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29 July 2026, 08:23
Newly elected Olwornguu North LC I Chairperson defects to NRM
By Ekel Bonny Daniel Newly elected Olwornguu North LC I Chairperson Francis Mwaka has defected to the National Resistance Movement (NRM) after more than 30 years as a member of the Forum for Democratic Change (FDC). Mwaka announced his decision…
11 July 2026, 20:56
Political parties intensify mobilisation ahead of LC elections in Pader
By Ekel Bonny Daniel Political parties in Pader District have intensified preparations for the upcoming Local Council elections, with the NRM, Democratic Party, and People’s Front for Freedom and Forum for Democratic Change mobilising candidates, facilitating nominations and expressing confidence…
8 February 2026, 08:05
Pader urban council III chairperson on two-week post-election leave
By Ekel Bonny Daniel Kilama Fearless Wodacholi, the Pader Urban Council LC III Chairperson and LC III elect for the 2026–2031 term, has announced a two-week leave to refresh his mind following a prolonged campaign period and his recent return…
7 February 2026, 08:12
Okwii Moses Zombo wins Kotomor LCIII seat after 15 years of struggle
By Ekel Bonny Daniel After nearly two decades of repeated electoral defeats, Okwii Moses Zombo has finally triumphed as LCIII Chairperson of Kotomor Sub county in Agago District, marking a remarkable story of determination and resilience in local politics. Zombo,…
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…
23 December 2025, 16:16
Broken promises fuel voter anger as campaign pledges remain unfulfilled in Pader
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,…
20 December 2025, 18:13
Woman injured during political rally in pader district, struggles to see
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…
13 November 2025, 08:17
Supporters praise komakech’s development record as campaigns heat up in Pader
By Ekel Bonny Daniel Residents of Pader Town Council have applauded the leadership of the Aruu County Mp Hon. Christopher Komakech, describing him as a hardworking and development-focused Member of Parliament who has delivered visible results during his term. During a campaign…