

17 September 2024, 6:58 pm
By Nakato Annet The Uganda Non-Communicable Diseases Alliance has raised concerns over the rising incidence of non-communicable diseases in Uganda, particularly diabetes, hypertension, and heart diseases, which have negatively impacted the country’s economy. According to Christopher Kwizera, Team Leader at…
12 September 2024, 2:52 pm
By Byamukama Alozious The Archbishop of the Church of Uganda, Dr. Steven Kazimba Mugalu, has announced dates to consecrate Venerable Rev Canon Fredrick Jackson Baalwa as the incoming assistant Bishop of the Diocese of Kampala. This was during the press…
12 September 2024, 2:11 pm
By Annet Nakato In a landmark ruling, the Buganda Road Court, led by His worship Ronald Kayizi has granted bail to three women who were arrested for protesting against corruption in parliament and other government institutions. The women, represented by…
11 September 2024, 4:21 pm
By Byamukama Alozious The new Pharmacy Board of Uganda was officially inaugurated, continuing its essential role under the Pharmacy and Drug Act of 1971. This board, which regulates pharmaceutical practices and manages medicines, is now led by the newly appointed…
9 September 2024, 4:25 pm
By Catherine Apalat and Regina Nassanga Uganda’s approach to women in politics is seen as progressive compared to many African countries, but the journey is far from over. Listen to Mama FM’s women’s program “Abakyala Tweyogerere” where we discuss the…
9 September 2024, 1:41 pm
By Byamukama Alozious An audio news feature on “Violence against children: A harsh reality affecting their Joy and wellbeing” sheds light on the distressing cries of young learners forced into early morning routines for school. Parents and experts share their…
7 September 2024, 2:43 pm
By Regina Nassanga The refusal by men to use condoms to prevent HIV/AIDS and unwanted pregnancies is one of the challenges faced by women, often leading to violence against them. This issue was raised by some survivors of domestic violence…
7 September 2024, 2:32 pm
By Regina Nassanga Sexual violence among women and girls aged 10-59 is highest in the Central division, at 32%, according to research conducted by the Uganda Bureau of Statistics in 2020. This was highlighted by Clothilda Babirekere, a gender specialist…
7 September 2024, 12:06 pm
Byamukama Alozious The Uganda Women Media Association (UMWA), supported by the Austrian Development Cooperation, recently conducted an extensive training programme for journalists, survivors of domestic violence, healthcare professionals, and civil society organisations (CSOs). This initiative aimed to tackle the pressing…
7 September 2024, 11:44 am
By Byamukama Alozious In a significant step towards improving the reporting of gender-based violence (GBV) and violence against women, the Uganda Media Women’s Association (UMWA), with support from the Austrian Development Cooperation, recently conducted a comprehensive training programme for journalists,…
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.