Mama FM
Mama FM
3 December 2025, 2:41 pm
By Byamukama Alozious Journalists from East and Southern Africa have been urged to increase factual and science-based reporting as the climate crisis increasingly threatens public health, food systems, and economic stability across the region. This call was made during a…
2 December 2025, 10:21 am
By Byamukama Alozious Uganda on Monday commemorated World AIDS Day in Kizinda Town Council, Bushenyi District, with President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni urging the country to “remain vigilant” and protect itself against HIV. The message, delivered on his behalf by Vice…
30 November 2025, 8:38 pm
By Byamukama Alozious Kamara Daniel, a dedicated nutritionist, has been recognised as Outstanding Nutritionist of the Year 2025 during the 6th Heroes in Health Awards held in Kampala on 14th November 2025. This milestone achievement marks a significant shift in…
30 November 2025, 11:40 am
By Byamukama Alozious In a small village in Kireka, Luweero, 15-year-old Joan Nambumba was born with epilepsy, a condition that has significantly affected her life. Abandoned by her parents, Vincent Senoga and an unknown mother, Joan was taken in by…
25 November 2025, 4:35 pm
By Byamukama Alozious The Uganda Police Force has released updated emergency contact numbers to improve response and communication during the upcoming general elections and other incidents. Speaking at a press conference at Police Headquarters in Naguru, SP Aisha Kayongo emphasised…
25 November 2025, 2:35 pm
By SP Dr. Aisha Kayongo (PhD) Elections are the foundation of democratic governance, and for them to be credible, free, and fair, a secure environment must be maintained before, during, and after the polls. The police play a vital role…
24 November 2025, 4:24 pm
By Annet Nakato A civil society coalition uniting organisations that defend the rights of girls and women, the DVA Coalition, has joined the global community in commemorating the 16 Days of Activism Against Gender-Based Violence. Grace Naiga, who leads the…
21 November 2025, 3:16 pm
Mosh Ddamba On Monday, 24th Nov. 2025, the umbrella of women movement under domestic act coalition under Centre for Domestic Violence Prevention (CEDOVIP), in partnership with International Justice Mission (IJM), will start off the 16 days of Activism, an annual…
18 November 2025, 4:33 pm
Byamukama Alozious Organizations for children’s rights have raised alarm over sexual violence. Timothy Opobo, the Executive Director of Africhild, said violence online has affected 302 million children globally and at least 300 have accessed harmful information online. He noted that the…
18 November 2025, 2:10 pm
Byamukama Alozious Mulago Women and Specialized Neonatal Hospital in Kampala hosted a crucial event, shedding light on the challenges of premature births in Uganda. Dr. Diana Atwine, Permanent Secretary of the Ministry of Health, emphasized that many mothers don’t seek…
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.