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12 August 2026, 5:22 pm

NUVA launches national referees training course in Lira City

By Regina Lalam Lira — The Northern Uganda Volleyball Association (NUVA), in partnership with the Uganda Volleyball Federation (UVF), officially opened the 2026 National Referees Training Course on Tuesday, 11 August 2026, at Lavington Park, formerly known as Coronation Park,…

12 August 2026, 5:10 pm

Wisdom High School to host historic FUFA girls’ football trials in Kole

By Frank Oyugi Wisdom High School, located in Akalo Sub-county along the Lira–Aduku Road in Kole District, has finalised preparations to host the Federation of Uganda Football Associations (FUFA) Girls’ Football Trials and Talent Identification Clinic scheduled for 18–19 August…

12 August 2026, 9:17 am

Otuke LC5 boss welcomes Minister Balaam’s directives

By Isaac Erick Odongo Kampala, Uganda — The Minister for Local Government, Hon Balaam Barugahara Ateenyi, has written to all LC5 chairpersons, mayors and speakers of councils across Uganda, directing them to immediately begin implementing key government laws aimed at…

11 August 2026, 6:56 pm

Lango beekeeper earns Shs150,000 per gram from bee venom

By Regina Lalam & Bobson Opio Lira City, Lango — A beekeeper in Omito, Lira City West Division, is turning beekeeping into a profitable venture and inspiring other farmers in Lango to explore the business. Bob Ambrose Okello manages more…

11 August 2026, 2:06 pm

Inside Lango MPs’ Akii-Bua tour: roads, airfield and hotel funds dominate

By Frank Oyugi and Felix Omara Lira City — Members of the Lango Parliamentary Group (LPG) spent the weekend inspecting infrastructure across Lira City, raising concerns over missing road funds, unfulfilled aviation commitments and financing gaps facing the local hospitality…

8 August 2026, 5:39 pm

UTC Lira playground upgrade begins with Dwog Pacu and LPG support

By Regina Lalam Speaking at the event, Chris Ogwang Alele, Projects Coordinator at UTC Lira, said the institution has two football pitches where dumping of soil has already been carried out by the Akii-Bua team. “The total cost of this…

7 August 2026, 5:41 pm

Government calls for unity as corruption undermines cooperatives

By Hillary Opio Omara & Regina Lalam The Ministry of Trade, Industry and Cooperatives, through the Uganda Warehouse Receipt System Authority (UWRSA), has warned cooperative societies against corruption and internal leadership wrangles, saying the two challenges continue to undermine the…

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”