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16 July 2026, 3:31 pm

Visible, confident and unstoppable, life with vitiligo

By Flora Aduk Her Story 256 | Every Saturday | 3:30–5:00 PM This week on Her Story 256, we feature the inspiring stories of Cerinah Tugume and Ruth Owino, phenomenal women who are redefining what it means to live confidently,…

16 July 2026, 12:03 pm

Uganda discharges last Bundibugyo Ebola survivor as outbreak nears end

By Byamukama Alozious The government has discharged the last Ebola survivor from the Mulago National isolation centre at Mulago National Referral Hospital, bringing Uganda a step closer to officially ending the Bundibugyo Ebola Virus Disease outbreak. Speaking during the discharge…

8 July 2026, 7:50 pm

Nalowooza Allen: Living through a difficult choice

By Byamukama Alozious At just 18 years old, Nalowoza Allen (not real name) found herself facing an unplanned pregnancy while she was still in school. Afraid of stigma, worried about disappointing her family, and uncertain about her future, she made…

2 July 2026, 7:06 pm

Activists push to reform Uganda’s HIV law as stigma persists

By Alozious Byamukama Human rights advocates are renewing calls for reforms to Uganda’s HIV and AIDS Prevention and Control Act, arguing that some provisions of the law are outdated, continue to fuel stigma and discrimination against people living with HIV,…

30 June 2026, 4:55 pm

Violence still threatens Uganda’s schools

By Alozious Byamukama Sexual abuse, corporal punishment, emotional violence, bullying, harassment, child labour, neglect, and the denial of basic needs such as food, shelter and scholastic materials continue to threaten the safety and education of children in Uganda’s schools. New…

29 June 2026, 12:08 pm

What does it take to rebuild a life after the diaspora?

By Flora Aduk Her Story 256 | Every Saturday 3:30–5:00 PM In this episode of Her Story 256, we host Ms Lydia Kabasiita Mwesigwa, Head of Uganda Returnees, National Coordinator of Commonwealth Businesswomen Africa, and boy-child advocate. She shares her…

26 June 2026, 4:06 pm

Over 80 universities join national campaign to curb sickle cell disease

By Byamukama Alozious More than 80 universities and institutions of higher learning have launched the Inter-University Sickle Cell Disease Screening and Awareness Programme, an initiative aimed at strengthening nationwide awareness, promoting routine screening, and encouraging informed reproductive health decisions among…

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.