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23 September 2024, 19:53
MP Santa Okot empowers women in Pader with GROW project
By Lakomekec Kinyera A quiet revolution is underway as over 900 women in Pader prepare to embrace new opportunities through the GROW Project, a government initiative aimed at empowering female entrepreneurs. On September 21, 2024, these women gathered in Atanga…
20 September 2024, 10:55
Pader authorities probe vandalism of shs 370million solar water system
By Lakomekec Kinyera The Pader District Police have launched an investigation into the vandalism of the recently installed solar-powered water pipe systems in Porogali sub-county. The project, which was installed in 2023 by Swong Engineering Limited, was funded by the…
16 September 2024, 10:29
UPDF safely detonates two bombs in Pader district
By Lakareber Kasline Gladys The Uganda People’s Defence Forces (UPDF) successfully detonated two bombs in Pader district on Saturday, 14 September 2024. The explosives were discovered in Aringo-dyang village, Olam parish, Pukor sub county, and Bolowigweng village, Lagile parish, Lunyiri…
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…
11 September 2024, 17:25
Pader’s future at risk as teachers struggle to speak English
Teachers in Pader district are facing challenges in speaking English, a situation that has drawn concern from the district’s Chief Administrative Officer (CAO), Micheal Wangi. Speaking to our reporter on September 9, 2024, Wangi revealed that the Pader District Local…
9 September 2024, 08:37
Pader returns shs 371.9 million amid irrigation project failures
By Lakomekec Kinyera Pader district officials have confirmed the return of Shs 371.9 million to the treasury after failing to utilise the funds allocated under the Small-Scale Irrigation Project, funded by the Uganda Intergovernmental Fiscal Transfers Program (UgIFT). This decision…
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…
6 September 2024, 09:07
LIFE-AR project names new climate change committee in Pader
By Kasline Gladys Lakareber The Parish Climate Change Committee (PCCC) elections in Pader district, held under the Least Developed Countries Initiative for Effective Adaptation and Resilience (LIFE-AR) project, successfully concluded on Friday, 6th September 2024. This significant step towards strengthening…
4 September 2024, 21:37
Pader ARDC Obina recognised for outstanding leadership
By Lakomekec Kinyera In a remarkable display of appreciation for exceptional service, Mr Komakech Robert Obina, the newly appointed Assistant Resident District Commissioner (ARDC) of Pader district, was awarded a certificate of recognition on Tuesday, 3 September 2024, for his…
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…