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@kfm Thu, 01 Aug 2024 06:52:21
UIA launches initiative to help traders transition from imports to locally manufactured products
The Uganda Investment Authority (UIA) has unveiled a groundbreaking initiative to encourage traders in Kampala’s business hub, known as Kikuubo Lane, to transition from trading in imported products to manufacturing them locally. This was revealed by the Director General of UIA, Robert Mukiza, during a meeting at UIA head office with traders from Kikuubo and officials from the Global Competitiveness Initiative (GCI) and the Presidential Advisory Committee on Exports and Industrial Development (PACEID) on Wednesday. He said a special desk has been created under the Domestic Investment Division, which has designed work plans, targets, and timelines to ensure a faster transition of business people from trading to manufacturing. He noted that traders, especially those in Kikuubo, have a deeper knowledge […]
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Ugandan drags Kenya, S.Sudan to regional court over restrictions on small businesses
KAMPALA: A Ugandan citizen has sued the governments of Kenya and South Sudan at the East African Court of Justice over restrictions allegedly barring East Africans from operating small scale businesses in the two countries. Mawa Kazini, who filed the case in the public interest, wants the regional court The post Ugandan drags Kenya, S.Sudan to regional court over restrictions on small businesses first appeared on 93.3 KFM.
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Election petitions delay former minister Kitutu trial
KAMPALA: The trial of former Karamoja Affairs Minister Mary Goretti Kitutu and her co-accused over the alleged diversion of 14,500 iron sheets has been postponed after one of the defence lawyers failed to attend court. The Anti-Corruption Court had been scheduled to hear the case, with the prosecution ready The post Election petitions delay former minister Kitutu trial first appeared on 93.3 KFM.
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Suspected Ebola patient flees health facility in Budaka
Concerns over public health and disease surveillance have emerged in the eastern district of Budaka following reports that a suspected Ebola patient fled from a health facility where he was being monitored from. The Acting District Health Officer Hellen Wanyenze says the health department received information from concerned locals The post Suspected Ebola patient flees health facility in Budaka first appeared on 93.3 KFM.
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Police joins activists for youth road safety awareness campaign
The Traffic and Road Safety Directorate has joined a campaign for road safety awareness among the youth, after a recent annual traffic report indicated that young people accounted for a significant proportion of the total number of road crash fatalities. The annual police crime report released in March 2026, The post Police joins activists for youth road safety awareness campaign first appeared on 93.3 KFM.
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3 Ntare school officials charged over Shs110m fraud case
KAMPALA: Former Ntare School Headteacher Jimmy Turyagenda has been charged with causing financial loss to the government in a case involving more than 110 million shillings allegedly paid irregularly to a school employee. Turyagenda appeared before the Anti-Corruption Court in Kampala, where he denied the charges before Principal Magistrate The post 3 Ntare school officials charged over Shs110m fraud case first appeared on 93.3 KFM.
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UNEB confirms arrest of school director, scout over malpractice
By Jocelyn Nakibuule KAMPALA: The Uganda National Examinations Board (UNEB) has confirmed the arrest of several people for exam malpractice during the start of PLE exams on Tuesday. UNEB spokesperson Jennifer Kalule says they include a school director, a scout and a teacher at Prince Primary School in The post UNEB confirms arrest of school director, scout over malpractice first appeared on 93.3 KFM.
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@kfm Tue, 03 Nov 2026 12:34:11
Govt pushes implementation of rationalization to 2027
The government has revised the implementation of the Rationalization of Government Agencies and Public Expenditure-RAPEX to June 2027. In February 2021, the cabinet took a decision to merge government agencies, commissions, authorities and Public expenditure in order to remove duplication of services and reduce the cost of delivering public The post Govt pushes implementation of rationalization to 2027 first appeared on 93.3 KFM.
