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5 June 2025, 3:26 pm
How domestic violence holds women back from leadership
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, 5:02 pm
Challenging cultural myths around girls and women with clubfoot
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…
2 June 2025, 3:07 pm
Inspiring change from Wandegeya
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
Akina Mama wa Afrika celebrates 40 years of women’s empowerment
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…
19 May 2025, 9:40 pm
UMWA empowers Northern Uganda Journalists to champion Gender Equality in media
By Catherine Apalat The Uganda Media Women’s Association (UMWA) has successfully concluded a series of onsite gender learning visits across five districts in Northern Uganda. They are: Lira, Amolatar, Pader, Apac, and Gulu. These visits were aimed at promoting gender-sensitive…
10 May 2025, 3:40 pm
Women’s groups urge protection of African values and women’s rights
By Nakato Annet As Uganda hosts the 3rd African Inter-Parliamentary Conference on Family Values and National Sovereignty, concerns are growing among various women’s groups about whether the conference will deliver meaningful outcomes or merely repeat the unfulfilled promises of previous…
23 April 2025, 2:49 pm
Power at the grassroots: stories of women in local leadership
By Regina Nassanga Listen to this inspiring conversation of women in local politics. Abakyala Tweyogerere radio programme features Asumputa Mutesi (Woman Councilor, Makerere 3) and Nakyobe Slylivia (Woman Councilor, Kawempe 2), they share their journeys, victories, and the real challenges…
30 March 2025, 2:48 pm
Profile of a woman leader in investment, business strategy, and entrepreneurship
By Flora Aduk Listen to this episode of Her Story 256 where we host Aaliyah Ssekataba a leader in investment, business strategy, and entrepreneurship. Her Story 256 is hosted by Flora Aduk and airs every Saturday from 3:30pm-5:00pm.
29 March 2025, 4:03 pm
Profile of a writer and child rights activist
By Regina Nassanga Listen to Abakyala Tweyogerere radio program which airs every Thursday 1:15-3:00. In this episode we host Vastine Barinda, a writer and child’s rights activist. Listen to her inspiring journey of writing and advocating for the rights of…
6 March 2025, 2:20 pm
Women urge government to address electoral violence against women
By Byamukama Alozious As Uganda prepares for the 2026 general elections, women’s rights activists, united under the Forum for Women Development (FOWEDE), are calling on the government to take immediate action to address electoral violence against women. Winfred Kiiza, a…