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12 August 2024, 3:03 pm

NUP youths seek government commitment to youth agenda

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

Ekibina kya CEHURD kivuddeyo okulwanirira abasawo ba intern doctors

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…

7 August 2024, 3:05 pm

UPC party calls for release of arrested youths

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…

3 August 2024, 12:47 pm

Ministry of health launches new plan to combat hepatitis B

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

NSSF injects UGX 45 million to support local sports development

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

Kampala businesses remain closed as owners continue strike on second day

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.…

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.