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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25 November 2025, 4:35 pm

Uganda police updates emergency numbers to enhance public safety

By Byamukama Alozious The Uganda Police Force has released updated emergency contact numbers to improve response and communication during the upcoming general elections and other incidents. Speaking at a press conference at Police Headquarters in Naguru, SP Aisha Kayongo emphasised…

25 November 2025, 2:35 pm

The role of police in electoral process

By SP Dr. Aisha Kayongo (PhD) Elections are the foundation of democratic governance, and for them to be credible, free, and fair, a secure environment must be maintained before, during, and after the polls. The police play a vital role…

24 November 2025, 4:24 pm

DVA coalition joins global campaign to end violence against women

By Annet Nakato A civil society coalition uniting organisations that defend the rights of girls and women, the DVA Coalition, has joined the global community in commemorating the 16 Days of Activism Against Gender-Based Violence. Grace Naiga, who leads the…

18 November 2025, 4:33 pm

Children’s rights defenders raise alarm on online sexual violence

Byamukama Alozious Organizations for children’s rights have raised alarm over sexual violence. Timothy Opobo, the Executive Director of Africhild, said violence online has affected 302 million children globally and at least 300 have accessed harmful information online. He noted that the…

18 November 2025, 2:10 pm

Ministry of health working hard to prevent premature

Byamukama Alozious Mulago Women and Specialized Neonatal Hospital in Kampala hosted a crucial event, shedding light on the challenges of premature births in Uganda. Dr. Diana Atwine, Permanent Secretary of the Ministry of Health, emphasized that many mothers don’t seek…

11 November 2025, 4:38 pm

Boosting confidence and self-esteem in young people

By Wilex Mukisa Youth Talk show| Every Saturday 2:00–3:30 PM In this episode of Mama FM’s Youth talk show, we share practical tips on how young people can build confidence and boost their self-esteem. Listen to the informative and educative…

11 November 2025, 1:26 pm

What you need to know about Spina Bifida and Hydrocephalus

By Patrick Ssenoga Disability is not Inability | Every Wednesday 1:15–3:00 PM In this episode of Disability is Not Inability, we discuss Spina Bifida and Hydrocephalus, what they are, how they develop, and their common signs and symptoms. We also…

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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.