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@kfm Mon, 28 Aug 2023 04:18:00
New Niger rally as deadline looms for French envoy’s exit
By AFP Thousands of people demonstrated Sunday in Niger in support of last month’s coup, a few hours before the deadline given to France’s ambassador in an ultimatum to leave the country. Demonstrators gathered near the French military base in the capital Niamey, some waving Nigerien or Russian flags, others with placards calling for the departure of French troops. Former colonial power France still has 1,500 soldiers based in Niger. They had been helping the deposed President Mohamed Bazoum in the fight against jihadist forces active there — before military officers toppled him in the July 26 coup. The National Council for the Safeguard of the Homeland (CNSP) led by General Abdourahamane Tiani has detained him and his at the […]
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Headteacher arrested over suspected school poisoning in Kampala
KAMPALA: The Headteacher of Ta- Aliim Primary School and Quran Memorisation Centre has been arrested to aid with investigation of suspected school poisoning that led to the death of four pupils. According to Racheal Kawala, Kampala Metropolitan police Spokesperson, Preliminary findings indicate that on 10th November 2026, at around The post Headteacher arrested over suspected school poisoning in Kampala first appeared on 93.3 KFM.
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Three judges named to hear Onyum's appeal against death sentence
KAMPALA: The court of Appeal has constituted a panel of three justices to hear and dispose- off an appeal filed by death-row convict Christopher Okello Onyum. Onyum was on the 30th/ April this year convicted of murdering four toddlers at a Day Care center in Ggaba; a Kampala. The The post Three judges named to hear Onyum's appeal against death sentence first appeared on 93.3 KFM.
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@kfm 12 hours ago
The Cabinet has approved 18.9 billion shillings.
By Darias Mark Wassajja The government is set to compensate 1,841 traders whose businesses were affected by the October 2025 floods in Kampala, following the completion of a verification exercise by a multi-sectoral committee. Cabinet has approved 18.9 billion shillings in compassionate ex-gratia assistance for the verified traders The post The Cabinet has approved 18.9 billion shillings. first appeared on 93.3 KFM.
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@kfm Tue, 10 Nov 2026 11:48:05
Government issues new guidelines for fishing vessel licensing
The Ministry of Agriculture, Animal Industry and Fisheries has issued simplified guidelines for the registration and licensing of fishing vessels for the 2026/2027 period to strengthen regulation of fishing activities in Uganda. The guidelines were presented by the Minister of State for Fisheries, Mr Migadde Robert Ndugwa, at the The post Government issues new guidelines for fishing vessel licensing first appeared on 93.3 KFM.
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@kfm Tue, 10 Nov 2026 12:27:49
Govt lifts suspension on 10 NGOs
KAMPALA The government has directed the Secretary of the National Bureau for Non-Governmental Organisations, Mr Stephen Okello, to lift the suspension of 10 organisations whose operations were halted earlier this year. On January 9, the Bureau, which operates under the Ministry of Internal Affairs, suspended the operating permits and The post Govt lifts suspension on 10 NGOs first appeared on 93.3 KFM.
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@kfm Tue, 10 Nov 2026 12:30:16
CID hunts Algerian national over alleged extortion of Congolese nationals
The Criminal Investigations Directorate (CID), in collaboration with immigration authorities, is hunting for a 62-year-old Algerian national accused of extorting money from Congolese nationals while allegedly engaging in illegal mineral trading in Uganda. The suspect, identified as Zine Laroussi, reportedly entered Uganda in July 2026 on a tourist visa The post CID hunts Algerian national over alleged extortion of Congolese nationals first appeared on 93.3 KFM.
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@kfm Tue, 10 Nov 2026 07:29:47
Four killed, nine injured in Nakasongola road crash
Four people have been killed and nine others injured in a road crash involving three vehicles along the Kampala–Gulu Highway in Nakasongola District. The crash occurred at about 10:30pm on Monday, November 9, at Walusisi Village in Migeera Town Council, Nakasongola District According to a police statement, the deceased The post Four killed, nine injured in Nakasongola road crash first appeared on 93.3 KFM.
