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 […]
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 […]
“When a woman is empowered, even Men benefit”
“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.
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 […]
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 […]