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@kfm Fri, 15 Sep 2023 12:39:05
Fugitive murder convict Kirabo remanded to Luzira
By Jessica Sabano | Monitor The High Court in Mukono has remanded Dr Matthew Kirabo awaiting further management of the case in which he was convicted of killing his girlfriend, Desire Mirembe. In May 2022 Justice Henry Kawesa Isabirye convicted then fugitive Kirabo of murder following a months-long trial in his abnsentia. After spending months on the run, Kirabo was arrested in Nairobi on Wednesday by Kenya security operatives. Justice David Matovu of Mukono High Court on Friday remanded him to Luzira Prison pending sentencing proceedings. Evidence before court indicate that Mirembe, who was at the time a student at Makerere University, was murdered by Kirabo on July 11, 2015 following a misunderstanding. Her body was found dumped in a sugarcane […]
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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 21 hours ago
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 21 hours ago
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 21 hours ago
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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@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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