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19 June 2026, 12:54 pm

Health ministry rallies action against sickle cell

By Byamukama Alozious Uganda has renewed its commitment to tackling sickle cell disease, one of the country’s most pressing public health challenges, through expanded new-born screening, improved access to treatment, community awareness, and premarital testing. Speaking ahead of the World…

18 June 2026, 5:16 pm

Female journalists trained on digital safety

By Byamukama Alozious More than 30 female journalists from 13 districts across Eastern and Northern Uganda have completed a two-day digital safety training aimed at strengthening their ability to protect themselves online, safeguard their digital identities, and confidently use digital…

15 June 2026, 9:32 am

Uganda expands rollout of Lenacapavir as new HIV prevention hope emerges

By Byamukama Alozious Uganda is expanding the rollout of Lenacapavir (LEN), a long-acting HIV prevention injection, with health officials and researchers describing it as a major breakthrough in the fight against new HIV infections. The injectable drug, administered once every…

12 June 2026, 11:36 am

Healthy families through natural nutrition

In this episode the guest explains the company’s mission of promoting health and wellness through natural and organic nutritional products for women, men, children, and older adults. The discussion highlights common health challenges affecting women today and emphasizes the importance…

11 June 2026, 2:16 pm

Rising debt threatens Uganda’s health and educations sectors CSBAG, AHF warn

By Byamukama Alozious Civil society organisations have raised alarm over Uganda’s rising public debt, warning that increasing debt repayments are threatening investments in healthcare, education, agriculture and other essential public services. The concerns were raised during the launch of the…

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…

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.