Radio Ankole 99.3 FM

Radio Ankole 99.3 FM broadcasts on 99.3 FM from Ntungamo, Uganda, and streams live on Tuninga Radio.

This radio station specializes in Variety, News, Talk, Sports, Religious music.

The station operates as a community-focused radio broadcaster providing Information, Education, and Entertainment to a broad listening area. Its programming aims to encourage active listener participation and emphasize social and economic transformation within the community. The broadcaster utilizes English, Runyankole/Rukiga, Kifumbira/Kinyarwanda, and Swahili languages to reach a diverse audience, extending its reach beyond local boundaries to include areas in Rwanda, Tanzania, and the Democratic Republic of Congo. The station’s mission is to serve as a primary media outlet, fostering engagement and contributing to positive change. It also provides a live online stream, accessible globally, ensuring listeners can tune in from anywhere in the world. The daily schedule features a variety of programming blocks designed to appeal to different interests. Weekday mornings begin with “World Update” followed by “Taru Taru” and “Yongyera Ahakumanya.” Mid-morning programming includes a dedicated sports segment. The afternoon features “Amahoro” and “Evening Drive,” culminating in evening shows like “Ryarenga Rita” and “Tuhikaane,” and a “Love Zone” segment. Weekend programming includes “Sunday Morning Glory,” a “Weekly Sports Roundup,” “Abato,” “Preaching,” and “Ebyenzarwa.” News bulletins are broadcast throughout the day in English, Kinyarwanda, Runyankole/Rukiga, and Swahili at scheduled intervals. Specific programs such as “Advent Special,” “Political, Social & Economic Transformation,” and “Country Show” are also regularly featured. The station was founded with the intention of acting as a vital source of information and entertainment for the community. It has grown to cover a wide geographical area, broadcasting on the station FM and streaming online. The station has experienced significant milestones, including the passing of key personnel, Musana Thomas, the Admin & Assistant Manager, and Mzee Elliott Kabangira Magande, the Manager who served from 2006 to 2024. These events are acknowledged on the website as a recognition of their contributions to the broadcaster. Ellu Katahinga currently serves as the Station Manager. The broadcaster maintains a physical presence and operates from a studio location. It provides a live online stream, allowing global access to its programming. The station actively engages with its listeners, aiming to foster a sense of community and encourage participation in its programs. The website serves as a central hub for information about the station, its schedule, and its mission, providing contact information via email addresses: [email protected] and [email protected], as well as phone numbers +256777798993 and +256779997480.