Kenya radio forms one of the most effective and popular modes of communication in the country. The Kingpin of Kenya Radio, Kenya Broadcasting Corporation (KBC) aims at the cultural and social betterment of the Kenyans by airing a wide range of programs targeted at all age groups. Services provided by KBC are as follows:
- National radio networks
- Regional radio networks
- Local radio stations
- Radio stations on the web
- Additional radio resource
National radio networks have two stations working under it- 1) KBC English radio service and 2) KBC Kiswahili Radio service.
- English radio service
Carrying out active transmission for 19 hours, this service packages an immense number of programs ranging from news to current affairs to music to advertisements. The range of listeners is also varied. The station reaches every part of Kenya and is listened to by all people.
- Kiswahili radio service
Started 53 years ago its original purpose was to inform people about the war front. Over the years its expansion has been magnanimous. Currently it enjoys a wide coverage and airs trendy and commercially feasible programs for a huge range of listeners all over Kenya.
Apart from these national networks are the Regional Networks such as the following-
- Regional Radio Central Service
- Regional Radio Eastern Service
- Regional Radio Western service
Kenya radio thus is a favorite amongst the Kenyan population.
For more information on Kenya radio log onto the following sections:
