Rapa FM Pader
Education
10 February 2026, 04:30
Low learner turnout marks first day of term one in Pader district schools
By Ekel Bonny Daniel Schools across Pader District officially reopened for the first term of the 2026 academic year on Tuesday, but learner turnout on the first day was critically low, particularly in government-aided schools, despite teachers reporting for duty.…
1 February 2026, 18:40
From presidential vaccine drop to appeal for education
By Ekel Bonny Daniel In 2012, at Angagura Primary School in Pader District, H.E. President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni addressed parents, health workers, and local leaders to launch a national polio and measles immunisation campaign. The President personally administered drops of…
30 January 2026, 17:48
Milyer Nursery and Primary excels in 2025 PLE, expands programmes
By Ekel Bonny Daniel Milyer Nursery and Primary School has once again confirmed its status as one of the leading primary schools in Northern Uganda after achieving impressive results in the 2025 Primary Leaving Examinations (PLE), with the vast majority…
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…
17 December 2025, 19:22
Milyer Nursery and Primary School mobilises pupils across Acholi sub-region
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…
9 November 2025, 12:25
Riverside high school showcases excellence at parent meeting in Pader
By Ekel Bonny Daniel Riverside High School, located in Luna Parish near Paipir Primary School along River Agago, hosted an inspiring parents’ meeting on Saturday, November 8, marking a major milestone in its commitment to academic excellence, innovation, and community…
6 November 2025, 19:58
Pader teachers demand immediate intervention over months-long salary delays
By Ekel Bonny Daniel Teachers across Pader District have raised urgent concerns over months-long salary delays, underpayments, and payroll irregularities, prompting immediate action from district leadership at the Chief Administrative Officer’s (CAO) office. The crisis, affecting staff from Pajule Secondary…
2 November 2025, 17:35
Aruu North MP Hon. Santa Okot wishes P.7 candidates success in national exams
By Ekel Bonny Daniel Aruu North County Member of Parliament, Hon. Santa Okot, has extended her heartfelt wishes to all Primary Seven candidates in Aruu North, Pader District, the Acholi Sub-region, and Uganda at large, as they prepare to sit…
19 October 2025, 08:13
Hilder Nursery and Primary School Vanguard unveils landmark musical theatre prod…
By Ekel Bonny Daniel Hilder Nursery and Primary School Vanguard has set a new benchmark for educational and cultural excellence in Northern Uganda with the announcement of its upcoming musical theatre production, Home for Christmas. The media launch, held on…
17 October 2025, 18:46
Pader parents hopeful as UNATU calls off nationwide strike
By Ekel Bonny Daniel Relief and renewed hope swept through Pader District yesterday as the Uganda National Teachers’ Union (UNATU) suspended its nationwide strike, paving the way for the full reopening of schools. For many parents who had watched their…