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@kfm Thu, 23 Nov 2023 05:22:42
Stop hiring underage maids – police
By Shabibah Nakirigya The head of Child and Family Affairs Unit at Ntinda Police Station, Ms Suzan Ngolobe, has warned the public against employing underage maids. Speaking to the media while commemorating the 16 days of activism against gender-based violence (GBV) in Kampala yesterday, Ms Ngolobe said there is a need to end child labour and abuse of children’s rights. “We have embarked on working with communities in searching for people hiring underaged maids because wehave realised many are suffering but they do not know where to report and even others end up getting injured,”she said. Ms Miria Matembe, a former Ethics minister, said implementation of the existing policies is still a challenge. “We need to work with authorities to […]
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@kfm 10 hours ago
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 17 hours ago
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 16 hours ago
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 16 hours ago
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 11 hours ago
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 11 hours ago
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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@kfm Fri, 06 Nov 2026 06:36:02
PM Nabbanja uncovers fraud in resettlement program
KAMPALA: The Prime Minister, Robinnah Nabbanja has revealed a 60-billion-shilling fraud in the Mt. Elgon resettlement program, prompting the government to review the process for the affected individuals. The government this month embarked on the resettlement program, aimed at relocating over 9,000 households living in high-risk zones across districts The post PM Nabbanja uncovers fraud in resettlement program first appeared on 93.3 KFM.
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@kfm Fri, 06 Nov 2026 08:51:38
Government defended on parents' contributions to school feeding
KAMPALA: The Minister for Local Government, Mr Balaam Barugahara, has defended voluntary contributions by parents towards school feeding, saying they remain necessary in supporting government efforts to provide free basic education. His remarks followed a matter of national importance raised by Bukoto Mid-West MP Emmanuel Kiyimba, who urged the The post Government defended on parents' contributions to school feeding first appeared on 93.3 KFM.
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@kfm Fri, 06 Nov 2026 09:30:28
Museveni reluctant to intervene in Elwelu arrest
By George Muron Teso Paramount Chief Emorimor Paul Sande Emolot has revealed that President Yoweri Museveni is reluctant to intervene in matters relating to the detention of retired Lieutenant General Peter Elwelu before the matter goes through court, reportedly raising concern that the former Deputy Chief of Defence Forces The post Museveni reluctant to intervene in Elwelu arrest first appeared on 93.3 KFM.
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@kfm Thu, 05 Nov 2026 12:29:37
Masaka high court upholds Katushabe election victory
Masaka high court has dismissed the election petition that had been filed by National Unity Platform's Veronica Nanyondo challenging the victory of NRM's Ruth Katushabe. In her judgement delivered via email, Justice Rosette Comfort Kania, ruled that Nanyondo failed to present cogent evidence to prove forgery of 7 Declaration The post Masaka high court upholds Katushabe election victory first appeared on 93.3 KFM.
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@kfm Thu, 05 Nov 2026 12:39:35
Appeals court ruling that upheld LoP Ssenyonyi's election victory
KAMPALA: Former Nakawa Division West parliamentary candidate Ivan Bwowe has appealed against a High Court ruling that upheld the election of Leader of Opposition Joel Ssenyonyi to Parliament. In a notice of appeal, Mr Bwowe says he is dissatisfied with the judgment delivered on October 30th by High Court The post Appeals court ruling that upheld LoP Ssenyonyi's election victory first appeared on 93.3 KFM.
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@kfm Thu, 05 Nov 2026 13:13:58
Soroti University appeals for support to commercialize herbal medicines
By Suzan Nanjala Soroti University has appealed to the government for support to document, test and develop medicinal plants into products that can be manufactured and sold on the market. Prof Patrick Ogwang, the Head of Pharmacology at Soroti University, said the department was exploring ways of developing The post Soroti University appeals for support to commercialize herbal medicines first appeared on 93.3 KFM.
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@kfm Wed, 04 Nov 2026 14:38:43
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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@kfm Wed, 04 Nov 2026 14:42:06
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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@kfm Wed, 04 Nov 2026 14:47:37
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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