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24 January 2026, 5:15 pm

Women in media urge government to ensure safe, inclusive media

By Kabali Paul Kampala, Uganda — Women journalists in Uganda face systemic barriers including safety risks, discrimination, and limited access to resources, hindering their full participation and influence in media. Media professionals play a critical role in democratic governance, public…

23 January 2026, 3:32 pm

Climate change, flooding fuel disease outbreaks across Africa – WHO

By Byamukama Alozious The World Health Organization (WHO) African Region has warned that climate change, flooding, and population displacement are accelerating the spread of cholera and other deadly diseases across parts of Africa, particularly in Southern Africa. Speaking during a…

23 January 2026, 10:41 am

UBC did not employ SFC officers as presenters in 2026 election

By Byamukama Alozious A claim circulating on X (formerly Twitter) alleges that Uganda Broadcasting Corporation (UBC) is using Special Forces Command (SFC) officers as television presenters during the broadcast of the 2026 presidential results. The post, published on 18 January…

20 January 2026, 12:07 pm

Climate change devastates poultry farmer as heat kills birds in Luweero

By Byamukama Alozious Ssegawa, a seasonal journalist who recently ventured into poultry farming, is facing distressing losses after extreme heat conditions led to the death of some of her birds. Operating her poultry farm in Zirobwe, Luweero District, Ssegawa says…

13 January 2026, 4:01 pm

Civil society groups raise concern over proposed 2026/27 budget cuts

By Annet Nakato Civil Society Organisations (CSOs), under their umbrella body, the Civil Society Budget Advocacy Group (CSBAG), have raised concerns over proposed budget cuts to critical sectors in the FY 2026/27 National Budget Framework Paper. Speaking to journalists at…

12 January 2026, 11:20 am

Religious voices: Uganda prepares to decide

According to the Electoral Commission, at least 21 million Ugandans will elect leaders for the next five years on 15 January 2026, just days away. In this podcast, supported by the Uganda Media Women’s Association under the M Space Project,…

10 January 2026, 12:07 pm

Women and the 2026 elections podcast

By Byamukama Alozious With only seven days to election day, women’s voices matter more than ever. In this podcast, Mama FM hosts Sandra Heather from the Uganda Women Parliamentary Association (UWOPA) to shed light on why elections are important. The…

7 January 2026, 7:50 pm

Podcast on role of civil society organisations during electoral processes

Tune in to our latest episode, where Charity Ahimbisibwe explores the vital role of civil society organisations in shaping Uganda’s electoral processes, brought to you by the M-space project. From promoting transparency and accountability to empowering citizens, civil society plays…

6 January 2026, 10:18 pm

Museveni pledges expanded wealth and job creation initiatives for Wakiso

By Annet Nakato The National Resistance Movement (NRM) presidential candidate, Gen Yoweri Kaguta Museveni, has unveiled a range of wealth and job creation initiatives aimed at improving livelihoods in Wakiso District, as he continues his campaign ahead of the forthcoming…

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.