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19 August 2024, 12:59 pm

Women in media leaving the newsroom

By Regina Nassanga Women journalists in Uganda are leaving newsrooms in search of greener pastures. They are primarily leaving due to poor pay, sexual harassment, violence, and intimidation from both the state and the public. The Human Rights Network for…

17 August 2024, 2:15 pm

Advancing reproductive rights in Africa through regional litigation collaboratio…

By Byamukama Alozious The Reproductive Justice Litigation Baraza 2024, held under the theme “Reimagining a Regional Africentric Approach to Litigating Reproductive Justice Through South-to-South Knowledge Exchange,” has emphasised the crucial importance of regional collaboration in advancing reproductive health and rights…

16 August 2024, 4:02 pm

City Mayor Lukwago calls for an immediate alternative landfill

By Philip Onyango  Lord Mayor Erias Lukwago has urged the government to take immediate action to prevent another garbage slide tragedy like the recent Kiteezi landfill incident, which resulted in loss of life and property. Speaking to the media at…

16 August 2024, 1:19 pm

Eight women-owned firms receive contracts worth UGX 1.6 billion

Philip Onyango These women-led businesses are the first beneficiaries of the Advancing Women Entrepreneurs initiative, launched by MTN Uganda in partnership with various organisations, including ATC Uganda. The initiative, spearheaded by MTN Uganda, aims to empower more women to take…

15 August 2024, 10:05 am

Journalists urged to prioritise reporting on maternal health

By Byamukama Alozious As Uganda continues to face challenges in maternal mortality, journalists are being urged to prioritise maternal health in their reporting. Statistics show that 12 mothers die every day in Uganda, despite a slight decrease from 16 deaths…

14 August 2024, 4:50 pm

SRHR Alliance holds a national interfaith dialogue on adolescent health

By Annet Nakato As youths across the country continue to face various challenges, many have been pushed into actions that are sometimes harmful to their lives. In response, SRHR Alliance has launched the annual National Interfaith Dialogues with religious leaders…

12 August 2024, 8:02 pm

Court to hear a case of alleged theft of UGX 600m

By Annet Nakato The commercial court in Nakasero, presided over by lady justice Patience Tumusiime Rubagumya, has set 2nd September as the start date for hearing a case involving allegations of the theft of UGX 600 million. Godfrey Muhiirwa, the…

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.