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@kfm Tue, 10 Nov 2026 07:40:01
Shs60bn fraud trial resumes as prosecution calls first witness
KAMPALA: The hearing of the Shs60 billion fraud case involving nine Ministry of Finance officials has started at the Anti-Corruption Court, with the prosecution calling its first witness. The first witness, 63-year-old Edward Ssengozi Damulira, the Under Secretary and Accounting Officer at the Ministry of Finance, has taken the The post Shs60bn fraud trial resumes as prosecution calls first witness first appeared on 93.3 KFM.
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@kfm Tue, 10 Nov 2026 07:55:15
Activists demand total transparency in NUSAF- IV implementation
KAMPALA: Anti-corruption activists have asked the government to act more on the consultative process to ensure the development of Government projects. This comes on the heels of the launch of the fourth phase of the Northern Uganda Social Action Fund (NUSAF IV), a Shs 1Trillion program targeting nine sub-regions The post Activists demand total transparency in NUSAF- IV implementation first appeared on 93.3 KFM.
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@kfm Mon, 09 Nov 2026 12:26:55
Ugandan truck drivers threaten to withdraw services over South Sudan killings
By Sulaina Nakidde KAMPALA: Ugandan heavy truck drivers plying the South Sudan route have threatened to withdraw their services over the persistent killing of their colleagues. This follows the Friday incident where a Ugandan driver identified as Jamiru Kawooya was killed, while others are still in detention in The post Ugandan truck drivers threaten to withdraw services over South Sudan killings first appeared on 93.3 KFM.
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@kfm Mon, 09 Nov 2026 05:36:10
Museveni names 13 new Permanent Secretaries in reshuffle
President Yoweri Museveni on Sunday evening announced the appointment of 13 new Permanent Secretaries for different Ministries and directed the Public Service Commission to assess their suitability and advise him accordingly. The appointment is vested in the powers vested in the President in Article 174(2) of the 1995 Constitution The post Museveni names 13 new Permanent Secretaries in reshuffle first appeared on 93.3 KFM.
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@kfm Mon, 09 Nov 2026 05:56:31
Trial of 9 finance officials in Shs60b fraud Trial Begins Today
KAMPALA: Nine Finance Ministry officials accused of involvement in the alleged 60 billion shilling fraud scandal are expected to appear before the Anti-Corruption Court today for preliminary proceedings ahead of their trial. The proceedings will be presided over by Justice David Makumbi, who has scheduled the trial to run The post Trial of 9 finance officials in Shs60b fraud Trial Begins Today first appeared on 93.3 KFM.
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@kfm Mon, 09 Nov 2026 06:25:41
Uganda and Rwanda collaborate on cross-border health emergencies
Uganda and Rwanda are set to conduct a joint simulation exercise at Katuna border from November 10-12, 2026, to strengthen cross border preparedness for public health emergencies. According to the Director General of Health Services Prof Charles Olaro, travelers and neighboring communities are encouraged to cooperate with participating teams The post Uganda and Rwanda collaborate on cross-border health emergencies first appeared on 93.3 KFM.
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@kfm Mon, 09 Nov 2026 11:18:35
Judge tasks IGP to account for missing PFF activist Mugumya
KAMPALA: High Court Judge Simon Peter Kinobe has threatened to commit the Inspector General of Police and other security officials for contempt of court over their failure to account for missing People's Front for Freedom activist Sam Mugumya. Justice Kinobe has given security agencies three weeks to produce an The post Judge tasks IGP to account for missing PFF activist Mugumya first appeared on 93.3 KFM.
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@kfm Mon, 09 Nov 2026 11:33:41
17-year old UACE candidate eyes Chief Justice Seat
By Robert Muhereza KABALE: 17-year old John Kakama, is among the 2026 Uganda Advanced Certificate of Education (UACE) candidates sitting for their exams at Kigezi High School in Kabale. Born without arms, Kakama has defied the odds, using his feet to write and pursue his education. Despite The post 17-year old UACE candidate eyes Chief Justice Seat first appeared on 93.3 KFM.
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