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12 November 2024, 12:30
Lagwai seed students protest against teacher misconduct and poor conditions
By Ekel Bonny Daniel Students at Lagwai Seed Secondary School in Pader district staged a protest on Saturday, 9 November 2024, citing teacher misconduct, inadequate food, and poor facilities as core concerns. The demonstration led to property damage, and the…
30 October 2024, 12:41
UPDF honours 41 retired officers at Achol-pii barracks ceremony
By Lakareber Gladys Kasline The Achol-pii Barracks in Pader district was the site of a significant ceremony, where 41 officers from the Uganda People’s Defence Force (UPDF) 5th Division Brigade were formally honoured and retired. The event, which took place…
17 October 2024, 18:49
UPDF officer killed in hit-and-run incident at Amuru checkpoint
By Lakomekec Kinyera A Uganda People’s Defence Forces (UPDF) officer was tragically killed in a hit-and-run incident at a security checkpoint in Amuru district on Wednesday morning. The incident occurred at around 5:45 am when a bus, Reg. No. UAP…
16 October 2024, 11:24
Pader Woman MP demands urgent repairs on Kitgum-Lira highway
By Lakomekec Kinyera The Lira-Kitgum Highway, one of Northern Uganda’s most vital transportation routes, has become a symbol of frustration and discontent for both lawmakers and residents. Stretching across key districts such as Pader, Kitgum, Lira, and Agago, this highway…
15 October 2024, 20:10
Farming for the Future: Pader’s Farmers and Their Quest to Preserve Tradit…
By Lakareber Kasline Gladys In the heart of northern Uganda, where the earth meets the sky in a vivid tapestry of green and gold, the Acholi people have nurtured a rich agricultural legacy for generations. The fertile soils of Pader…
14 October 2024, 17:02
Pader Secretary for Works Faces Backlash over Remarks on National Roads
By Lakomekec Kinyera Residents of Pader district have expressed strong disapproval of comments made by Mr. Okwir Charles Ray, the newly reshuffled Secretary for Works and Technical Services. His remarks, shared during a discussion on Rapa FM’s WhatsApp platform, were…
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…
30 September 2024, 08:32
Pader district endures 203 power outages amid UEDCL failures
By Lakomekec Kinyera A recent report by Rapa FM reveals that electricity in Pader has been disrupted 203 times in just four months, averaging about two outages per day. September saw the worst of these outages, with 67 instances recorded…
24 September 2024, 08:48
Appeal hearing for 33 Pader convicts adjourned indefinitely
By Lakomekec Kinyera The High Court circuit in Kitgum district has once again adjourned the appeal hearing for 33 convicts from Pader town council, citing the absence of the Resident Judge. In a letter dated September 20, 2024, Deputy Registrar…
23 September 2024, 20:01
Man, 20, arrested for allegedly defiling 4-Year-old girl
By Lakomekec Kinyera Police have arrested a 20-year-old man, Okello Geoffrey Onweng, on allegations of defiling a four-year-old girl in Jaka Central A, Atoo parish, Bongtiko subcounty. The incident occurred on Friday, September 20, 2024, at around 7pm. Reports indicate…