

3 August 2024, 3:20 pm
By Philip Onyango The Ministry of Health (MOH) has announced that monkeypox has been detected in the country, with two people suspected to be infected. This was revealed by the Minister of Health, Dr. Jane Ruth Aceng, during a press…
3 August 2024, 12:47 pm
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
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
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.…
1 August 2024, 12:39 pm
By Byamukama Alozious Uganda is a nation of youth, with at least 70% of its population being young people and 50% under 18 years old. Over 10 million children are enrolled in schools, a number that greatly exceeds the available…
31 July 2024, 9:46 am
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
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
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
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
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.
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.