Why radio remains a key player in promoting peace and stability

A group of people listening to the radio at a village in Maseno, Vihiga County. Radio access is high for both rural and urban populations in Kenya. [Titus Munala, Standard]

The supremacy of radio in dissemination of information globally cannot be understated. Kenya has experienced tremendous growth of radio since the liberalisation of the airwaves in the early 1990s.

Kenya's media industry is one of the most vibrant in the region, with 13 public FM radio services, 131 commercial FM broadcasters and 42 community FM broadcasters spread across the country. This growth can be attributed to the trust people have in radio.