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3 August 2024, 12:47 pm

Ministry of health launches new plan to combat hepatitis B

By Byamukama Alozious The Ministry of Health has unveiled a comprehensive strategy to tackle Hepatitis B, which continues to pose a significant threat to the lives of Ugandans. The “National Viral Hepatitis Prevention and Control Strategic Plan 2023-28” was launched…

2 August 2024, 8:59 am

NSSF injects UGX 45 million to support local sports development

By Philip Onyango  The National Social Security Fund (NSSF) commits UGX 45 million to support local sports development at the 26th KAVC International Volleyball tournament, which will commence tomorrow at MTN Arena Lugogo. This was announced by Arimi Barbra, the…

2 August 2024, 8:42 am

Kampala businesses remain closed as owners continue strike on second day

By Philip Onyango  Business Traders enters the second day of their strike, protesting the government’s new tax measures and EFRIS system.  Traders were supposed to meet with President Yoweri Museveni yesterday at Kololo airstrip but unfortunately the meeting was halted.…

31 July 2024, 9:46 am

EC to demarcate electoral areas for 2026 general elections

By Annet Nakato The Electoral Commission (EC) is set to start the demarcation of electoral areas and reorganising the polling stations beginning next month (August) as the country draws closer to the 2026 general elections. Chairman Electoral Commission Justice Simon…

29 July 2024, 4:43 pm

2,300 aspiring doctors start internship

By Byamukama Alozious The Ministry of Health has announced the deployment of 2,300 medical interns to 52 government hospitals across the country. The deployment, which is set to begin on August 1, 2024, aims to improve the patient-doctor ratio and…

29 July 2024, 3:00 pm

Kireka community members meet to discuss government programmes

By Robbina Nanfuka In order to create awareness on government programmes, a meeting held in Kireka village on July 27, 2024, brought together residents of all ages to learn about government initiatives aimed at improving their lives. Facilitated by Community…

29 July 2024, 2:45 pm

Sex education for teenage girls and boys

By Catherine Apalat and Regina Nassanga Listen to Mama FM’s radio programme on the importance of early sex education for young girls and boys in communities and schools. Find the link here: The radio production is in Luganda. School children…

29 July 2024, 2:16 pm

Role of the government in domestic violence prevention

By Catherine Apalat and Regina Nassanga Listen to Mama FM’s women’s radio talk show programme on government efforts to reduce domestic violence cases in Uganda. Here is the link to the radio programme produced in the local language, Luganda.

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.