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20 April 2026, 5:00 pm

Kabaka Birthday Run poster claiming political message is manipulated

By Byamukama Alozious A TikTok video featuring a poster claiming that the 13th Kabaka Birthday Run is a “run to save Uganda”, including the phrase “#M7MustGo”, has been found to be manipulated. The post attracted more than 15,300 likes, 321…

17 April 2026, 10:35 am

Uganda invites export firms to apply for funding boosting global market access

By Byamukama Alozious The Government of Uganda has opened applications for funding under the Investment for Industrial Transformation and Employment (INVITE) Project, a major initiative aimed at strengthening the country’s export sector and positioning local businesses to compete globally. Implemented…

16 April 2026, 10:08 pm

Youth unemployment rises in Uganda, UBOS report reveals

By Annet Nakato The Uganda Bureau of Statistics (UBOS) has raised concern over the increasing number of unemployed youth in the country, highlighting a growing challenge for Uganda’s labour market. While releasing a new labour report, UBOS Executive Director Dr.…

7 April 2026, 11:19 am

Ufahari Girls urge balanced approach to mental health in schools

By Byamukama Alozious Ufahari Girls, a girl-led initiative advocating for the wellbeing, mental health, and rights of girls and young women, has launched a movement combining faith, mentorship, and mental health awareness in schools across Uganda to address the growing…

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.