Pioneering a new categorical in the decade of media growth in Uganda, Mama was the first community broadcaster and unique to its nature, a women-focused radio in the country, Africa and second globally.
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Post Covid-19: Identifying capacity needs for Community media development
“We have least political talk, ours is developmental content that serves the immediate needs of communities without a profit orientation. Our importance is unarguably relevant but how best can we serve in lack?” said Margaret Sentamu
“We are proud to have created alternative space for women issues,” Dr. Patricia Litho
Marking 20 years of empowering service, Dr. Patricia Litho, Chairperson Board of Directors, Uganda Media Women’s Association and Mama FM reflects on the journey moved this far. “20 years ago the Uganda Media Women’s Association became the first in Africa and second in the world to set up a women owned radio for women by […]
19years of Dedicated Service at Mama FM! Kalanzi Relates Journey as Station Achieves Landmark
When Mama FM set its ball rolling in 2001, 16 presenters and producers were trained and recruited. This laid platform to other passionate individuals in the consequent years, among which was Kalanzi who has walked it all till to-date. As Mama FM marks 20 years of broadcasting, it celebrates and recognizes the service of Lawrence […]
Episode Two of Mama FM Listeners Voices-Mama FM @20years
“When a woman is empowered, even Men benefit”
Voices of MamaFM Listeners At 20years
“As an aspiring politician, I have gained confidence through workshops organized by the station and I thank Mama FM for the capacity building and skills training they organize for the community.” Says Christine.
Strides in Radio as Canal of Information, a Public Good in Uganda
Did You Know?-Uganda has over 290 authorized radio stations and only seven of these are community broadcasters! Equally, the female listenership of radio is still low despite the medium easier accessibility and affordability. According to a 2019 Media Landscape Report of Uganda by BBC Media Action, there is only a 68.7% female listenership to radio […]
MAMA FM @20- A Glimpse of the Journey
As MAMA FM prepares to celebrate its longtime community service, a glimpse of the community radio manifestation is cordial to the journey yet achieved! “At the time of my joining in 2002 as a trainee, this Radio Mast wasn’t there, Mama FM would tap signal from the UBC radio national mast in Naguru. Everything you […]
Here we are Finnish Journalists!
“I am glad Mama Fm is empowering the community on different issues especially human rights” Anuka Kolehmainen chats with Kalpana Bhandari, an FK participant from Nepal. Anuka is a translator from Turku, south west of Helsinki the capital of Finland. She translates books and documents from English to Finish, for the listeners of Radio Robinhood. […]