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@kfm Wed, 15 Apr 2026 10:32:44
Experts worry over increase in mental health cases in Schools
KAMPALA: Education experts have expressed concern over the increasing cases of mental illness among learners in Kampala schools. Data from Kampala Capital City Authority (KCCA) shows that 90,530 student mental health cases were recorded between July 2024 and June 2025, a 12.2% increase from the previous year, driven largely by The post Experts worry over increase in mental health cases in Schools first appeared on 93.3 KFM.
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@kfm Thu, 20 Aug 2026 15:05:41
NCHE to assess 700 university programs ahead of CBET rollout
The National Council for Higher Education (NCHE) has commenced the training of experts who will assess academic programs submitted by universities and tertiary institutions ahead of the mandatory rollout of the new Competence-Based Education and Training (CBET) framework in higher learning institutions. The Director of Quality Assurance and Accreditation The post NCHE to assess 700 university programs ahead of CBET rollout first appeared on 93.3 KFM.
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@kfm Sat, 15 Aug 2026 15:34:28
Government Urged to Step Up Efforts on Clean Cooking
The government has been urged to strengthen its efforts to increase access to clean cooking energy as millions of Ugandans continue to depend on firewood and charcoal. The call was made by Uganda Energy Credit Capitalisation Company (UECCC) Managing Director Roy Nyamutale Baguma at the Uganda Clean Cooking and The post Government Urged to Step Up Efforts on Clean Cooking first appeared on 93.3 KFM.
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@kfm Fri, 14 Aug 2026 14:59:30
Government injects more capital into Uganda Development Bank
The government has approved additional capital for the Uganda Development Bank (UDB) as the bank reports that its financing activities contributed to the creation of at least 69,202 jobs during the last financial year. The Minister of Finance, Planning and Economic Development, Henry Musasizi, said the government has authorised The post Government injects more capital into Uganda Development Bank first appeared on 93.3 KFM.
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@kfm Thu, 13 Aug 2026 07:34:39
Koboko fails to meet UPDF recruitment target
KOBOKO: Koboko District has failed to meet the Uganda People's Defence Forces (UPDF) recruitment target after cases of mismatch of credentials, forgery and age limit marred the ongoing physical recruitment exercise. According to 2nd Lt. Wilfred Oloya, the UPDF West Nile Region Public Relations Officer, the forces had a The post Koboko fails to meet UPDF recruitment target first appeared on 93.3 KFM.
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@kfm Thu, 13 Aug 2026 08:04:21
Govt urges refugees to return home as humanitarian support declines
KAMPALA: The Government through the Office of the Prime (OPM) has urged refugees to return to their countries as humanitarian funding declines. Speaking at the opening of the Japan-OPM regional knowledge- sharing workshop on refugees and Internally Displaced Persons in Kampala on Thursday, Samuel Engola, Minister for Relief, Disaster The post Govt urges refugees to return home as humanitarian support declines first appeared on 93.3 KFM.
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@kfm Thu, 13 Aug 2026 08:32:37
Government asked to establish mortuary at Kyanamukaaka Health Centre IV
The Woman Member of Parliament for Masaka District, Joan Namutaawe, has called on the government to urgently establish a mortuary at Kyanamukaka Health Centre Four in Masaka District. Ms Namutaawe raised the matter on the floor of Parliament, describing the situation at the health facility as alarming and unacceptable. The post Government asked to establish mortuary at Kyanamukaaka Health Centre IV first appeared on 93.3 KFM.
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@kfm Thu, 13 Aug 2026 03:43:59
Opposition defends dismal performance in LCII elections
The dismal performance of the opposition in recently concluded LCII elections has raised questions about their strength in a multi-party system dispensation. Many analysts have argued that the continued dominance of the ruling National Resistance Movement in grassroot elections signals a governance crisis in the opposition local structures. The post Opposition defends dismal performance in LCII elections first appeared on 93.3 KFM.
