REF-FM Kyangwali

REF-FM Kyangwali streams live from Kyangwali, Uganda, on Tuninga Radio.

This radio station specializes in Variety music.

The broadcaster provides a community-based radio service aimed at inspiring refugees and host communities to become active and self-reliant. The station’s programming focuses on positive information related to society, life, and opportunities, intending to serve a potential listenership of over 125,000 people. It distinguishes itself as the only radio station in the area exclusively dedicated to serving refugee and host communities, offering a unique platform for reaching a significant and previously untapped audience striving for a more peaceful and better life. The broadcaster’s ambition is to cultivate a substantial following on social media and expand its reach significantly within a short timeframe. The station’s content is designed to foster a sense of family and community among listeners. The station’s programming details are not explicitly outlined on the website, but it is implied that the content is delivered by a crew of aspiring members. The broadcaster aims to have a dozen crew members. The website mentions a connection to other radio stations within the REF-FM family, including BidibidiFM, REF FM Kakuma & Kalobeyei, and REF-FM Ukerewe. BidibidiFM, a collaboration with DW Akadamie, StraightTalk Foundation, and REF FM, originates from the largest refugee settlement in the world. REF FM Kakuma & Kalobeyei operates within the Kakuma Refugee Camp, while REF-FM Ukerewe serves the island of Ukerewe and is run by individuals with albinism and other inhabitants, aiming to provide them with a voice and promote acceptance. The station's history is rooted in a refugee settlement initially opened in the 1960s, which has since expanded to accommodate refugees primarily from Rwanda, Congo, and (South) Sudan, among other nationalities. The current population of the settlement exceeds 125,000 individuals. The broadcaster was initiated through a partnership between a Dutch-based foundation and an international NGO, Action Africa Help International. It operates under the regulatory oversight of the nation Communication Commission (UCC) and is supervised by a locally-based NGO. The physical studios are located in Kasonga Basecamp within the refugee settlement. The station’s operations are supported through contact lines – a studio line at 0777505348 and a sales line at 0785953537 – and email communication. Visitors can find the studios in the container area of the refugee settlement. The broadcaster is part of a wider network of stations focused on providing a voice to marginalized communities and promoting self-reliance within refugee and host settings.