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26 November 2024, 9:22 pm

Two survive as Mbaya-Runaku stream sweeps away new bridge

By Kato Joseph Two people narrowly escaped death after almost drowning in the waters that swept away the Mbaya-Runaku Bridge, which was recently constructed by the Uganda National Roads Authority (UNRA) Hoima branch. The victims have been identified as Yovensi…

25 November 2024, 8:48 pm

Councilor arrested for stealing coffee in Kibaale

By Kato Joseph The Councilor representing Kiyanja Parish in Kyebando subcounty council, Kibaale district, has been arrested by Kibaale police on allegations of possessing 400 kilograms of stolen dried coffee valued between UGX 2.5 million and UGX 3 million. The…

23 November 2024, 11:07 am

Unknown assailants strangle carpenter to death in Kibaale

By Kato Joseph Kibaale Unknown assailants have strangled a Carpenter attached to GMH Carpentry and Joinery Workshop in Kizizi cell, Karuguuza town, Kibaale town council, in Kibaale district. Joseph Ssaazi, the Kibaale town council LC3 Chairperson, identified the deceased as…

11 November 2024, 7:47 am

Procurement process for Kibaale industrial park land in final stages

By Kato Joseph Kibaale Finance Minister Matia Kasaija has called on Kibaale district Local Government authorities to fast-track the procurement process for the land that has been acquired for the establishment of an industrial park and storage facilities for farmers…

11 November 2024, 5:34 am

40-year-old man stabbed to death in Kibaale

By Kato Joseph Nyamarunda Police in Kibaale district are investigating the circumstances surrounding the death of a 40-year-old man, identified as Michael Byaruhanga, a resident of Muziizi village in Nyamarunda subcounty, who was stabbed last night. It is alleged that…

4 November 2024, 8:24 pm

Pregnant 15-year-old among 2,627 set for PLE in Kibaale

By Kato Joseph A 15-year- old girl is among the 2627 candidates who were briefed yesterday to sit for Primary Leaving Examinations (PLE), scheduled to begin on Wednesday in Kibaale district. The pregnant girl, whose identity is withheld since she…

4 November 2024, 7:56 pm

Unknown assailants murder 64-year-old woman in Kibaale

By Kato Joseph Police in Kibaale district are investigating the brutal murder of a 64-year-old woman in Busaana cell, Kibaale town council. The deceased has been identified as Margret Night, a resident of Busaana cell and a wife to John…

14 August 2024, 11:20 am

MP Basemera cautions residents on mortgaging land titles to moneylenders

By Kato Joseph The Kibaale Woman Member of Parliament, Noeline Kisembo Basemera, has advised residents in Nyamarwa parish, Nyamarwa subcounty, to be cautious when mortgaging their land titles to moneylenders. Her advice comes as the Uganda Land Commission is currently…

Mission and Vision

BACKGROUND

Started in January 2018, Karuguuza Development Radio- KDR 100.3 FM station offers several educational and participatory programming on basic human rights, land rights, health, family relations, education, business, gender consciousness, and politics towards Political socio-economic transformation of communities in Bunyoro sub region.

Mission:

The mission of Karuguuza Development Radio- KDR is to run Radio professionally through offering a Platform to the people by encouraging them participate in Political, Socio-economic activities for better livelihoods and harmonious living.

Vision:
Have a United Prosperous Community living harmoniously with Sustainable growth & Spiritual development in Kibaale but Bunyoro in particular.

Target Audience:

Karuguuza Development Radio has a target audience of leaders, men, women, elders, people with disability, youth, and children.

Coverage:

Karuguuza Development Radio reaches a wide and has vast listenership of over 4 million people mostly farmers, business fraternity and Locals in the districts of Kibaale, Kagadi, Kakumiro, Hoima, Kyegegwa, Bundibugyo, Kyenjojo and parts of Mubende, Mityana respectively.

Languages Used:
Karuguuza Development Radio Broadcasts majorly in Runyoro, Rutooro, Runyankore, Rukiga, Lukonzo, English, Luganda, and Kinyarwanda.

Slogan:

”Voice of All ( Iraka Lya Boona )