Mama FM
Mama FM
30 January 2026, 5:08 pm
By Annet Nakato Kamala byonna wa Buganda ow’ekitibwa, Charles Peter Mayiga asabye abayizi abamaliriza emisomo gyabwe okozesa obulungi obukugu bwebafunye bwebaba nga bakubaako etoofali lyebagenda okwongera ku Uganda. Mayiga okusaba kuno akwogeredde kussetendekero wa Kabaka, Buganda Royal Institute of Business…
28 January 2026, 12:33 pm
By Byamukama Alozious Women’s rights activists in Uganda have welcomed the release of Sarah Bireete, Executive Director of the Centre for Constitutional Governance, while strongly condemning what they describe as the systematic violation of women’s dignity and privacy by security…
27 January 2026, 5:17 pm
By Byamukama Alozious The Ministry of Health has reaffirmed its commitment to routine immunisation as a critical pillar of public health, even as the country faces recurrent outbreaks of vaccine-preventable diseases, reduced partner funding, and rising misinformation about vaccines. Speaking…
26 January 2026, 12:03 pm
Internet shutdown during elections affects women in Business: In this podcast, we speak with Lukwata, a businesswoman from Kalerwe, who explains how her business was affected.
25 January 2026, 6:45 pm
Hope Bagota, Senior Human Rights Officer at the Uganda Human Rights Commission, sharing insights from the primary report on human rights during election polling day.
24 January 2026, 5:15 pm
By Kabali Paul Kampala, Uganda — Women journalists in Uganda face systemic barriers including safety risks, discrimination, and limited access to resources, hindering their full participation and influence in media. Media professionals play a critical role in democratic governance, public…
24 January 2026, 4:32 pm
By Kabali Paul In this episode of THE PODCAST, Mbabazi Farida, a young female journalist, shares her experience covering public accountability stories and the unseen costs of reporting. She recounts witnessing the death of a patient at Kiboga Hospital due…
23 January 2026, 3:32 pm
By Byamukama Alozious The World Health Organization (WHO) African Region has warned that climate change, flooding, and population displacement are accelerating the spread of cholera and other deadly diseases across parts of Africa, particularly in Southern Africa. Speaking during a…
23 January 2026, 10:41 am
By Byamukama Alozious A claim circulating on X (formerly Twitter) alleges that Uganda Broadcasting Corporation (UBC) is using Special Forces Command (SFC) officers as television presenters during the broadcast of the 2026 presidential results. The post, published on 18 January…
20 January 2026, 12:07 pm
By Byamukama Alozious Ssegawa, a seasonal journalist who recently ventured into poultry farming, is facing distressing losses after extreme heat conditions led to the death of some of her birds. Operating her poultry farm in Zirobwe, Luweero District, Ssegawa says…
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.