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@kfm Thu, 01 Oct 2026 07:32:45
Health Insurance for older persons in the offing
By Darias Wasajja KAMPALA: Government is considering introducing a dedicated health insurance scheme for older persons to reduce the financial burden of medical care as Uganda's ageing population continues to grow. This comes as the country today commemorates the International Day for Older Persons with calls for improved The post Health Insurance for older persons in the offing first appeared on 93.3 KFM.
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Omukama of Tooro names interim cabinet
The King of Tooro Edward Rukidi Nyabongo 1 has retained Tooro's Premier, Calvin Armstrong Rwomiire, as interim Prime Minister for a period of the Omukama has also further re- affirmed Charles Kamurasi Akiiki as the Omusuuga, a position he previously held. The announcement was made this evening by the The post Omukama of Tooro names interim cabinet first appeared on 93.3 KFM.
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@kfm Mon, 05 Oct 2026 12:35:38
NMG boss pledges professionalism, customer satisfaction
Nation Media Group (NMG) Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer, Geoffrey Odundo, has pledged to put customers first, uphold professionalism and ensure customer satisfaction. He made the commitment at the start of the Customer Service Week 2026 which runs from today October 5–9, under the theme; "The Extra Mile." The post NMG boss pledges professionalism, customer satisfaction first appeared on 93.3 KFM.
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@kfm Mon, 05 Oct 2026 13:03:45
Adjumani receives ultrasound machines to improve maternal care
By Marko Taibot ADJUMANI: Adjumani District has received five portable Point-of-Care Ultrasound machines to improve antenatal care and enable health workers to detect pregnancy complications early. The equipment, valued at about Shs100 million, was handed over on October 5 through the Ministry of Health under Pathfinder International's Empower The post Adjumani receives ultrasound machines to improve maternal care first appeared on 93.3 KFM.
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@kfm Mon, 05 Oct 2026 09:58:38
Muslim teachers' body calls for better pay, welfare
KAMPALA: The Uganda Muslim Teachers Association (UMTA) has called for improved remuneration, welfare and professional development of teachers, saying their wellbeing is central to improving the quality of education in the country. Speaking to KFM regarding commemoration of the 2026 World Teachers' Day, UMTA Executive Director Ms. Ajiri Namirembe The post Muslim teachers' body calls for better pay, welfare first appeared on 93.3 KFM.
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@kfm Mon, 05 Oct 2026 05:40:43
Teachers make fresh demands for improved welfare
As Uganda joins the rest of the world to commemorate the World Teachers Day today, the Uganda National Teachers Union (UNATU) has made a number of fresh demands to the government over the welfare of teachers. The Secretary-General of UNATU, Filbert Baguma, says teachers are overworked, underpaid and undervalued, The post Teachers make fresh demands for improved welfare first appeared on 93.3 KFM.
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@kfm Mon, 05 Oct 2026 05:44:45
African Defense Chiefs conference opens in Kampala
KAMPALA: Defense Chiefs from 27 African countries meet in Kampala today to discuss emerging security threats from cyber warfare and artificial intelligence to terrorism, climate change, pandemics and border security during a four-day inaugural conference on Military Operations other than war. Hosted by Uganda's Chief of Defence Forces, Gen. The post African Defense Chiefs conference opens in Kampala first appeared on 93.3 KFM.
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@kfm Sat, 03 Oct 2026 11:33:51
Africa women rights groups unite for gender equality, media sustainability
African women media and gender-focused organisations, have embarked on advancing gender equality, strengthening media sustainability, and supporting organisations to build a more inclusive media system across the Africa continent. The women-led Coalition for Gender Equality and Media Sustainability in Africa (CGEMSA) continental Alliance, has been launched, bringing together organisations The post Africa women rights groups unite for gender equality, media sustainability first appeared on 93.3 KFM.
