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24 December 2024, 09:56
Miss Pader Pageant: empowering women, bridging communities in Uganda
By Lakomekec Kinyera The second edition of the Miss Pader Beauty Pageant, held on December 22, 2024, at Icon A1 Lounge, focused on empowering young women in politics and promoting unity between Pader and Agago districts. The event, themed “Empowering…
5 October 2024, 16:12
Minister Akori Says NRM Policies Lead Uganda’s Steady Economic Growth
By Lakomekec Kinyera On Saturday, October 5, 2024, Minister of State for Economic Monitoring, Akello Beatrice Akori Praise, shared profound insights during a conversation with Rapa FM talk show host Waroco Paco, just ahead of Uganda’s 62nd Independence Celebration. In…
14 September 2024, 19:08
Pader police launch door-to-door crime awareness campaign
By Ekel Daniel Bonny Police in Pader district have launched a door-to-door awareness campaign aimed at engaging the community in crime prevention in response to the increasing levels of insecurity in the district. The campaign, which commenced on 13 September…
7 September 2024, 17:42
Pader RDC orders arrest over PDM money extortion claim
By Ekel Bonny Daniel In a dramatic turn of events, Pader Resident District Commissioner (RDC) Milton Odongo has called for an investigation into alleged extortion linked to the Parish Development Model (PDM) programme. This order follows serious complaints against Parish…
3 September 2024, 10:24
MP Santa Okot contributes shs 10 million to support women in Pader
By David Acire Oyoo In a powerful demonstration of community support and empowerment, Santa Okot, the Member of Parliament for Aruu North County, generously donated Shs 10 million to six women’s groups in Acholibur town council and Acholibur sub-county on…
30 August 2024, 17:21
Pader community joins LIFE-AR climate adaptation effort
By Lakareber Gladys Kasline In a significant step towards enhancing climate resilience, 342 households from eight villages in Kilim parish, Laguti subcounty, Pader district, have pledged their land for the Least Developed Countries Initiative on Effective Adaptation and Resilience (LIFE-AR)…
21 August 2024, 19:34
Agago officials warn of imminent arrests over PDM extortion scandal
By Lakomekec Kinyera Agago Deputy Resident District Commissioner, Ms Susan Akot Moro, has issued a stern warning regarding imminent arrests following reports of extortion by SACCO leaders. In an interview with our reporter on Wednesday, 21 August 2024, Ms Akot…
6 August 2024, 18:14
Retirement challenges highlight need for early planning
By Lakaraber Gladys Kasline As government workers approach retirement age, concerns about their readiness for post-office life are coming to the forefront. In Uganda, where the retirement age is set at 60, many retirees are finding themselves ill-prepared for their…
22 July 2024, 10:48
Leaders in Pader accused of misappropriating PDM operations funds
By Lakomekec Kinyera Pader town council urban Chairperson, Mr. Fearless Kilama Wodacholi, has raised serious allegations against district leaders, accusing them of misappropriating Parish Development Model (PDM) operations funds. In a letter dated July 8 2024, Wodacholi claimed that the…
24 June 2024, 10:26
23 from Pader selected for police probationer constables training
By Kinyera Lakomekec A total of 23 candidates from Pader district have been chosen to join the Uganda Police Force as probationer police constables. This selection follows rigorous interviews conducted from May 6 to 13, 2024. Initially 33 candidates were…