

2 July 2024, 11:33 am
By Byamukama Alozious On June 29, 2024, Pte Birivumbuka Herbertson Robert, a soldier attached to the Special Force Command (SFC), escaped from work and went to Namale village, Kabayingire parish, Buwaya subcounty, Mayuge district, where he allegedly shot four close…
28 June 2024, 4:29 pm
By Paul Kabali On World Clubfoot Day 2024, Mulago Hospital in Kampala was abuzz with activity as it hosted a heartfelt commemoration in its parking lot. The event kicked off with a spirited march accompanied by a brass band, setting…
26 June 2024, 1:35 pm
By Philip Onyango In an effort to empower youths, Hajjat Hadijah Namyalo, the national coordinator of the National Resistance Movement (NRM) party’s Office of the National Chairman (ONC) at Kyambogo, has urged the youths of Wakiso to get involved in…
25 June 2024, 10:58 am
By Wiribrod Ssegirinya Listen to 101.7 Mama FM news feature where we shine a spotlight on the National Special Grants Programme, an empowering initiative by government of Uganda designed to uplift persons with disabilities. The news feature is supported by…
22 June 2024, 12:31 pm
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
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
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
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
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
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…
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.