106.8 ABS FM

About 106.8 ABS FM

Location: Plot 56 Acholi Road, Gulu Municipality

Tel:(Office ) +256 757 444 669, +256 782 765 322

Studio lines: 0716 444 669,0753 212 030, 0787 500 322

Email: oryemj@gmail.com, acholibroadcastingfm@gmail.com

Vision: To be the number one trusted local language radio station in Northern Uganda.

106.8 ABS FM is an independent community radio station empowering the community through education, agriculture, health, culture, and development. We broadcast in Luo and English and provide community participation through four live on-air studio lines.

News language: Bulletins available in Luo and English.

Celebrating Acholi Culture

The Bwola Dance — a proud symbol of Acholi unity and heritage.

Programme Highlights — 2023/4

Morning, Afternoon & Evening Shows

🕕 The Early Bird Show — Koko Winyo (Lakwal, Latworo) 06:00–10:00

As one prepares and starts the new day, Koko Winyo spices the morning with information and entertainment. Weather forecast, general news, market news, and paper highlights are delivered bedside. Issues affecting community (roads, water, markets), birthday messages, and interactive talkback with four live studio lines.

🕙 It’s Possible Show — Twere 10:00–12:00

Family & farming focus: cooking, education, health, market & road conditions. Weather updates, news & paper highlights for those who missed the morning. Community issues and talkback continue — audience participation encouraged.

🕐 Cawa me Ojoga 13:00–14:00

A traditional cooking show — local Acholi recipes and preservation techniques. Occasional guests and demonstrations on mixing traditional with scientifically proven methods of food preservation.

🕑 The Afternoon Delight — Der 14:00–17:00

Market experiences, direct calls from sellers/buyers about goods and prices, lost & found segment, and topical discussions to unknot community mysteries and occurrences.

🕔 Meeting Point — Kube 17:00–21:00

Connecting people across locales — sharing experiences, views, and news. Inspiring local songs, national and world news highlights, and open talkback with the audience.

News & Current Affairs

📰 News Bulletins (daily)

10-minute bulletins throughout the year. Ki Lak Nyango at 7:00, 8:00 and 9:00 AM; Anga Kato at 7:00 PM. Danyo topical discussions follow Ki Lak Nyango on Saturdays. Bulletins are in Luo and English.

📻 Mewu Kono — "What About Yours"

Coverage of current affairs and development issues from Acholi and Lango sub-regions. Airs daily between 06:00–06:20 with Koko Winyo crews and other presenters. Features: Women Special (rape/VCT/HIV/violence), We Too Have A Voice (disability issues), Farmers' Forum (farming practices — Homa Farms Ltd supports), Thanks Were Due (short thanks segment), Makes U Smile (tension-relief and sitcom drama), Keep Uganda Clean (public health awareness).

📣 Leyo Tam / Nywako Tam — Fix My Community (weekly debate)

120 minutes of public discussion that connects rural communities with leaders and policymakers. Community voices from all corners of Acholi & Lango and beyond; presenters gather voices directly from villages; expert Q&A segments.

Business & Debate

💼 Biacara (Tue & Fri) — 60 minutes

Business program with intro, biz news, interviews, features, expert opinion, market info and summary. Oballim Steven contributes. Format includes spot messages as scheduled.

🗣️ Danyo & Dwon pi kuc — The Great Two

Two long talk-shows: Danyo (Saturday 08:00–10:00) tackles cross-cutting issues with technical guests. Dwon pi kuc (Wednesday 21:00–22:00) is a non-partisan forum where political parties present policies — moderated by Labalpiny Alfred.

🛣️ Igudu (On the Road) — Saturdays 15:00–16:00

Transport, road use, morals and community corrections for good governance and politics. Hosted with support from the Programs Manager.

Sport — Tuku

⚽ Sports-Tuku (multiple slots)

Three sports programmes daily: Early Bird sports briefs (previous day highlights), Midmorning Tuku (issues facing the sports fraternity; local/national/international leagues), Lok Odilo ABS (transfers, gossip, scores), Tuku Matye Forum (analysis and development of local sports).

Arts, Culture & Music

🎭 Coko Paco & Mung Pa Acholi — Sundays 19:00–22:00

Cultural programming produced by Justin and Nero Lutino — historians, storytellers and cultural experts discuss Acholi traditions, past and present. Audience participation encouraged.

🪘 Tekwaro & Wer Kwaro — Saturdays 19:00–22:00

In collaboration with Ker Kwaro Acholi to rediscover Acholi culture and traditional music. Historians and storytellers join the show.

🌳 Ojwer Kori — "Your Root" (weekly)

Tracing lineage, clan histories, local place-names and Joggi-deity worship. The Office of the Paramount Chief and elders support this program.

💍 Tol Wat — weekly

Program focusing on marriage traditions (traditional, religious, civil), featuring couples, Neri and Waci participants — inspiring stories and relationship guidance.

🎵 Music — Various weekly slots

Musical requests and a variety of music, with an emphasis on Luo-language songs and music from our land.

💔 Ogony Laa — Late night (22:00–00:00)

Heartbreak and relationship mending program with audience input and experts. Hosted by Labalpiny Alfred — aims to repair relationships and support economic help where necessary.

⛪ Sunday Morning — 06:00–10:00

Religion and spirituality: news, music, sports highlights and inspirational talks from across the land.

Education & Health

📚 Ngec Ki Dongo Lobo — Saturday 10:00–12:00 (120 mins)

Education in action: rebuilding education & health post-conflict, child-driven programs and development topics.

🩺 Dakta-na — Mondays 08:00–09:00 (56 mins)

Health talk show with technical experts and partner organizations. Topics change weekly depending on partners and priorities.

🎭 Wan Lwak — Sunday 18:00–18:30 (radio drama)

Drama by Lamele Theatre Group addressing social issues and solutions for the region.

🗳️ Dwon Wa — Sundays 16:00–17:00 (36 mins)

Political talk show with support from partner organizations; tailored political programming and expert guests.

⚖️ Yabo Wang / Human Rights Awareness — Selected days 20:00–21:00 (36 mins)

Rights awareness programming including crime prevention and development of Northern Uganda.

Short Features & Community Bits

Thanks Were Due — 6 minutes of public thank-you messages.
Makes U Smile — tension-relief, jokes & sitcom drama.
Farmers' Forum — farming practices and successes (community sponsorship noted).

Audience are availed the opportunity to participate via interactive calls and written messages. There are four phone lines direct in the on-air studio for live audience participation.

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