About the station
Broadcasting with heart, purpose, and cultural resonance. We are Western Uganda's premier community media platform, giving an authentic voice to our people, our heritage, and our aspirations.
“RUKIGA FM — EKICUNCU”
01 · Our mission
To inform, educate, inspire, and entertain the people of Rukiga District, Kigezi, and Western Uganda through trustworthy journalism, culturally enriching programming, and grassroots dialogue that empowers every listener.
02 · Our vision
To stand as the most trusted, vibrant, and impactful radio broadcasting voice in the region, bridging local communities with national and global opportunities while preserving our cherished linguistic and cultural identity.
What guides us
The principles that anchor every bulletin, discussion, and melody we broadcast.
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Committed to unbiased, verified, and responsible news reporting that respects factual accuracy above sensationalism.
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Prioritizing grassroots matters: agricultural advice, healthcare access, local enterprise, and uplifting rural families.
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Celebrating Rukiga customs, proverbs, indigenous folk music, and linguistic richness across generations.
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Leveraging crystal-clear broadcasting standards and modern digital streaming to reach the diaspora worldwide.
Our roots
The name EKICUNCU symbolizes warmth, gathering, and the central meeting place where news and companionship are shared. Broadcasting from Muhanga Town Council, Rukiga District, along the bustling Mbarara–Kabale Highway, our commitment remains anchored in serving the terrace-farming communities, market traders, youth innovators, and families who make this scenic gateway of Kigezi so vibrant.
Studio Headquarters: Muhanga Town Council, Rukiga District, Western Uganda (along Mbarara–Kabale Road).
