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24 December 2025, 3:32 pm
By Byamukama Alozious Uganda’s Ministry of Health has launched the distribution of 25.8 million insecticide-treated mosquito nets across 130 districts, targeting protection for 8.5 million people against malaria, the continent’s leading killer disease. The campaign prioritises vulnerable groups, including pregnant…
22 December 2025, 8:20 pm
By Nakato Annet The Ministry of Health, together with the National Medical Stores (NMS), has launched a nationwide campaign to distribute mosquito nets aimed at reducing malaria infections across Uganda. Speaking at the launch, the Minister of Health, Jane Ruth…
20 December 2025, 10:49 pm
By Ssenoga Patrick Disability is not Inability | Every Wednesday 1:15–3:00 PM In this episode of Disability Is Not Inability, we shine a light on intellectual disability, expose the challenges faced when accessing government support programs, and discuss the critical…
19 December 2025, 2:22 pm
By Regina Nassanga Women Let’s Talk | Every Thursday 1:15–3:00 PM Did you know?Globally, 1 in 3 women (about 30%) aged 15 and above have experienced physical and/or sexual violence by an intimate partner or non-partner at least once in…
18 December 2025, 11:43 am
By Nassanga Regina I have read about women reporters who confront challenges yet continue to produce powerful stories, and this inspired me to experience the process firsthand. So far, covering the 2026 general election has been both exciting and demanding.…
17 December 2025, 10:09 pm
By Annet Nakato The Uganda People’s Congress (UPC) has strongly criticised security agencies and individuals accused of preventing voters from remaining at polling stations after casting their ballots, warning that such actions could undermine electoral transparency. Speaking during his Christmas…
17 December 2025, 6:08 pm
By Annet Nakato The Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET) Council has launched a nationwide registration exercise for vocational and technical institutions in a bid to address concerns over graduates lacking job-ready skills. The initiative comes amid growing complaints…
16 December 2025, 5:19 pm
By Byamukama Alozious Climate scientists have warned that Kampala and its surrounding areas are likely to experience hotter-than-usual temperatures and predominantly dry conditions throughout December, with only occasional, isolated light showers expected as the dry season sets in. The projection…
15 December 2025, 3:48 pm
By Regina Nassanga Women Let’s Talk | Every Thursday 1:15–3:00 PM In this episode of Women Let’s Talk, we hosted Ms Gertrude Nakigudde, CEO of the Uganda Women’s Cancer Support Organisation (UWOCASO). She discussed the current state of women’s cancers…
15 December 2025, 3:31 pm
By Wilex Mukisa Youth Talk Show | Every Saturday 2:00–3:30 PM This episode of the Youth Talk Show focuses on cervical cancer and what every young woman should know about prevention and early detection. Listen to this informative radio programme,…
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.