Radio Ankole 99.3 FM

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: ankoleradio@yahoo.com and radioankole@gmail.com, as well as phone numbers +256777798993 and +256779997480.