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11 December 2025, 3:14 pm

Byamukama Alozious named 2025 health journalist of the Year

By Laila Ndagire Byamukama Alozious has been recognised as the 2025 Health Journalist of the Year by the Ministry of Health, a milestone highlighting his sustained commitment to reporting on mental health, reproductive health, refugee rights, and public health accountability…

10 December 2025, 10:05 pm

Feminist movements in Uganda confront rising threats and challenges

By Annet Nakato Feminist movements across Uganda and the wider region are grappling with a rapidly shifting landscape marked by rising violence against women and girls (VAWG), shrinking civic space, intensifying climate crises, and an alarming surge in digital and…

8 December 2025, 3:19 pm

Women leading change: Female leaders shaping Uganda’s 2026 elections

By Regina Nassanga Women Let’s Talk | Every Thursday 1:15–3:00 PM In this episode of Women Let’s Talk, Ms Kevin Namakula, an aspiring woman councillor for Lukuli Nanganda, Makindye Division, discusses the unique qualities and perspectives that women bring to…

3 December 2025, 4:10 pm

Investigation: The decline of Wandegeya Market

By Byamukama Alozious In 2013, the Government of Uganda completed the construction of Wandegeya Market, designed with two sections: one for food vendors and another for general merchandise. Ten years on, the food-vending section has been neglected and left behind.…

2 December 2025, 10:21 am

Uganda marks World AIDS Day as Museveni urges renewed HIV fight

By Byamukama Alozious Uganda on Monday commemorated World AIDS Day in Kizinda Town Council, Bushenyi District, with President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni urging the country to “remain vigilant” and protect itself against HIV. The message, delivered on his behalf by Vice…

30 November 2025, 8:38 pm

Putting nutrition at the frontline

By Byamukama Alozious Kamara Daniel, a dedicated nutritionist, has been recognised as Outstanding Nutritionist of the Year 2025 during the 6th Heroes in Health Awards held in Kampala on 14th November 2025. This milestone achievement marks a significant shift in…

30 November 2025, 11:40 am

A life saved: Joan Nambumba’s journey from isolation to hope

By Byamukama Alozious In a small village in Kireka, Luweero, 15-year-old Joan Nambumba was born with epilepsy, a condition that has significantly affected her life. Abandoned by her parents, Vincent Senoga and an unknown mother, Joan was taken in by…

25 November 2025, 4:35 pm

Uganda police updates emergency numbers to enhance public safety

By Byamukama Alozious The Uganda Police Force has released updated emergency contact numbers to improve response and communication during the upcoming general elections and other incidents. Speaking at a press conference at Police Headquarters in Naguru, SP Aisha Kayongo emphasised…

25 November 2025, 2:35 pm

The role of police in electoral process

By SP Dr. Aisha Kayongo (PhD) Elections are the foundation of democratic governance, and for them to be credible, free, and fair, a secure environment must be maintained before, during, and after the polls. The police play a vital role…

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.