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30 October 2026, 11:43 am

Uganda urged to make integrated HIV and NCD care affordable through insurance

By Byamukama Alozious Health advocates have called on the government to make non-communicable disease treatment more affordable, strengthen community-based support and expand multi-month dispensing of medicines as Uganda integrates HIV services with care for other chronic illnesses. They say the…

28 October 2026, 12:36 pm

Raising children with spina bifida and hydrocephalus

By Ssenoga Patrick Parents are being advised on the best ways to raise and support children living with spina bifida and hydrocephalus, from seeking early medical care to providing love, patience and inclusion, because every child deserves a chance to…

28 October 2026, 11:32 am

Uganda launches medical drone to improve healthcare access in island communities

By Byamukama Alozious The Ministry of Health has launched medical drone services to improve the transportation of laboratory samples, essential medicines and other medical supplies to hard-to-reach island communities, particularly in Buvuma and Kalangala, where high transport costs, limited infrastructure…

26 October 2026, 6:28 pm

Namyalo Criticises UEDCL Over High Electricity Tariffs and Frequent Outages

By Annet Nakato The head of the Office of the National Resistance Movement (NRM) Chairperson, Hajjat Hadijah Namyalo, has criticised the Uganda Electricity Distribution Company Limited (UEDCL) over what she described as poor service delivery, citing high electricity tariffs and…

25 October 2026, 8:23 am

Youths take mental health services closer to residents in Katoogo

By Byamukama Alozious Youth have called for more community-based services and referrals to help residents access treatment, as a medical camp in Katoogo, a low-income settlement in Nakawa Division, Kampala, highlighted the need for greater awareness of mental health challenges…

23 October 2026, 10:36 am

Uganda moves to institutionalise National Cleaning Days

By Byamukama Alozious Uganda is considering stronger legal backing, dedicated funding and improved waste collection systems to sustain its monthly National Cleaning Days, following lessons from the initiative’s first three exercises. At a reflection meeting held in Kampala on Thursday,…

22 October 2026, 11:36 am

Fashion with purpose, turning creativity into impact

By Flora Aduk In this episode of Her Story 256, we had an engaging and insightful conversation with Josephine Kisaka, Founder of Jo Kisaka Fashion House, CEO of Upgrade Fashion Lab, Founder of Shears Institute of Fashion, and President of…

22 October 2026, 11:16 am

Kanyomozi’s story of breaking taboos and building businesses

By Flora Aduk On this episode of Her Story 256, we speak to Kanyomozi Rabwoni, Social Impact Leader at Yambi Community Outreach, Founder of Oboniire and Amaka Interiors. She shares insights on menstrual health, period poverty, and building purpose-driven businesses…

21 October 2026, 1:06 pm

Opinion: Uganda needs affordable, sustainable clean cooking solutions

By Ainembabazi Shallon Women for Green Economy Movement Uganda (WOGEM) Every day, millions of Ugandan households face the challenge of finding affordable fuel to prepare their meals, with charcoal and firewood remaining the main sources of cooking energy for many…

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.