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5 March 2026, 3:48 pm

Malaria still a major threat to pregnant women in Africa- Study

Byamukama Alozious Malaria in pregnancy remains a leading contributor to a woman’s risk of maternal anaemia and its consequences in much of sub-Saharan Africa. A new study shows that malaria remains one of the leading causes of anaemia among pregnant…

4 March 2026, 8:38 am

UNBS Explains Product Testing Process, Timelines Amid Industry Concerns

By Annet Nakato The Uganda National Bureau of Standards (UNBS) has outlined how products submitted for testing are handled, addressing concerns from some manufacturers who claim testing procedures are costly and timeconsuming. Duncan Mugume Sample reception officer says one of…

3 March 2026, 11:34 am

Traders Urged to Verify Weighing Scales or Face Seizure

By Annet Nakato Traders using weighing scales have been urged to present their equipment for verification and calibration during scheduled inspection camps or risk having them confiscated. Dianel Arorwa Mananger Market Surveillance Uganda National Bureau of Standards (UNBS) say they…

2 March 2026, 1:24 pm

Does climate change affect HIV drugs and patient safety in Uganda?

By Byamukama Alozious Climate change is increasingly shaping the realities of HIV treatment in Uganda, where erratic weather patterns are disrupting food systems, transport networks, and health services. With over 1.5 million people living with HIV, according to the UNAIDS,…

28 February 2026, 12:42 pm

Digital violence and discrimination undermine Uganda’s HIV response

Byamukama Alozious Civil society organisations in Uganda have warned that structural discrimination, compounded by digital barriers, continues to undermine the country’s HIV response, leaving young people and vulnerable populations exposed to both stigma and systemic exclusion. Activists say these challenges,…

27 February 2026, 7:13 pm

ONC Unveils Tamini General Insurance Ahead of Official Launch

By Annet Nakato The Office of the National Chairman (ONC) has unveiled Tamini General Insurance, an Islamic insurance product operating under Salaam Bank, with its official launch scheduled for March 3. The launch will be presided over by President Yoweri…

25 February 2026, 11:33 am

Forum for African Women Educationalists Uganda Launches Shs20,000 Campaign to Su…

By Annet Nakato. The Forum for African Women Educationalists Uganda (FAWE Uganda) has launched a nationwide fundraising campaign encouraging every Ugandan to contribute Shs20,000 to support girls’ education, particularly those from financially challenged backgrounds. The campaign aims to prevent school…

20 February 2026, 2:49 pm

Reconceptualising justice: Laying foundations for a gender-equal world

By Byamukama Alozious A diverse group of social actors convened at the Bahá’í Information Centre auditorium in Kampala for a national roundtable dialogue on justice and gender equality. The consultation was organised by the Bahá’í Office of External Affairs (Uganda),…

19 February 2026, 10:00 am

Kyagulanyi’s appreciation of EU resolution taken out of context

By Byamukama Alozious Claim: A post circulating on TikTok under the handle @GamaOsaka alleges that Robert Kyagulanyi (Bobi Wine), the former presidential candidate in Uganda’s 2026–2031 election, appeared before the UK Parliament to report that his votes had been rigged.…

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.

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.