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3 October 2025, 4:44 pm

UMWA launches gender media awards

By Byamukama Alozious The Uganda Media Women’s Association (UMWA) has launched the Gender Media Awards to recognise journalists who have made significant contributions to reporting on gender-based violence, sexual and reproductive health rights, refugee rights, and the rights of persons…

1 October 2025, 6:04 pm

Uganda launches campaign against neglected tropical diseases

By Byamukama Alozious During the 16th annual Neglected Tropical Diseases (NTD) Conference, hosted in Uganda for the first time, global health experts, researchers, and policymakers gathered to discuss progress, challenges, and future strategies in combating NTDs. Health experts reported that…

1 October 2025, 5:33 pm

Cybersecurity threats expected to increase in Uganda ahead of 2026 elections

By Byamukama Alozious As Uganda prepares for the 2026 elections, cybersecurity threats are expected to rise, posing significant risks to individuals, politicians, businesses, and critical infrastructure if not properly managed. According to the Uganda Police’s annual cybercrime report, the country…

1 October 2025, 4:58 pm

Uganda police unveil AI-powered chatbot to enhance community service

By Byamukama Alozious The Uganda Police Force has launched an innovative AI-powered chatbot to enhance community service and provide professional responses to the public. Developed by the police’s Directorate of ICT, the chatbot is designed to interact with citizens, offering…

30 September 2025, 3:38 pm

Uganda commits to combating sepsis under the global sepsis agenda 2030

By Byamukama Alozious Uganda’s Ministry of Health has made a national commitment to combat sepsis, a life-threatening condition that occurs when the body’s response to infection causes damage to its own tissues and organs. As part of the Global Sepsis…

29 September 2025, 5:02 pm

Uganda to celebrate older persons day focusing on rights and support

By Byamukama Alozious Uganda is set to observe Older Persons Day on 1 October 2025, recognising the invaluable contributions of the elderly to society. With approximately 2.4 million older persons in Uganda—around 5% of the country’s 56.9 million population—the event…

27 September 2025, 3:46 pm

Comminity youth empowered with financial skills

By Byamukama Alozious In a collaborative effort to uplift the community and boost the economy, three non-profit organisations — Uganda Media Women’s Association (UMWA), Betterman Project Initiative, and Bukoto Community Development Fund — have joined forces to support youth entrepreneurship…

26 September 2025, 4:51 pm

Ministry of Water and Environment conducts staff health drive

By Byamukama Alozious The Ministry of Water and Environment (MWE) held a two-day health camp aimed at promoting staff wellness and productivity. The event, held on 24–25 September 2025 at the Ministry offices in Luzira, Kampala, was organised under the…

25 September 2025, 6:59 pm

AHF-Uganda Cares and KCCA launch pre-festival health camps in Kampala

By Byamukama Alozious Kampala Capital City Authority (KCCA), through its Directorate of Public Health, has organised pre-festival medical camps ahead of the upcoming Kampala City Festival. The festival, scheduled for 5 October 2025 at Kololo Independence Grounds, will focus on…

25 September 2025, 12:57 am

Presidential Candidate Mafabi stands bold on climate change

By Byamukama Alozious As Uganda prepares for the 2026 general elections, Nathan Nandala Mafabi, the Forum for Democratic Change (FDC) flagbearer, has unveiled a bold climate change plan. Mafabi stated that he is well-equipped to tackle the pressing issue of…

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.