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@kfm Wed, 06 Mar 2024 15:09:55
BoU increases central bank rate to 10%
The Bank of Uganda has increased its key policy rate, the Central Bank Rate (CBR) to 10% up from 9.5% during a special monetary policy meeting. Deputy Governor Michael Atingi-Ego told a virtual briefing on Wednesday that the benchmark rate has been increased in a bid to curb inflation and support the battered shilling. He added that core inflation increased to 3.4% in February from 2.4% in January, noting that central bank’s growth forecast for the financial year that ends in June remained unchanged at 6%, but that forecasts for future years had been lowered given tighter monetary policy. “High inflation rates hurt economic growth, leading to significant and permanent reductions in per capita income. Therefore, tightening monetary policy in […]
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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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@kfm Wed, 04 Nov 2026 15:14:56
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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@kfm Wed, 04 Nov 2026 07:30:07
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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@kfm Wed, 04 Nov 2026 07:49:26
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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