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23 September 2025, 19:55

Wodacholi resumes Pader office, promotes harmony, integrity

By Ekel Bonny Daniel Leaders in Pader Town Council have called for unity, integrity, and peaceful coexistence as Urban Council III Chairperson Kilama Fearless Wodacholi officially resumed office this week following a directive from the Solicitor General. During community prayers…

21 September 2025, 19:44

Rains destroy classrooms, staffroom at Adoo Primary School in Pader

By Ekel Bonny Daniel Heavy rains accompanied by violent winds have left Adoo Primary School in Acholibur Sub-County, Pader District in ruins, destroying two classrooms and the staffroom, forcing urgent appeals for government intervention. The storm, which struck on August…

20 September 2025, 20:09

Pader district commissions 9.5km Okinga–Adoo road to boost oilseed farming

By Ekel Bonny Daniel Pader district leaders on Friday commissioned the 9.5-kilometer Okinga (Acholibur)–Adoo (Kitgum border) road, a project under the National Oilseed Project, aimed at linking farmers to markets and boosting agricultural production. The commissioning took place at Adoo…

18 September 2025, 16:45

Mayor Wodacholi announces official resumption of duties in Pader

By Ekel Bonny Daniel Kilama Fearless Wodacholi, the Pader urban council III chairperson (Mayor), has formally announced his resumption of office on 23rd September 2025, following what he described as his unlawful removal from the position. In a letter addressed…

18 September 2025, 15:28

Pader duty bearers trained to protect human rights

By Ekel Bonny Daniel Duty bearers in Pader district have been urged to put into practice the knowledge and skills acquired during a two-day training on a human rights-based approach to law implementation. The training, held at Kworo Guest House…

12 September 2025, 17:28

Parliament hosts ABC Primary School pupils on educational tour

By James Patrick Odongo Pupils and teachers at ABC Primary School in Rackoko, Pader district, made a memorable visit to the Parliament of Uganda on Thursday, 11th September 2025. The delegation, led by the headteacher, Mr. Ojok Robert, was officially…

12 September 2025, 16:36

Pader youth conference builds future community leaders

By Ekel Bonny Daniel Faith Mission of Uganda in Pader district successfully concluded a three-day youth conference from September 10th to 12th, bringing together young people from Pader and Agago districts for spiritual teaching and life skills training. The event…

11 September 2025, 08:56

Parents and teachers urged to step up ahead of PLE

By Ekel Bonny Daniel Education leaders in Pader District are urging parents and teachers to step up efforts in preparing Primary Seven candidates, following the release of the 2025 mock examination results, which revealed high failure rates and absenteeism. Board…

10 September 2025, 07:54

Kilama Wodacholi confirms 2026 candidature, appeals for public support

By Ekel Bonny Daniel Pader Town Council Chairperson, Kilama Fearless Wodacholi, has formally declared his intention to contest in the 2026 general elections, assuring residents that nothing will hinder his participation. Wodacholi said he is fully prepared for his nomination,…

Vision. Mission. Core Values

About RAPA FM:

88.3 RAPA FM is a community radio station charged with broadcasting talkshows, jingles, spots messages, advertisements, sensitization messages, special announcements, pre-recorded programmes etc. The station is based in Pader Town Council, Pader district, operational since 2007.

It broadcasts in Luo and English across Northern Uganda, particularly East Acholi.

The station follows Uganda Communications Commission (UCC) guidelines and is not affiliated to any political party, religious denominations, or individual believes or thinking.

It is independent and not affiliated with any political or religious entities.

Our Vision

Focused on empowering the community through access to communication for development of Northern Uganda and beyond, while operating a comprehensive radio broadcast to bring out the voice of the voiceless.

Our Mission

To generate, record, broadcast, and store local communication that leads to the development of the region.

Core Values

It aims to Inform, Educate, and Entertain.

Slogan

Community for Development