Radio West 25th anniversary celebration kicks off at Kakyeka

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Supporters of Radio West have started thronging Kakyeka Stadium in Mbarara city to show their support in the celebrations to mark the 25th anniversary of the number one Radio Station in the western region. 

There is heavy Police and security deployment in and around Kakyeka Stadium. Several vendors have already set up stalls around all corners of the event venue with high expectations of making profits. The current mood at the stadium signifies expected massive attendance. This year’s anniversary is dubbed “Ekinihiiro Rwigura-Mpata”.

People lining up to enter Kakyeka stadium where Radio West's Ekinihiiro Rwigura-Mpata celebrations to mark 25 years are taking place in Mbarara city. (Photo by Abdukarim Ssengendo)

Radio West is an FM radio station under Vision Group based in Western Region.  

According to the IPSOS 2022 report, Radio West was ranked number one in the western region as the most listened to radio both in market share and reach, a position they have maintained for a number of years.

Plenty of food and nyama choma for revellers at no cost. (Photo by Abdukarim Ssengendo)

Plenty of food and nyama choma for revellers at no cost. (Photo by Abdukarim Ssengendo)

The number one Radio Station began broadcasting on April 10, 1999, and it was bought by Vision Group in 2008.

The station is hailed for producing prominent citizens like the Mbarara city mayor Robert Mugabe Kakyebezi who worked with the radio for over 16 years, agriculture minister Frank Tumwebaze, Kazo county Member of Parliament Dan Kimosho and Ntungamo district chairperson Sam Mucunguzi among others.

Adolf Ayoreka, a journalist with Vision Group munching on some pieces of meat during Radio West's Ekinihiiro Rwigura-Mpata celebrations. (Photo by Abdukarim Ssengendo)

“Ekinihiiro Rwigura-Mpata” is sponsored by Pepsi, MTN and TV West.

Revellers have been served meals and they are expected to enjoy lots of performances and prizes.