Tag Archives: communication

Pamoja FM-Giving a Voice to Kibera Slum

Posted on February 8, 2011 by

Pamoja FM, a community radio station in Kibera slum, Nairobi came to the fore during the 2007-2008 election violence, where they acted as a calming influence on the citizens in Kibera, which was in stark contrast with many comparable stations, which … Continue reading →

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Grant award: FrontlineSMS Radio

Posted on December 10, 2010 by

In Africa, radio remains the dominant broadcasting tool, with about 90% of households owning a radio – but communication remains mostly one-way. SMS text-messaging using mobile phones, also increasingly widespread, are the most affordable and accessible mode of two-way communication. … Continue reading →

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