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15 August 2024, 10:05 am

Journalists urged to prioritise reporting on maternal health

By Byamukama Alozious As Uganda continues to face challenges in maternal mortality, journalists are being urged to prioritise maternal health in their reporting. Statistics show that 12 mothers die every day in Uganda, despite a slight decrease from 16 deaths…

14 August 2024, 4:50 pm

SRHR Alliance holds a national interfaith dialogue on adolescent health

By Annet Nakato As youths across the country continue to face various challenges, many have been pushed into actions that are sometimes harmful to their lives. In response, SRHR Alliance has launched the annual National Interfaith Dialogues with religious leaders…

12 August 2024, 8:02 pm

Court to hear a case of alleged theft of UGX 600m

By Annet Nakato The commercial court in Nakasero, presided over by lady justice Patience Tumusiime Rubagumya, has set 2nd September as the start date for hearing a case involving allegations of the theft of UGX 600 million. Godfrey Muhiirwa, the…

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…

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.