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9 October 2025, 7:23 pm

Young girls shine at GCA, celebrating Resilience and Achievement

Byamulama Alozious The Girl Champion Awards (GCA) has celebrated outstanding young girls and women who are driving positive change in their communities. The event, highlighted the achievements of girls and young women who have overcome challenges and demonstrated exceptional commitment…

9 October 2025, 1:10 pm

Children with Autism: Different, not less

By Robinah Nanfuka Every child has a unique way of seeing the world, and children with autism remind us that different doesn’t mean less. Their creativity, honesty, and brilliance shine in ways that inspire understanding, patience, and love. Last Sunday,…

9 October 2025, 11:47 am

Women in leadership and grassroots transformation

By Regina Nassanga Driven by her passion to create a community where people’s concerns are heard and addressed, Sarah Nanozi — the aspiring Women Councillor for Kiwatule in the 2026 elections and current Secretary of the Parish Development Model —…

8 October 2025, 12:20 pm

Women call for equal media coverage in Politics

By Byamukama Alozious Women leaders and civil society organisations have renewed calls for equal media coverage and fair representation of women in Uganda’s political landscape, saying the media continues to favour male politicians. The call came during a one-day conference…

6 October 2025, 11:44 am

Bishop Mutebi calls for peaceful 2026 electoral process

By Byamukama Alozious Bishop Hanington Mutebi, former Assistant Bishop of the Diocese of Kampala, has called for peaceful elections and respect for human rights in Uganda. During a confirmation service at St John’s Makerere, 47 children were confirmed into the…

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…

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.