Tag Archives: Pader

Pader, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Hundreds of women in Pader District who depend on shea butter for survival are trekking long distances to neighboring districts in search of raw materials, as the felling of shea nut trees intensifies. Charcoal producers and land developers continue to cut down mature shea trees …

Pader, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Pader District Chief Administrative Officer (CAO), Michael Wanje, has challenged a directive from the Minister of Justice on the status of Kilama Fearless Wod-Acholi, the elected Urban Council III Chairperson of Pader Town Council. While the Minister of Justice and Constitutional Affairs, Norbert Mao, recently …

Pader, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Leaders from Apac district are holding a crisis meeting with the Uganda People’s Defense Forces (UPDF) over the continued presence and activities of Balaalo herdsmen in the area, despite President Museveni’s eviction orders. The meeting is taking place today, Thursday, at Acol-pii, the UPDF 5th …

Pader, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Minister of Works and Transport, Gen. Katumba Wamala has urged political leaders in Pader District to embrace unity and work together. Speaking on Saturday during the belated Women’s Day Celebrations, at Lakoga Primary School in Tenam Sub-county, the Minister cautioned leaders and locals against …

PADER, UGANDA | THE INDEPENDENT | The Minister of Works and Transport Gen. Katumba Wamala has inspected key infrastructure projects in Pader District. The visit on Saturday included assessments of Watlac Bridge in Ajan Sub-County, Akidi Bridge in Puranga Sub-County, and a low-cost seal tarmac road in Puranga Town Council. …

Pader, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Pader District leaders have been asked to embrace the malaria vaccination campaign. The Ministry of Health planned to start administering the novel R21 malaria vaccine to children under two years old to boost their immunity against one of the most dangerous diseases contributing to …

Pader, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Pader District Council is considering an ordinance that could demote head teachers to classroom teachers if they fail to get at least one first grade among the pupils in their respective schools. The proposal was discussed during a full council meeting held on February …

Pader, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | A man has been arrested in Pader District on allegations of forgery. Christopher Akera is accused of allegedly forging UNEB payment receipts and mismanaging funds meant for Primary Leaving Examination-PLE registration. On 28th May 2024, Florence Alum, Director of Holy Angel Nursery and Primary …

Pader, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Authorities in Pader District have proposed a five-year strategy to address the growing issue of stray animals, which are destroying crops and worsening hunger in the region. The district agricultural officer, Seydou Adolatona Opoka, emphasized the urgency of the situation during a recent briefing. …

Pader, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The Pader Grade One Magistrate Court on Wednesday remanded two men to Pader Government Prison, Kineni, on a separate criminal charges involving violence and property damage. David Okello, a resident of Lwala B’ Cell, Pader Town Council, admitted while appearing before the court to …