

12 August 2024, 3:03 pm
By Byamukama Alozious As the world celebrates International Youth Day, Ugandan youths gathered at a press conference in Kavule, Kampala, to express their concerns and frustrations. Silvia Namutyaba, a youth representative from central Uganda, highlighted the pressing issues affecting young…
9 August 2024, 3:40 pm
By Annet Nakato. Ekibiina omwegattira abasawo muggwanga ekya Uganda Medical Association kiddukide mubannamateeka okwongera okuteeka gavumenti kunninga okwongera ku muwendo gw’abasawo abalina okugezesebwa mu malwaliro ga gavumenti. Bino bikakasidwa oluvanyuma lw’abakulembeze b’abasawo bano okusisinkana bannamateeka abalwanirira eddembe ly’eby’obulamu okuva mukibiina…
8 August 2024, 5:29 pm
By Byamukama Alozious The population has been urged to support young women and girls in agribusiness to unlock Uganda’s full agricultural potential. During the Savings and Loans Association Cottage Industry Symposium at Gudie Leisure in Najjera, Wakiso district, Mastercard Foundation’s…
7 August 2024, 3:05 pm
By Philip Onyango The opposition party Uganda people’s Congress (UPC) has called for the immediate release of youths recently arrested by government during the anti-corruption demonstrations. The call was made by Dan Isimbwa, the UPC National Youth Leader, during a…
6 August 2024, 4:56 pm
By Byamukama Alozious Regional health stakeholders gathered in Kampala for a pivotal workshop to advance digital health regulation in East Africa. Hosted by the University of Warwick, Afya na Haki, and the Ministry of Health, Uganda, the meeting brought together…
5 August 2024, 5:46 pm
By Robinah Nanfuka In a bid to address poor communication concerns, the Community Development Officer (CDO) of Kalagala subcounty, Katimbo Livingston, held a second meeting with community members from Kalungu, Kireka, and Namunyaga villages. The meeting, which saw a high…
3 August 2024, 3:20 pm
By Philip Onyango The Ministry of Health (MOH) has announced that monkeypox has been detected in the country, with two people suspected to be infected. This was revealed by the Minister of Health, Dr. Jane Ruth Aceng, during a press…
3 August 2024, 12:47 pm
By Byamukama Alozious The Ministry of Health has unveiled a comprehensive strategy to tackle Hepatitis B, which continues to pose a significant threat to the lives of Ugandans. The “National Viral Hepatitis Prevention and Control Strategic Plan 2023-28” was launched…
2 August 2024, 8:59 am
By Philip Onyango The National Social Security Fund (NSSF) commits UGX 45 million to support local sports development at the 26th KAVC International Volleyball tournament, which will commence tomorrow at MTN Arena Lugogo. This was announced by Arimi Barbra, the…
2 August 2024, 8:42 am
By Philip Onyango Business Traders enters the second day of their strike, protesting the government’s new tax measures and EFRIS system. Traders were supposed to meet with President Yoweri Museveni yesterday at Kololo airstrip but unfortunately the meeting was halted.…
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.