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
27 May 2026, 8:05 pm
Health advocates have called for stronger political will and increased prioritization of healthcare services to ensure vulnerable communities continue accessing essential treatment despite growing funding constraints. Speaking during a discussion on healthcare access and financing, Buki Williams of Akina Mamawa…
27 May 2026, 4:23 pm
Byamukama Alozious Health officials have said Uganda remains on high alert and continues to strengthen its preparedness and response systems following the recent Ebola outbreak in the region. The remarks were made during a training on epidemic preparedness and response…
27 May 2026, 12:41 pm
Byamukama Alozious Health experts have called for increased support, accurate sexual and reproductive health information, and access to skilled care to reduce the dangers associated with unsafe abortions, especially among teenagers and vulnerable women. The calls were made during a…
27 May 2026, 12:04 pm
Byamukama Alozious Key populations in Uganda, including sex workers and other vulnerable groups, continue to face stigma, limited access to diagnosis, and shrinking funding for sexually transmitted infection (STI) services, health experts have warned. The concerns were raised during a…
27 May 2026, 11:49 am
Triglycerides are among the most common types of fat found in the blood. In normal amounts, they are essential because the body uses them for energy. However, when triglyceride levels remain high over time, they can increase the risk of…
27 May 2026, 12:03 am
(L-R) Counsels Bbiira Brenda, Echebu Jude and Kamukama Obadia from the Uganda Law Society live in Mama FM studio. By Sammy Kitasimbwa Early Morning Hope | 6:30am–10:00am During this morning’s edition of Early Morning Hope, we were joined by Counsels…
25 May 2026, 12:21 pm
By Byamukama Alozious Young people and health advocates have called on the Government of Uganda to urgently prioritise menstrual health management through increased funding, stronger policies, improved sanitation facilities and affordable menstrual products to protect the dignity and future of…
25 May 2026, 12:09 am
By Byamukama Alozious People with hearing impairment have raised concerns over delayed access to Ebola information, warning that communication barriers are leaving many deaf Ugandans vulnerable as the country responds to the ongoing Ebola outbreak. The concerns were raised during…
24 May 2026, 4:54 pm
By Byamukama Alozious Health ministers and delegates from across Africa have called for stronger regional coordination and urgent action to contain the growing Ebola outbreak linked to the Bundibugyo strain, warning that if Uganda and the Democratic Republic of Congo…
23 May 2026, 8:53 pm
Today, Saturday 23 May 2026, during the youth programme from 2:00 pm to 3:30 pm, we hosted Mutaawe Trevor and Angello Billy from Nakaseke Secondary School, Nansubuga Miracle from Kitala Secondary School, and Jamila Juliet from Old Kampala Secondary School.…
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.