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@kfm Tue, 03 Nov 2026 12:39:28
ULS demands for full transparency on Gen Elwelu matter
Uganda Law Society (ULS) has called for full transparency regarding all essentials of due process including the legal basis and circumstance of detention of Lt. General Peter Elwelu. This follows his arrest in Soroti City last evening over alleged subversive activities and plans to destabilize Teso sub-region, alongside reported The post ULS demands for full transparency on Gen Elwelu matter first appeared on 93.3 KFM.
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@kfm Tue, 03 Nov 2026 13:25:29
Teso leaders call for calm following Gen Elwelu arrest
Leaders in Teso sub region in Eastern Uganda have called for calm and unity amid heightened tension following the arrest of former Deputy Chief of Defence Forces Lt Gen (Rtd) Peter Elwelu. On Monday evening, security forces confirmed the arrest of the retired General following a manhunt over alleged involvement in subversive The post Teso leaders call for calm following Gen Elwelu arrest first appeared on 93.3 KFM.
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@kfm Tue, 03 Nov 2026 14:12:31
Late Delivery of Exam materials affects start of PLE
Delayed delivery of examination materials disrupted the start of the 2026 Primary Leaving Examinations (PLE) at some centers on Tuesday, as 920,833 candidates began writing their examinations across the country. Ms Allen Muzale, the headteacher of Police Children's School in Kubuli a kampala suburb, said the examinations started smoothly, The post Late Delivery of Exam materials affects start of PLE first appeared on 93.3 KFM.
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@kfm Mon, 02 Nov 2026 07:57:54
Besigye treason trial resumes today
The treason trial against opposition figure retired Colonel Dr Kizza Besigye, his aide Hajj Obeid Lutale and UPDF Captain Denish Oola Oyaa is expected to resume today, with the prosecution continuing its evidence. The hearing is scheduled for 11am before High Court Judge Emmanuel Baguma. The prosecution is The post Besigye treason trial resumes today first appeared on 93.3 KFM.
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@kfm Wed, 28 Oct 2026 12:49:32
Deputy speaker dismisses Nkunyingi's allegations
The Deputy Speaker of parliament Thomas Tayebwa says allegations by the chairperson of the parliament's Committee on Commissions, Statutory Authorities and State Enterprises (COSASE), Muwada Nkunyingi that resolutions of Parliament are altered before transmission to other agencies is unacceptable and puts the reputation of the House at stake. Speaking The post Deputy speaker dismisses Nkunyingi's allegations first appeared on 93.3 KFM.
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@kfm Wed, 28 Oct 2026 10:47:08
Police disperses Flood Victims who had stormed OPM demanding for compensation
By Jocelyne Nakibuule Police today dispersed a group of Kampala traders who had stormed the office of the prime minister seeking for clarity on why until to date they have never been compensated for the losses they suffered. This is part of a group of traders The post Police disperses Flood Victims who had stormed OPM demanding for compensation first appeared on 93.3 KFM.
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@kfm Wed, 28 Oct 2026 10:51:20
Oboth calls for increased access of Ugandan goods to Chinese market
Speaker of Parliament Jacob Oboth Oboth demands for increased access of Ugandan products to the Chinese market noting that China's duty-free policy for African goods presents an opportunity for local farmers and manufacturers. He made the remarks after meeting Zheng Jianbang, the Vice Chairperson of the Standing Committee of The post Oboth calls for increased access of Ugandan goods to Chinese market first appeared on 93.3 KFM.
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@kfm Wed, 28 Oct 2026 10:55:32
COSASE to meet Finance Minister over unpaid Shs8 billion registration fees
The Committee on Commissions, Statutory Authorities and State Enterprises (COSASE) has resolved to meet the Ministry of Finance, Planning and Economic Development, Henry Musasizi over influencing the registration of four companies without paying required fees amounting to Shs8 billion to Uganda Registration Services Bureau (URSB). Appearing before the committee, The post COSASE to meet Finance Minister over unpaid Shs8 billion registration fees first appeared on 93.3 KFM.
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