Rapa FM Pader
Recent posts
9 March 2025, 08:58
UPDF soldier shoots civilian in Agago amid gambling dispute
By James Patrick Odongo Agago district – A Uganda People’s Defence Forces (UPDF) soldier shot and killed a 35-year-old civilian, Okio Richard, in the early hours of 8 March 2025 under controversial circumstances, reigniting concerns over military conduct in the…
9 March 2025, 08:27
Rights organisations raise alarm over rising intimate partner violence in Kitgum…
By James Patrick Odongo A coalition of rights organisations, including the Women and Rural Development Network (WORUDET), has issued a pressing statement on the escalating incidence of intimate partner violence (IPV) in Kitgum and Lamwo districts. The statement, released on…
13 February 2025, 13:16
UCC Takes SIMU CLEAR Campaign to Pader to Combat Counterfeit Phones
By Odongo James Patrick PADER – The Uganda Communications Commission (UCC) on Tuesday, February 11, 2025, brought its SIMU CLEAR campaign to Pader Bus Park as part of a nationwide effort to combat counterfeit mobile phones. Following unsuccessful attempts to…
13 February 2025, 12:59
Over 100 youths in Pader undergo training on social media income generation
By Ojok Francis Agweri PADER – Film 256, with support from the Uganda Communications Commission (UCC), has launched a one-week training program in Pader district aimed at equipping over 100 youths with digital skills to generate income through social media.…
24 December 2024, 09:56
Miss Pader Pageant: empowering women, bridging communities in Uganda
By Lakomekec Kinyera The second edition of the Miss Pader Beauty Pageant, held on December 22, 2024, at Icon A1 Lounge, focused on empowering young women in politics and promoting unity between Pader and Agago districts. The event, themed “Empowering…
19 December 2024, 16:39
LIFE-AR assures PCCC members of project start after proposals
By Kasline Gladys Lakaraber On Tuesday, 17 December 2024, the LIFE-AR implementation team concluded a one-day training session at Rasmoi Guest House in Pajule town council. The training focused on developing project proposals for the Parish Climate Change Committees (PCCC)…
14 December 2024, 07:51
DP criticises introduction of new complainants in Pader protest appeal
The Democratic Party (DP) has criticised what it describes as the addition of new complainants to the appeal of 33 individuals, including Mr. Fearless Kilama Wod-Acholi, the Pader town council Urban Chairperson (DP), who were convicted for their role in…
13 December 2024, 18:25
Government urged to embrace agroecology for sustainable agriculture
By Gladys Kasline Lakaraber As global agricultural challenges intensify, the need to balance food security, environmental sustainability, and economic growth has never been more urgent. Agroecology, which integrates ecological principles with agricultural practices, offers a promising solution to these challenges.…
21 November 2024, 13:46
Legal action imminent over false Karuma bridge sacrifice claims
By Lakomekec Kinyera The 4th Infantry Division Commander has issued a stern warning to individuals spreading false rumours about a planned human sacrifice near Karuma bridge, stating that legal action will be pursued. The rumour falsely alleged that “400 heads”…
19 November 2024, 12:09
Sowing seeds of change: UNDROP’s vision for Uganda’s agriculture
By Lakareber Kasline Gladys In the rolling green hills of Pader district, where agriculture is not just a livelihood but a way of life, a quiet revolution is taking shape. The United Nations Declaration on the Rights of Peasants and…