3 September 2024, 4:50 pm

Empowering female journalists to promote peaceful elections

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…

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7 April 2026, 11:19 am

Ufahari Girls urge balanced approach to mental health in schools

By Byamukama Alozious Ufahari Girls, a girl-led initiative advocating for the wellbeing, mental health, and rights of girls and young women, has launched a movement combining faith, mentorship, and mental health awareness in schools across Uganda to address the growing…

1 April 2026, 2:25 pm

Preventive care in infancy key to avoiding hearing loss

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1 April 2026, 12:15 pm

Addressing misconceptions about children with down syndrome in our communities

By Ssenoga Patrick Obuleme Ssibutesobola (Disability Is Not Inability) – Every Wednesday | 1:15–3:00 PM In this week’s episode, we hosted Mrs Veronica Nankusu and Caroline Naluwemba from Inclusion Uganda. They highlighted common misconceptions surrounding Down syndrome and shared practical…

30 March 2026, 2:11 pm

Crime Drops by 10% as Police Release 2025 Annual Report

Byamukama Alozious The Uganda Police Force has reported a significant decline in crime, according to its 2025 Annual Crime Report released today. Presenting the report, Inspector General of Police Abas Byakagaba said a total of 196,405 cases were recorded in…

30 March 2026, 11:57 am

Climate change is quietly making food unsafe in Uganda

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Mission and Vision

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.

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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.