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25 March 2026, 3:10 pm

Empowering women to claim their SRHR rights amid misinformation, digital threats

By Annet Nakato Sexual and Reproductive Health and Rights (SRHR) issues continue to face widespread misinterpretation and competing narratives that limit access to essential services, particularly for women. Anti-rights movements have played a significant role in spreading misinformation, instilling fear,…

23 March 2026, 1:38 pm

Health authorities warn against rising self-medication in Uganda

By Annet Nakato Health authorities in Uganda have raised concern over the increasing trend of self-medication, warning that misuse of drugs particularly antibiotics is fueling resistance and reducing treatment effectiveness. Dr. Sarah Taratwebirwe, a pharmacist at the Ministry of Health…

20 March 2026, 3:55 pm

Kamwokya residents join growing opposition to EU health agreement

Byamukama Alozious Residents of Kamwokya have joined other Ugandan communities in speaking out against a controversial European Union-linked health agreement, warning that it could limit access to affordable medicines and health technologies. The concerns follow issues raised in a report…

17 March 2026, 10:38 am

NRM Revolutionary Network Rejects Unopposed CEC Endorsements

By Annet Nakato Members of the NRM Revolutionary Network have rejected a decision by the Central Executive Committee (CEC) of the National Resistance Movement (NRM) to front Rt. Hon. Anita Annet Among and Rt. Hon. Thomas Tayebwa as unopposed candidates…

16 March 2026, 6:51 pm

UNBS Warns Traders Over Unverified Weighing Scales

By Annet Nakato. Traders using weighing scales have been urged to present their equipment for verification and calibration during scheduled inspection camps or risk having them confiscated. Uganda National Bureau of Standards (UNBS) Market Surveillance Manager Daniel Oraro said the…

14 March 2026, 2:30 pm

Equipping Young People with Skills to Face Today’s Challenges

By Willex Mukisa In this episode of the Youth Show, Willex Mukisa hosts young people in a meaningful discussion on how education and life skills can help prepare both the boychild and the girlchild for better opportunities in today’s world.…

14 March 2026, 2:22 pm

Raising Responsible Children for a Changing World

By Willex Mukisa In this special episode of the Youth Show, host Willex Mukisa leads an important conversation about how families and communities can raise responsible boys and girls who are prepared to face the challenges of today’s world. Featuring…

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.