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10 September 2026, 3:42 pm

Masaka farmers count losses as prolonged dry spell destroys crops

By Byamukama Alozious Farmers in Masaka City are counting heavy losses after nearly four months of persistent sunshine and dry conditions destroyed coffee, matooke and other food crops. During a visit to farmers in Kanabukulilo Village, Bisanje Ward, Kimanya-Kabonera Division,…

10 September 2026, 3:20 pm

Kampala’s waste crisis opens new opportunities for youth

By Byamukama Alozious Kampala’s growing waste problem is emerging as both an environmental threat and an opportunity for young people to create jobs and businesses. The city generates between 2,000 and 2,500 tonnes of solid waste every day, according to…

10 September 2026, 3:09 pm

Uganda expands point-of-care HIV testing with 100 new mPIMA machines

By Byamukama Alozious Uganda is expanding access to faster HIV diagnosis and viral load testing after receiving the first 100 of 500 additional mPIMA point-of-care molecular testing instruments to be deployed across the country. The machines, donated by Abbott through…

10 September 2026, 1:15 pm

Mubende Woman MP calls for climate change support for communities

By Annet Nakato The Mubende District Woman Member of Parliament, Nakazibwe Hope Grania, has called for increased government support for communities affected by climate change. Nakazibwe made the remarks while attending the orientation of members of Uganda’s 12th Parliament in…

7 September 2026, 10:28 pm

NIRA says 10 million Ugandans still missing from national ID register

By Annet Nakato The National Identification and Registration Authority (NIRA) says about 10 million Ugandans are still missing from the national identification register as the authority pushes to have the entire population registered. NIRA Executive Director Rosemary Kisembo said the…

27 August 2026, 8:41 pm

Journalists urged to use inclusive laws to improve reporting on PWDS

By Byamukama Alozious The Uganda Media Women’s Association (UMWA), in partnership with the National Union of Disabled Persons of Uganda (NUDIPU), has urged journalists and editors to improve reporting on persons with disabilities by understanding the laws that protect their…

24 August 2026, 8:38 pm

Mama FM marks 25 years as UMWA champions women’s voices

By Annet Nakato Uganda Media Women’s Association has raised concern over the continued under representation of women in Uganda’s media saying women account for only between 20 and 24 percent of voices featured in media despite making up 51 percent…

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.