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11 November 2025, 4:38 pm

Boosting confidence and self-esteem in young people

By Wilex Mukisa Youth Talk show| Every Saturday 2:00–3:30 PM In this episode of Mama FM’s Youth talk show, we share practical tips on how young people can build confidence and boost their self-esteem. Listen to the informative and educative…

11 November 2025, 1:26 pm

What you need to know about Spina Bifida and Hydrocephalus

By Patrick Ssenoga Disability is not Inability | Every Wednesday 1:15–3:00 PM In this episode of Disability is Not Inability, we discuss Spina Bifida and Hydrocephalus, what they are, how they develop, and their common signs and symptoms. We also…

10 November 2025, 12:26 pm

Charcoal trade and deforestation: A crisis burning Uganda’s future

By Byamukama Alozious The illegal charcoal trade continues to fuel widespread deforestation across Uganda, threatening forests, livelihoods, and the country’s climate future despite repeated government bans and enforcement efforts. When Charles Katabalwa, a journalist with Radio Sapientia in Kampala, noticed…

7 November 2025, 4:21 pm

UMWA–Vikes training boosts quality in public affairs coverage

By Byamukama Alozious & Mosh Ddamba A year-long initiative by the Uganda Media Women’s Association (UMWA), in partnership with Finnish Foundation for Media and Development-Vikes, has been transforming public affairs reporting across Uganda, supporting journalists both in Kampala and the…

7 November 2025, 11:47 am

Growing mental health crisis among school children worry authorities

By Byamukama Alozious Mental health crisis in schools continues to worry many concern citizens, with new research and government data revealing worrying trends of substance use and emotional distress among children and adolescents. Harriet Aber Odonga from Makerere University’s School…

6 November 2025, 5:37 pm

Uganda battles rising tide of non-communicable diseases

By  Byamukama Alozious The Minister of Health, Dr. Jane Ruth Aceng, has raised concern over the growing burden of non-communicable diseases (NCDs) in Uganda, which now account for 35 percent of all deaths in the country. She made the remarks…

3 November 2025, 12:13 pm

Heavy rains leave 31 dead as Uganda faces worsening flood crisis

 By Byamukama Alozious Authorities in Kampala have issued fresh alerts and stepped up flood preparedness measures as heavy rains continue to batter parts of the country, leaving at least 31 people dead and hundreds displaced. The move follows days of…

1 November 2025, 4:08 pm

Mukono district receives modern ambulances to boost emergency response

By Byamukama Alozious Mukono Municipality has received two modern Type B ambulances to strengthen emergency and post-crash care services. The move follows a government review that identified Mukono as a strategic location along the busy highway to eastern Uganda and one…

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.