Mama FM
Recent posts
11 June 2026, 1:11 pm
From kitchen to business: Building a bakery brand as a woman
By Regina Nassanga In this episode of Women, Let’s Talk, we speak with a successful baker, entrepreneur, and baking trainer about her inspiring journey from baking at home to running a professional bakery business. She shares how her passion for…
11 June 2026, 11:35 am
New health leadership promises continuity and stronger healthcare services
By Byamukama Alozious Uganda’s health sector entered a new leadership phase on Wednesday as former Health Minister Dr. Jane Ruth Aceng officially handed over office to the newly appointed Minister of Health, Dr. Chris Baryomunsi, alongside incoming ministers Dr. Charles…
11 June 2026, 10:48 am
Unsafe abortions, stigma worry health experts
By Byamukama Alozious Health experts and reproductive health advocates have raised concern over increasing stigma, misinformation and unsafe abortion practices that continue to endanger the lives of women and girls in Uganda. The concerns were raised during a Science Café…
10 June 2026, 2:23 pm
Her Land, Her Rights: Protecting Women from Land Grabbing
By Regina Nassanga This program: Women have legal rights to own, inherit, and protect land. Awareness, proper documentation, community support, and access to legal assistance are essential tools in preventing land grabbing and securing women’s property rights. If you want…
10 June 2026, 12:04 pm
Rights Groups Demand Probe Into Alleged Threats Against Woman With Alb…
By Annet Nakato Human rights activists and disability advocates have called on police to urgently investigate alleged threats and an attempted ritual attack targeting a woman with albinism in Kyotera District. The calls were made during a press briefing held in Kampala ahead of the International Albinism Awareness Day celebrations scheduled for June 13. Olive Namutebi, the Executive Director of Albinism Umbrella Uganda, accused police in Nakatogo Village of failing to properly register and investigate a complaint filed by Sylvia Nakiyimba, despite alleged witness accounts and confessions from suspects linked to the incident. According to Namutebi, Nakiyimba has been living in fear since March 4, 2026, after suspected attackers reportedly raided a neighboring home in Katoogo Village in Kyotera District. Community members who reportedly apprehended the suspects alleged that the attackers admitted they had targeted the wrong home and were instead looking for Nakiyimba. Namutebi said the incident reflects the continued dangers faced by persons with albinism due to harmful myths and ritual sacrifice practices that still exist in some communities. She further alleged that the suspects linked the planned attack to Luwooza Gonzaga, a relative of Nakiyimba and the late Margaret Nakabubi, another woman with albinism who was murdered in 2023 under brutal circumstances. According to Namutebi, Nakabubi’s body was allegedly found mutilated, with some body parts removed before the remains were burned. However, no arrests or prosecutions have reportedly been made in connection with the killing. Namutebi accused officers at Nakatogo Police Station of dismissing Nakiyimba’s complaint as a “small family matter” despite what she described as credible witness testimonies and alleged confessions from suspects. She also criticized remarks allegedly made by the Kyotera District Police Commander, who reportedly stated that courts only handle cases involving direct eyewitnesses. Namutebi described the remarks as legally misleading and called on the Inspector General of Police to intervene immediately. She demanded the immediate registration and investigation of Nakiyimba’s complaint, the arrest of the main suspect named in the allegations, and the reopening of investigations into the murder of Margaret Nakabubi. Namutebi warned that attacks against persons with albinism remain a serious concern in Uganda and across Africa. She cited Uganda’s 2025 annual crime report, which reportedly recorded 61 ritual sacrifice-related murders within a year, alongside similar attacks involving persons with albinism in neighboring countries, including Malawi. Meanwhile, Esther Kyozira, the Chief Executive Officer of the National Union of Disabled Persons of Uganda (NUDIPU), urged the media and government institutions to intensify awareness campaigns aimed at protecting the rights of persons with albinism. Kyozira noted that many people with albinism continue to face stigma, discrimination, and threats fueled by long-standing myths claiming that their body parts can bring wealth and prosperity. The stakeholders called upon government agencies, the Uganda Human Rights Commission, and development partners to strengthen protection mechanisms, ensure justice for victims, and expand public awareness campaigns against violence targeting persons with albinism. Speaking emotionally during the briefing, Sylvia Nakiyimba said she continues to live in fear and appealed to authorities to provide her with urgent protection and support. The allegations raised by disability rights activists point to ongoing concerns over the safety of persons with albinism in Uganda, particularly in rural communities where harmful myths linked to ritual practices still persist. The claims of police inaction, if confirmed, could further fuel criticism about the handling of cases involving vulnerable groups and ritual sacrifice-related crimes. The renewed calls to reopen investigations into the 2023 murder of Margaret Nakabubi also highlight concerns over unresolved cases involving violence against persons with albinism and the broader challenge of securing justice for victims.
8 June 2026, 4:23 pm
Uganda strengthens Ebola response as Ministry of Health reassures public
By Byamukama Alozious The Ministry of Health has reassured Ugandans and the international community of the country’s continued commitment and capacity to contain the ongoing outbreak of Sudan Ebola Virus Disease, emphasising that the situation remains under control despite a…
2 June 2026, 2:50 pm
Uganda strengthens palliative care services with 11 ambulance donation
By Byamukama Alozious Uganda has strengthened its palliative care services following the handover of 11 fully equipped mobile clinic ambulances donated through the Hope on Wheels initiative to support hospice and community outreach services across the country. The ambulances, which…
31 May 2026, 1:47 pm
Lawyer defends Muganga appointment, calls dual citizen ban unconstitutional
By Annet Nakato A Kampala-based lawyer has challenged claims that the appointment of Dr Lawrence Muganga, a dual Ugandan-Canadian citizen, as Minister of State for Internal Affairs contravenes Ugandan law. The controversy arises from provisions of the Uganda Citizenship and…
29 May 2026, 4:17 pm
Journalists urged to champion disability-inclusive reporting
By Byamukama Alozious Society can be more disabling than disability itself due to negative attitudes, inaccessible environments and communication barriers, disability rights advocates have said. The remarks were made during a breakfast meeting on disability-inclusive reporting organised by the Uganda…
27 May 2026, 8:05 pm
Health Advocates Call for Greater Political Commitment Amid Healthcare Funding C…
Health advocates have called for stronger political will and increased prioritization of healthcare services to ensure vulnerable communities continue accessing essential treatment despite growing funding constraints. Speaking during a discussion on healthcare access and financing, Buki Williams of Akina Mamawa…