

Mama FM
101.7 MHz
Kisaasi - Kampala
+256 393 113 848
info@umwamamafm.co.ug
https://www.umwamamafm.co.ug
101.7 MHz
Kisaasi - Kampala
+256 393 113 848
info@umwamamafm.co.ug
https://www.umwamamafm.co.ug
By Annet Nakato To promote peaceful elections in Uganda, SHED and KAD Initiative Uganda have collaborated to train female journalists in conflict-sensitive journalism. The training, held on 30-31 August 2024 at The Source of the Nile Hotel in Namanve, aimed…
13 June 2025, 7:46 pm
On Thursday , Kagadi District witnessed a remarkable gathering as prominent delegates including Pastors , Sheikhs from countries like DR Congo , Ghana , Germany , South Africa Ethiopia United under the Faith of Unity , led by Omukama Ruhanga…
12 June 2025, 9:42 pm
Byamukama Alozious The Ministry of Health is sounding the alarm on the growing burden of non-communicable diseases (NCDs) in Uganda. NCDs are increasingly becoming a major health concern in the country, accounting for over 41% of all deaths. The National…
12 June 2025, 2:33 pm
By Annet Nakato As Uganda’s population reaches nearly 46 million, according to the 2024 Uganda National Population and Housing Census (NPHC) conducted by the Uganda Bureau of Statistics (UBOS), the country faces growing challenges in delivering essential public services particularly…
5 June 2025, 3:26 pm
By Sammy Kitasimbwa Catch the powerful story from this week’s show Ssuubi Lya Kumakya (Early Morning Hope) which airs (Mon–Fri, 6:30–10:00am) as we hosted a woman councilor from Kikilu, Kkanisa, and Kisota zones, Kawempe division. She opened up about her…
4 June 2025, 7:07 pm
By Annet Nakato The National Union of Disabled Persons of Uganda (NUDIPU), in collaboration with the East Africa Centre for Disability Law and Policy (CDLP) and the Uganda Media Women’s Association (UMWA), has raised concern over a growing trend of…
4 June 2025, 5:02 pm
By Ssenoga Patrick Tune in to Mama FM’s “Disability Is Not Inability” Radio Program. Join us every Wednesday from 1:15–3:00 PM as we dive into powerful stories and tackle stigma. In this episode we create awareness about Clubfoot, we unpack…
3 June 2025, 7:28 pm
By Laila Ndagire As Uganda’s digital labour platforms continue to expand since 2015. Research conducted by International Labour Organisation (ILO) and Makerere University in 2024 reveals that approximately 18 platforms, both international and local operate in the country. Urban centres…
2 June 2025, 3:34 pm
By Wilex Mukisa Last Saturday, young voices took over the mic in the youth talk show program which airs (every Saturday 2:00-3:30pm) to unpack the impact of early marriages and how it fuels gender-based violence in our communities. The discussion…
2 June 2025, 3:07 pm
By Regina Nassanga Meet a young woman making a difference in her community. Through her initiative Kemi-Cares, she is empowering teenage mothers in the slums of Wandegeya in Kampala; economically and socially, giving them hope and a fresh start. Listen…
1 June 2025, 12:56 am
By Annet Nakato In a powerful celebration of resilience and progress, Akina Mama wa Afrika (AMwA) marked its 40th anniversary with a vibrant event held at Motiv in Bugolobi, aligning with the global observance of International Women’s Health Day. The…
INTRODUCTION
Mama FM is a community development women focused radio operating in Kampala and the greater central region of Uganda. The radio publishes live edutainment programs, features, live talk shows, music and news. Mama FM as a community radio aims at causing learning and social change. Mama FM’s reach is about 100 km from one of Kampala suburbs, Kisaasi. It broadcasts community development information and entertainment in a bi-lingual format Luganda and English. It creates space for women and other marginalized groups to meet over airwaves, discuss and learn about issues relevant to them and their lives. This improves their meaningful participation in decisions that affect their lives through strengthening their ability to communicate. Mama FM is a powerful social and economic platform in advancing women’s emancipation, and self-expression of marginalized groups like Persons with disabilities, youth, children and the elderly.
Station’s Slogan
The Voice To Listen To
Mission
Contribute towards empowering individuals and marginalized communities, especially women, by promoting their concerns and increasing their participation in the local and national development programs.
Vision
Have the concerns and voices of the less privileged in society take centre stage in the Uganda mass media for a fair and just world.