Tag Archives: radio

New Grant for FrontlineSMS

Posted on August 16, 2011 by

Having previously supported FrontlineSMS, the Indigo team have been following their progress with interest. At present, the FrontlineSMS:Radio team are developing a new platform that ‘will assist community radio stations to interact dynamically with audiences by harnessing the power of … Continue reading →

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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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Democracy, Transparency and Accountability-On the Ground in Nairobi

Posted on January 9, 2011 by

The 2007-8 post election violence in Kenya, highlighted a need for political change in Kenya and the new constitution is a step in the direction needed, but the nation cannot rest on its laurel.  On the ground, people are working … 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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