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By Philip Onyango Medical practitioners have called for increased public awareness by the government and civil society regarding health issues that can be prevented or managed effectively. They emphasise that simple incidents can lead to loss of life or permanent…
10 May 2025, 3:40 pm
By Nakato Annet As Uganda hosts the 3rd African Inter-Parliamentary Conference on Family Values and National Sovereignty, concerns are growing among various women’s groups about whether the conference will deliver meaningful outcomes or merely repeat the unfulfilled promises of previous…
9 May 2025, 5:36 pm
By Byamukama Alozious The Uganda Medical Association (UMA) has strongly condemned the alleged torture of Ssebuufu Edward, popularly known as Eddie Mutwe, while in prison. A team of UMA doctors who visited him at Masaka Central Prison on 7 May…
9 May 2025, 4:45 pm
By Byamukama Alozious More than five years since it was first introduced, Uganda’s proposed National Health Insurance Scheme (NHIS) remains stalled, leaving millions of citizens vulnerable to catastrophic health costs and exacerbating inequality in healthcare access. The NHIS Bill was…
8 May 2025, 9:40 pm
By Annet Nakato Civil Society Organisations (CSOs) are urging the government to boost domestic investment in health services to enhance the well-being of vulnerable communities, particularly in light of declining international aid. This appeal was reiterated during a side event…
5 May 2025, 2:54 pm
By Byamukama Alozious According to the Uganda Demographic and Health Survey (UDHS) 2022, 26% of children under five years old suffer from stunting nationally, with the Karamoja region having the highest rate at 40%. Samalie Namukose, Assistant Commissioner of the…
30 April 2025, 9:16 pm
By Nakato Annet The Minister of Health, Dr. Jane Ruth Aceng, today launched the National Medical Stores pilot programme for last-mile distribution, aimed at ensuring vaccines reach all government health facilities. She also flagged off 28 refrigerated vehicles to support…
30 April 2025, 6:04 pm
By Byamukama Alozious Journalists have been urged to prioritise reporting on drowning incidents in a bid to raise awareness and save lives. This call to action was made during a training session held today, 30 April 2025, at Minister’s Village…
30 April 2025, 11:52 am
By Wilex Mukisa Tune in to the Youth Voice! Last Saturday’s youth programme (2:00–3:30pm) brought together young women and men to discuss how gender-based violence affects both women and men in their communities. Listen to the full programme. here. The…
27 April 2025, 6:25 pm
Kampala, Uganda – April 26, 2025 By Byamukama Alozious President Yoweri Museveni has urged Ugandans to trust healthcare workers and avoid visiting witch doctors when dealing with unfamiliar diseases. In an oral message delivered through the Minister of Health, Dr…
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.