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@kfm Thu, 13 Aug 2026 01:46:34
Cabinet set to discuss medical Intern's grievances
The government has asked medical interns across the country to remain calm as the Cabinet prepares to discuss concerns about their deployment and welfare while at their respective internship centers. The state minister for Primary Health, Dr. Charles Ayume, says their concerns have already been duly noted and will The post Cabinet set to discuss medical Intern's grievances first appeared on 93.3 KFM.
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@kfm Thu, 13 Aug 2026 02:15:41
Terego Leaders call for urgent action against Leprosy
Leaders in Terego District are calling for urgent government intervention to eliminate leprosy, following reports that dozens of residents are still living with the disease despite its significant reduction in many parts of the country. The Member of Parliament for Terego West County, Eric Dramviku, has asked the government The post Terego Leaders call for urgent action against Leprosy first appeared on 93.3 KFM.
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@kfm Thu, 13 Aug 2026 02:32:00
New Local Council leaders urged to spearhead October mass immunization campaigns
Members of Parliament have urged the government to use Local Council structures across the country to mobilize communities ahead of the forthcoming nationwide measles-rubella mass immunization campaign. The legislators say local leaders remain the most trusted link between government health programmes and the communities they serve, making them critical The post New Local Council leaders urged to spearhead October mass immunization campaigns first appeared on 93.3 KFM.
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@kfm Wed, 12 Aug 2026 00:54:20
Kagina, Katumba Wamala summoned over Kampala-Entebbe Expressway toll glitches
KAMPALA: Parliament's committee on physical infrastructure has summoned former Works and Transport Minister Gen Katumba Wamala and former Executive Director of the Uganda National Roads Authority (UNRA) Ms.Allen Kagina to answer to glitches unearthed in the tolling system deployed to manage financial collections on the Kampala-Entebbe Expressway (KEE). The decision The post Kagina, Katumba Wamala summoned over Kampala-Entebbe Expressway toll glitches first appeared on 93.3 KFM.
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@kfm Wed, 12 Aug 2026 01:15:50
UPDF to start retiring another batch of officers today
The Uganda People's Defence Forces (UPDF) will starting today embark on retiring a group of over 200 junior officers and another 1,300 militants from their respective formation units of service around the country. Today, over 220 senior officers will be retired at the UPDF Joint Services Headquarters in The post UPDF to start retiring another batch of officers today first appeared on 93.3 KFM.
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@kfm Wed, 12 Aug 2026 01:21:29
Government to ban sale of unsafe foods in school canteens
New guidelines aimed at eliminating the sale of unsafe foods in school canteens across the country are in the offing. The proposed guidelines will target foods considered harmful to children's health, including highly salty snacks and other unhealthy processed foods. Authorities also plan to The post Government to ban sale of unsafe foods in school canteens first appeared on 93.3 KFM.
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@kfm Tue, 11 Aug 2026 07:42:31
Traders urged to embrace ADR to protect businesses
The Judiciary has called on members of Uganda's business community to embrace Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR), as a faster and more affordable way of settling commercial disputes. Speaking during a roundtable discussion on commercial justice, Judicial Training Institute Director, Justice Dr. Andrew Khaukha, said trade contributes significantly to Uganda's The post Traders urged to embrace ADR to protect businesses first appeared on 93.3 KFM.
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@kfm Tue, 11 Aug 2026 09:40:54
Former IRA boss Kaddunabbi challenges Auditor General's Report
Former Insurance Regulatory Authority (IRA) Chief Executive Officer Ibrahim Lubega Kaddunabbi has asked the High Court to quash an investigation report by the Auditor General, accusing the office of acting beyond its mandate and denying him a fair hearing. Kaddunabbi, through his lawyers Arcadia Advocates, has filed a judicial The post Former IRA boss Kaddunabbi challenges Auditor General's Report first appeared on 93.3 KFM.
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