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Government seeks partnerships to curb rising housing deficit
KAMPALA: The government is calling for partnerships with financial institutions to develop affordable housing finance products that can enable low-income earners to access credit and construct decent homes. The Minister for Lands, Housing and Urban Development, Judith Nabakooba, says the cost of existing mortgage products offered by commercial banks The post Government seeks partnerships to curb rising housing deficit first appeared on 93.3 KFM.
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@kfm 3 hours ago
Economists urge government to devise means of stabilizing fuel prices
KAMPALA: Economists are asking the government to take urgent action to stabilize the rising fuel prices which threaten to leave the entire economy in shreds if not addressed. The call comes as fuel prices continue to shoot-up with current pump prices averaging Shs 7,140, up from Shs. 5,440 a The post Economists urge government to devise means of stabilizing fuel prices first appeared on 93.3 KFM.
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@kfm 3 hours ago
COSASE accepts Finance minister's apology
The parliamentary Committee on Commissions, Statutory Authorities and State Enterprises (COSASE) has accepted an apology from the Finance Minister Henry Musasizi for failing to appear before the committee to respond to accountability queries raised in the Auditor General's report. Last week the committee suspended its sessions following the repeated The post COSASE accepts Finance minister's apology first appeared on 93.3 KFM.
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Oboth joins global legislators to attend the 153rd IPU in Arusha
The Speaker of Parliament Jacob Oboth has joined global legislators attending the 153rd Assembly of the Inter-Parliamentary Union (IPU), in Arusha, Tanzania. The five-day assembly, hosted by the Parliament of Tanzania, is being held from October 5th to 9th, 2026, under the theme, "Enhancing good governance and empowering communities through The post Oboth joins global legislators to attend the 153rd IPU in Arusha first appeared on 93.3 KFM.
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@kfm 1 hours ago
Focus on Climate Action, Tayebwa Tells MPs
Deputy Speaker of Parliament Thomas Tayebwa has urged Members of Parliament to use Parliament's legislative, budgeting, oversight and representation roles to help Uganda prevent climate-related disasters and build resilience. Tayebwa said climate change can no longer be treated as an issue for speeches and conferences but requires concrete action and The post Focus on Climate Action, Tayebwa Tells MPs first appeared on 93.3 KFM.
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@kfm Mon, 05 Oct 2026 17:25:33
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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