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10 October 2025, 4:02 pm

I lost my relationship because of journalism, Eyotaru on gender bias

By Byamukama Alozious Arua journalist speaks out on gender bias and resilience in the media industry During a recent media interview in Arua, Peace Victoria Eyotaru, a journalist with UBC Western Radio, shared her experience of enduring gender bias, work-related…

10 October 2025, 3:21 pm

Media urged to amplify women’s voices ahead of 2026 elections

By Kabali Paul Uganda’s media fraternity has been put on notice by a coalition of activists, politicians, and civil society partners, who are demanding a radical overhaul of political coverage ahead of the 2026 general elections. At the recent Media…

9 October 2025, 7:23 pm

Young girls shine at GCA, celebrating Resilience and Achievement

Byamulama Alozious The Girl Champion Awards (GCA) has celebrated outstanding young girls and women who are driving positive change in their communities. The event, highlighted the achievements of girls and young women who have overcome challenges and demonstrated exceptional commitment…

9 October 2025, 1:10 pm

Children with Autism: Different, not less

By Robinah Nanfuka Every child has a unique way of seeing the world, and children with autism remind us that different doesn’t mean less. Their creativity, honesty, and brilliance shine in ways that inspire understanding, patience, and love. Last Sunday,…

9 October 2025, 11:47 am

Women in leadership and grassroots transformation

By Regina Nassanga Driven by her passion to create a community where people’s concerns are heard and addressed, Sarah Nanozi — the aspiring Women Councillor for Kiwatule in the 2026 elections and current Secretary of the Parish Development Model —…

8 October 2025, 12:20 pm

Women call for equal media coverage in Politics

By Byamukama Alozious Women leaders and civil society organisations have renewed calls for equal media coverage and fair representation of women in Uganda’s political landscape, saying the media continues to favour male politicians. The call came during a one-day conference…

6 October 2025, 11:44 am

Bishop Mutebi calls for peaceful 2026 electoral process

By Byamukama Alozious Bishop Hanington Mutebi, former Assistant Bishop of the Diocese of Kampala, has called for peaceful elections and respect for human rights in Uganda. During a confirmation service at St John’s Makerere, 47 children were confirmed into the…

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.