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25 May 2026, 12:09 am

Delayed Ebola information puts deaf community at risk

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

Uganda, DRC rally regional support over Ebola outbreak

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

Schools without chaos: Ending student strikes

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

Mental health materials launched for schools to support learners

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

Government urged to strengthen HIV prevention and protect women and girls

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

Schools embrace palliative care to build compassionate communities

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

Aga Khan expands cancer treatment to Uganda amid rising cases

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…

13 May 2026, 9:34 pm

UBOS releases revised calendar for survey and census reports

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

Unlocking learner’s potential in schools

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…

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.