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18 July 2026, 4:47 am

Headteachers Decry Intimidation by Government Ministers

By Hillary Opio Omara & Regina Lalam Photo By Hillary Opio Omara LIRA — The Association of Secondary School Headteachers of Uganda (ASSHU) has strongly condemned the manner in which government ministers are conducting school inspections, accusing them of public…

17 July 2026, 8:21 am

Taxpayers ‘Money at risk as the office of RDC Alebtong investigates incom…

By Hillary Opio Omara ALEBTONG— The Assistant Resident District Commissioner of Alebtong, Lameck Ongom, has launched investigations into two government-funded health projects worth UGX 99,275,000 over allegations of shoddy work, incomplete construction, and falsified completion reports. The projects involved the…

15 July 2026, 4:31 pm

Museveni commissions NEC beef and beans factory in Gomba as UPDF pledges support

​By Frank Oyugi ​GOMBA — President Yoweri Museveni has directed investment licensing bodies to ensure that all newly licensed ventures are immediately supported with the prerequisite infrastructure needed for full operationalization. The President issued the directive while commissioning the newly…

14 July 2026, 11:17 am

LRA Returnees and Lango Diocese to Hold Prayer for Survivors

By Isaac Erick Odongo Lord Resistants Army (LRA)Returnees under their Association in collaboration with Lango diocese are planing to Organize prayer that aims to bring together survivors who were abducted by the Lord Resistant Army (LRA) and later returned home.…

12 July 2026, 10:52 pm

Four Arrested in Lira City Over Suspected Counterfeit UGX 3 Million

By Hillary Opio Omara LIRA CITY- Four suspects have been arrested in Lira City in a joint security operation by Police and the Uganda People’s Defence Forces (UPDF) over the alleged possession of counterfeit currency and materials suspected to be…

12 July 2026, 5:59 pm

Gov’t to Vaccinate 46.3 Million Livestock Against FMD

By Hillary Opio Omara The Government of Uganda is set to roll out a nationwide vaccination campaign targeting 46.3 million livestock in an effort to eliminate Foot-and-Mouth Disease. Speaking in Lira City, Dr. David Nelson Okello, Apac District Veterinary Officer…

Background

RADIO 94.3 Q-FM is a vibrant and resourceful community-based Radio which was established over 8 years ago and has a wide coverage of the entire Lango Sub Region with eight districts, parts of Kiryandingo and Masindi in Bunyoro, Gulu, Pader, Kitgum, Agago in Acholi Sub-Region and parts of Abim, Amuria, Kaberamaido and Soroti in Eastern region.
The radio with listenership of over 3 million people is one of the largest major-market broadcast media operators in Northern Uganda and the undisputed leader in news, sports reporting and talk show hosting. It produces original audio content, live events and exclusive programming broadcast via on-air and mobile platforms.
Q FM is located on plot 57 Oyam Road, opposite the play grounds of VH Public School and it’s in the heart of Lira Town. Its main broadcasting languages are Luo and English.
We aim to inform, educate and entertain our audiences and compensate for the trivial and inappropriate nature of existing coverage; promote unity, good governance, civic participation and development whilst explaining government and donor policies.

Mission and Vision

The mission of Q FM 94.3 Lira is to operate an effective, sustainable and community-based radio that will champion development within and around its footprint and strive for visible and measurable community support and programming content that reflects community demographics, needs and priorities.

Tagline

“Your idea is our strength”