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11 May 2026, 9:56 pm

False: Bobi Wine’s house has not been demolished 

A TikTok Video by @truelies54 Showing Robert Kyagulanyi’s house being demolished is AI-Generated and Misleading. Robert Kyagulanyi Ssentamu, popularly known as Bobi Wine, is a Ugandan politician, activist and former musician who has emerged as one of the country’s leading…

11 May 2026, 5:33 pm

DVA coalition raises concern over sovereignty bill, shrinking civic space

By Byamukama Alozious Civil society organisations under the Domestic Violence Act (DVA) Coalition have expressed concern over the recently passed Sovereignty Bill, warning that it could negatively affect advocacy efforts aimed at protecting vulnerable and marginalised groups, particularly survivors of…

11 May 2026, 5:15 pm

Uganda faces nurse and midwife shortages amid welfare and training concerns

By Byamukama Alozious Uganda’s healthcare sector is facing a growing shortage of nurses and midwives, with health leaders warning that the increasing population and overwhelming workload are affecting the quality of healthcare services across the country. The concerns were raised…

11 May 2026, 4:27 pm

Mothers urged to embrace and support children with disabilities

By Byamukama Alozious As Uganda joined the rest of the world in marking Mother’s Day, mothers and disability advocates speaking on a live program hosted by Mama FM called on families and communities to embrace, educate and support children living…

11 May 2026, 12:57 pm

Breaking myths on parenting children with albinism

By Robinah Nanfuka Children’s Talk show | Every Sunday, 11:00am–1:00p.m. In this insightful episode of the Children’s Talk Show, we host Mrs. Luyima Mariam Kantono, a mother of children with albinism, she shares her experience on parenting and challenging stereotypes…

5 May 2026, 2:25 pm

Innovation meets impact: Dr Agnes Mbabazi’s journey

By Flora Aduk Her Story 256 | Every Saturday, 3:30–5:00 p.m. In this episode of Her Story 256, we explore how agriculture can transform lives. Dr Agnes Mbabazi, Chief Executive Officer of AgriFarm Uganda Ltd and winner of the Excellence…

5 May 2026, 1:12 pm

Asha Batenga’s journey of building a legacy

By Flora Aduk Her Story 256 | Every Saturday, 3:30–5:00 p.m. In this interesting episode of Her Story 256, we spotlight Asha Batenga, founder of Cafe Cakely. She shares her inspiring journey of creativity, resilience, and building a lasting legacy.…

5 May 2026, 12:45 pm

Women, youth and enterprise: Melanie’s story

By Flora Aduk Her Story 256 | Every Saturday, 3:30–5:00 p.m. In this episode of Her Story 256, we feature Melanie Joyce Nabukwasi, Founder of Elgon-Sita Honey-Coffee Dealers Ltd and a DFCU Rising Woman Awards 2025 winner. She shares her…

5 May 2026, 12:26 pm

A conversation with Dorcus Maloba on mental health

By Flora Aduk Her Story 256 | Every Saturday, 3:30–5:00 p.m. From founding the CHADASH Global Centre to serving as Associate Executive Director at CHASE-i, Dorcus Maloba stands out as a transformative leader in Uganda’s mental health sector. In this…

2 May 2026, 4:41 pm

Breaking the silence: Youth voices on stress, anxiety & healing

By Willex Mukisa In this powerful and deeply relatable radio episode produced by Willex Mukisa, young people come together to open up about something many experience but few talk about honestly—stress and anxiety. Through candid conversations, the episode explores 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.