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22 June 2024, 12:31 pm

Busitema university council term expires with remarkable achievements

Busitema University, based in Busia with seven branches, marked the end of its four year council term by highlighting significant achievements, including a surge to 60,000 students and securing 11 billion UGX in research grants. By Byamukama Alozious Busitema University,…

21 June 2024, 11:50 am

Health officials urge more antenatal care, folic acid adoption

By Byamukama Alozious Ugandan health officials warn of rising congenital abnormalities, urging expectant mothers to attend antenatal visits and take folic acid supplements. Diana Atwine, Permanent Secretary at the Ministry of Health, emphasised the critical role of prenatal care in…

20 June 2024, 3:27 pm

Media urged to prioritise cancer awareness and support

By Byamukama Alozious The Uganda Cancer Society has conducted training for media professionals on inclusive reporting to raise awareness and support campaigns about cancer. This initiative coincides with Uganda’s celebration of cancer survivors in June, who advocate for policies to…

19 June 2024, 4:32 pm

Gavumenti esabiddwa okusosowaza ensonga za bavubuka

Bya Annet Nakato Government esabiddwa okwongera okusosowazza ensonga z’abavubuka okusobola okutumbula embeera zabwe ez’abulijjo mwebawangalira. Mulukungaana olw’okusatu okutegekeddwa wano mukampala olutumiddwa the 3rd National stakeholders Dialogue on adolescent health ekibiina ekyobwanakyewa ekya Pear To Pear Uganda nekigendererwa ekyokutema empenda mungeri…

18 June 2024, 2:45 pm

Abavubuka abaliiko obulemu babanguddwa mu mirimu egyenjawulo

By Annet Nakato Ekibiina kya Disability Research Group nga bali wamu ne Uganda Research Unit ne Makerere University bakoze okunonyereza nekigerererwa kyokulanga nga batumbula ebyobulamu saako ne byenkulakulana bya bavubuka abaliko obulemu nga basomye okwetolola olukalu lwa Africa. Bwabadde ayogerako…

18 June 2024, 12:22 am

Dietary nutrient deficiency puts Kampala’s adolescent girls at risk

By Byamukama Alozious In a recent briefing at the Ministry of Health in Wandegeya, Kampala, Dr. Daniel Kyabayinze and officials from the Global Alliance for Improved Nutrition (GAIN) unveiled findings from a comprehensive dietary assessment among secondary school learners in…

11 June 2024, 9:48 pm

Accessibility challenges for persons with disabilities in Kampala

By Alozious Byamukama We explore market accessibility for persons with disabilities in Kampala, the challenges they face, and the laws designed to support them. The news feature is supported by Women in News Wan IFRA, Social Impact Reporting Initiative (SIRI)

5 June 2024, 6:28 pm

Over 200 youths and women skilled in horticulture business

By Byamukama Alozious On 4th June, over 200 youths and women attended a symposium at Gudie Leisure Farm, where they were trained in the horticulture business. These enthusiastic participants came from various parts of the country, eager to learn about…

5 June 2024, 5:11 pm

Northern Uganda reports zero new nodding syndrome cases since 2014

By Byamukama Alozious New research has revealed that there have been no new cases of nodding syndrome disease since 2014. This research was conducted by the Makerere School of Health Sciences, led by Dr. Richard Idro, an Associate Professor of…

4 June 2024, 9:20 pm

Myths and dating challenges faced by women with disabilities

By Laila Ndagire Women with disabilities often face unique challenges in the dating world. Their experiences reveal myths and misconceptions that hinder their ability to enjoy meaningful relationships. By listening to their stories, we can better understand the barriers they…

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.