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Pader district
13 November 2024, 14:34
Political tensions soar as Odonga-Otto and MP Komakech clash online
By Kinyera Lakomekec As Uganda prepares for the 2026 elections, a heated online feud between former Aruu County MP, Odonga-Otto Samuel Jr., and incumbent Komakech Christopher has ignited intense political debate in Pader district. The dispute, sparked by an offhand…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…