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25 May 2026, 12:09 am
By Byamukama Alozious People with hearing impairment have raised concerns over delayed access to Ebola information, warning that communication barriers are leaving many deaf Ugandans vulnerable as the country responds to the ongoing Ebola outbreak. The concerns were raised during…
24 May 2026, 4:54 pm
By Byamukama Alozious Health ministers and delegates from across Africa have called for stronger regional coordination and urgent action to contain the growing Ebola outbreak linked to the Bundibugyo strain, warning that if Uganda and the Democratic Republic of Congo…
23 May 2026, 8:53 pm
Today, Saturday 23 May 2026, during the youth programme from 2:00 pm to 3:30 pm, we hosted Mutaawe Trevor and Angello Billy from Nakaseke Secondary School, Nansubuga Miracle from Kitala Secondary School, and Jamila Juliet from Old Kampala Secondary School.…
22 May 2026, 10:13 am
By Byamukama Alozious The Ministry of Education and Sports has launched new Mental Health and Psychosocial Support (MHPSS) materials for learning institutions following increasing concerns from students over stress, emotional exhaustion and mental pressure in schools. The materials, now officially…
20 May 2026, 9:01 am
By Byamukama Alozious National candlelight memorial day celebrations have renewed calls for stronger HIV prevention, treatment, and protection of women and girls as leaders, health experts, activists, and young people reflected on the country’s HIV burden and remembered lives lost…
19 May 2026, 12:39 pm
By Byamukama Alozious Health experts and education stakeholders are calling for the expansion of palliative care clubs in schools across Uganda, saying the initiative is transforming students into compassionate community leaders while extending support to vulnerable patients and families. Speaking…
14 May 2026, 2:41 pm
By Byamukama Alozious Aga Khan University has intensified efforts to strengthen Uganda’s fight against cancer as new data indicates a growing national burden affecting thousands of families across the country. During a media engagement on cancer awareness, Dr Deo Ssenkumba…
14 May 2026, 12:44 pm
By Byamukama Alozious Grace Aleper has praised the role of the media in promoting women’s businesses, amplifying women’s voices, and supporting peacebuilding efforts in the Karamoja region. Speaking during a reflection session following the Gender-Sensitive Reporting and Media for Accountability…
13 May 2026, 9:34 pm
By Annet Nakato The Uganda Bureau of Statistics (UBOS) has released a revised calendar outlining the timelines for completed survey and census reports, reaffirming its commitment to providing timely and reliable data for national planning. Addressing journalists at UBOS House…
13 May 2026, 1:43 pm
By Robinah Nanfuka Children’s Talkshow | Every Sunday, 11:00am–1:00 p.m. In this engaging episode of the Children’s Talkshow Programme, we hosted Christine Nankubuge Ndawula, School Director of Dignity Primary School. She shares valuable insights on early childhood education strategies that…
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.