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@kfm Sat, 03 Oct 2026 11:43:06
Retired army officer to defend himself in aggravated defilement case
The International Crimes Division of the High Court in Kampala has ruled that retired Lieutenant Colonel, Stephen Aine Owomugisha, has a case to answer over charges of aggravated child trafficking and aggravated defilement. Lady Justice Susan Okalany ruled that the prosecution had presented sufficient evidence to require Owomugisha to The post Retired army officer to defend himself in aggravated defilement case first appeared on 93.3 KFM.
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@kfm Sat, 03 Oct 2026 12:33:15
Canadian pastor pleads guilty to Shs2bn bogus gold deal
A Canadian pastor Didier Borromee Bitome Kifoueti has pleaded guilty to obtaining 600,000 US dollars, equivalent to about 2.3 billion shillings, by false pretenses in a bogus gold deal. 55-year-old Kifoueti, a resident of Sheraton Hotel was jointly charged with a 55 year old Cameroonian National, Marcel Christian Nayamoutet The post Canadian pastor pleads guilty to Shs2bn bogus gold deal first appeared on 93.3 KFM.
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@kfm Sat, 03 Oct 2026 12:45:44
PM Nabbanja calls for wholesome approach to service delivery
The Prime Minister, Robinah Nabbanja has called for stronger coordination among government institutions to improve service delivery and support Uganda's long-term economic growth. She made the call during the conclusion of a retreat for Chief Executive Officers and heads of boards of government agencies held at the National Leadership Institute The post PM Nabbanja calls for wholesome approach to service delivery first appeared on 93.3 KFM.
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@kfm Sat, 03 Oct 2026 12:51:36
Uganda eases entry rules for international travellers
KAMPALA. International travellers arriving in Uganda will no longer be required to show yellow fever vaccination certificates at points of entry. This is according to the Directorate of Citizenship and Immigration Control (DCIC). The development removes one of the requirements previously associated with immigration clearance for passengers arriving through The post Uganda eases entry rules for international travellers first appeared on 93.3 KFM.
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@kfm Fri, 02 Oct 2026 14:34:41
Minister calls essential workers recruitment every year
KAMPALA :The Minister of State for Public Service Lydia Wanyoto Mutende has asked the Ministry of Health, to always forward lists for essential staff to the Ministry of Public service on time every financial year, to ensure that their wage is availed for recruitment, to improve service delivery within the The post Minister calls essential workers recruitment every year first appeared on 93.3 KFM.
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@kfm Fri, 02 Oct 2026 06:42:15
Uganda's two national football teams conduct trainings
Ugandas two National teams will conduct two training sessions ahead of their upcoming engagements. The National U17 Boys teams, the Cubs will have two training sessions at FUFA technical center in Nehru, Jinja city. The team is preparing for the AFCON Qualifiers CECAFA zone that will be hosted The post Uganda's two national football teams conduct trainings first appeared on 93.3 KFM.
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@kfm Fri, 02 Oct 2026 07:06:04
Trade ministry urged to address concerns over rising number of China Town stores in Kampala
Members of parliament sitting on parliament's Public Accounts Committee, have urged the Ministry of Trade, Industry and Cooperatives to address rising public concerns over the increasing number of China Town Super Store outlets in Kampala to prevent them from creating unfair competition for Ugandan retailers who sell similar products. The post Trade ministry urged to address concerns over rising number of China Town stores in Kampala first appeared on 93.3 KFM.
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@kfm Fri, 02 Oct 2026 09:32:00
Police Surgeon Says No Evidence of Sodomy on Kayanja Accused
A police surgeon who examined nine youths accused of fabricating evidence against Pastor Robert Kayanja has told court that he found no evidence of sodomy on any of them. Dr Phenehance Bwambale, who filled the Police Form 3s after examining the suspects, made the clarification during re-examination before The post Police Surgeon Says No Evidence of Sodomy on Kayanja Accused first appeared on 93.3 KFM.
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