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14 August 2026, 1:03 am

Govt seeks Shs2.6bn tax waiver for Kilembe Mines

By Regina Lalam Parliament: The Ministry of Energy and Mineral Development is seeking a Shs2.6 billion waiver on tax arrears owed by Kilembe Mines Limited as the government-owned company winds up its operations to pave the way for a new…

14 August 2026, 12:54 am

Police in Kwania deny brutality allegations during Apire LC2 polls

By Hillary Opio Omara Kwania District: Tensions between the ruling National Resistance Movement (NRM) and the opposition Uganda People’s Congress (UPC) in Kwania District have escalated following a disputed LC2 election in Apire Parish, with police arresting five people over…

13 August 2026, 9:27 am

Girls outperform boys in Lira City mock examinations

By Isac Erick Odongo Lira City, Uganda — Girls have outperformed boys in the 2026 Lira City Primary Leaving Examination (PLE) mock examinations, while education officials have raised concerns about examination malpractice and uneven academic performance across schools. The results,…

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…

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”