Mama FM
Mama FM
18 October 2026, 8:37 pm
By Annet Nakato The Alliance of Women Advocating for Change (AWAC) has called for increased awareness of safe motherhood services, including family planning, contraception and post-abortion care, to help women access appropriate healthcare and reduce the risks associated with unsafe…
17 October 2026, 9:49 am
By Byamukama Alozious Uganda will host the Organic and Nature Expo from November 4 to 7, 2026, as farmers continue to face climate-related crop losses, difficulties accessing markets and high borrowing costs. The expo will take place at Hotel Africana…
17 October 2026, 9:14 am
By Byamukama Alozious Young people in Uganda have called for affordable nutritious food and healthier school environments, warning that high food prices and the promotion of fast foods could undermine efforts to improve nutrition and prevent diet-related diseases. The call…
16 October 2026, 4:18 pm
By Nakato Annet Teacher shortages, delayed funding and inadequate medical supplies are affecting service delivery in schools and health facilities in Jinja and Kamuli districts, according to findings from community monitoring. The findings were presented by Eric Bakalikwira, Programmes Manager…
14 October 2026, 4:38 pm
By Ssenoga Patrick Mr Edward Tahura, a medic and councillor representing persons living with mental health conditions, says continuous community sensitisation can play a significant role in reducing stigma surrounding mental health. He explains that people experiencing mental health challenges…
14 October 2026, 3:54 pm
By Nakato Annet Uganda will host a continental symposium on copyright and related rights management aimed at strengthening the protection of creative works and helping artists earn from their talent. The African Regional Intellectual Property Organization (ARIPO) Symposium on Copyright…
14 October 2026, 12:25 pm
By Ssenoga Patrick According to Dr Joyce Zalwango of the Palliative Care Association of Uganda, some cultural beliefs and practices have contributed to the challenges faced by persons with disabilities in Uganda. She notes that different cultures have norms and…
13 October 2026, 5:33 pm
By Byamukama Alozious Two people have died and property has been damaged after heavy rains flooded parts of Kampala and the surrounding metropolitan area, renewing concerns about the region’s preparedness for increasingly dangerous weather. The deaths occurred on Sunday, October…
12 October 2026, 12:24 pm
By Byamukama Alozious Uganda needs to strengthen cancer prevention, screening and early diagnosis to reduce avoidable deaths, as new international research warns that the burden of cancer is growing across Africa. A study published in The Lancet Oncology in 2026…
11 October 2026, 8:27 am
By Byamukama Alozious Mama FM, Uganda’s women-focused community radio station, celebrated 25 years of broadcasting on October 10, 2026, honouring the resilience of the female journalists who turned a vision of amplifying women’s voices into reality and sustained it over…
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.