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31 March 2025, 11:51
Pimar walks for life: community rallies to end malaria deaths
By Opio Terensio Pimar Charity Foundation Uganda, in conjunction with the Uganda Parliamentary Forum on Malaria and the Government, organised a walk against malaria on 29th March 2025 at Bongtiko sub county, Pader district, under the theme “No One Should…
30 March 2025, 09:08
Pader district celebrates women’s day with calls for empowerment
By James Patrick Odongo Pader district marked International Women’s Day with a celebration at Lakoga Primary School in Tenam sub county, attended by local leaders and dignitaries. The event highlighted various challenges faced by women in the district and emphasised…
28 March 2025, 17:51
ECOTRUST Equips Pader Farmer Leaders with Game-Changing Agricultural Skills
By Ajeng Augustine Obol In a bold step toward transforming agriculture in Pader District, ECOTRUST Uganda has trained farmer leaders to champion sustainable farming and community empowerment. Held on Friday, 28th, March 2025 at Kworo Guest House, the session provided…
28 March 2025, 08:40
Pader district grapples with a surge in teenage pregnancies
By Atto Juliet Pader district is grappling with a troubling surge in teenage pregnancies, prompting urgent calls for action from local leaders, traditional authorities, and community advocates. The crisis has been linked to poor parental supervision, cultural influences, and the…
26 March 2025, 07:01
The Uganda episcopal conference calls for the revitalisation of catholic educati…
By James Patrick Odongo Pader, Uganda | Rev. Fr. Ronald Reagan Okello, Executive Secretary for Education, during the Deanery Engagement Meeting on education, urged Catholic educators to reclaim their heritage and revitalise Catholic education. Speaking at a conference hosted by…
24 March 2025, 14:29
Farmers in Lagoro sub county trained on increasing income, reducing risks
By Atoo Julliet Lagoro, Kitgum – Farmers in Lagoro sub county, Kitgum district, convened at the sub county headquarters on Saturday for a comprehensive training session aimed at increasing agricultural income and mitigating farming risks. The event was organised by…
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.…