Parish, Lapul Sub-county Pader District are raising alarm over unusual and frightening changes in the river that sustains their lives and livelihoods. Residents report widespread…
20 December 2025, 18:13
By our reporter A 24-year-old woman from Puranga Sub-county is recovering from injuries she sustained during a political rally held at Ogonyo Trading Centre in Pader District, raising renewed concerns over safety at public political gatherings. The incident occurred on…
17 December 2025, 19:22
By Ekel Bonny Daniel In a bold initiative aimed at ensuring children across the Acholi sub-region have access to quality education in a safe and nurturing environment, Milyer Nursery and Primary School, located in Kakoge, Lira City West Division, is…
16 December 2025, 15:41
By Ekel Bonny Daniel Two government vehicles were involved in a road accident today at Polcani Corner, located in Polcani Bunga Village, Polcani Parish, Lamiyo Sub county, Agago District, raising concerns about road safety, accountability, and the protection of public…
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