Mama FM
Mama FM
1 May 2026, 8:55 pm
By Kabali Paul Uganda’s transition toward clean, affordable energy received a significant boost as the German Embassy in Uganda hosted journalists on a field excursion highlighting German Ugandan development cooperation in the renewable energy sector. The visit showcased two flagship…
30 April 2026, 4:19 pm
By Annet Nakato Ministry y’ebyobulamu ekakasiza ng’omuwendo gw’abaana abakonziba gweyongede nga naabo abafuna omugejjo gweyongede. Okunoonyereza kulaga omuwendo gwabaana abakonzibye guli ku bitundu 24 ku buli kikumi songa mu 2019 gwaali gwakka nga guli ku bitundu 19 kubuli kikumi. Dr…
30 April 2026, 10:58 am
By Byamukama Alozious Online violence against women journalists is escalating at alarming levels worldwide, threatening press freedom, mental health, and women’s participation in public life, according to new findings from UN Women A global report released ahead of World Press…
28 April 2026, 10:57 pm
By Sammy Kitasimbwa Early Morning Hope | 6:30am–10:00am During this segment of the Early Morning Hope programme, we hosted Counsels Echebu Jude, Bbiira Brenda, Kembabazi Viola, and Kamukama Obadia from the Uganda Law Society, who shared valuable insights on land…
28 April 2026, 4:34 pm
By Byamukama Alozious The Girl Champion Awards (GCA) have been launched in Uganda to recognise and celebrate outstanding girls and young women who are driving positive change in their communities. The launch, held at the Uganda Media Centre, highlighted inspiring…
28 April 2026, 3:36 pm
By Byamukama Alozious The State Minister for Children and Youth Affairs, Balaam Barugahara, has called for urgent, coordinated action to address sexual and reproductive health challenges affecting young people, saying Uganda must invest more in youth-focused services and partnerships to…
26 April 2026, 5:30 pm
In Uganda, abortion remains illegal except under limited and poorly defined circumstances, many women are pushed into dangerous choices which contributes to 26% of maternal deaths. The Ministry of Health estimates that about 42% of pregnancies un intended, yet access…
26 April 2026, 4:13 pm
By Annet Nakato Uganda has reached a major milestone in specialized healthcare, with the successful discharge of its first bone marrow transplant patient at the Uganda Cancer Institute. Health Minister Jane Ruth Aceng hailed the achievement as a turning point…
24 April 2026, 12:47 pm
Byamukama Alozious Uganda’s healthcare sector is undergoing a growing shift toward addressing a critical but often overlooked factor in patient outcomes soft skills such as communication, empathy, leadership, professionalism, and emotional intelligence among health workers. This message was strongly highlighted…
24 April 2026, 10:58 am
By Byamukama Alozious The Ministry of Health has launched the 2026–2030 Malaria Elimination Strategic Plan, setting an ambitious target of achieving zero malaria deaths and accelerating Uganda’s transition from malaria control to full elimination. The strategy, unveiled at Hotel Africana…
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.