Association Of Kenya Community Media Operators - AKCMO

21/10/2024

Association of KENYA community media operators chairman Daniel Waturu, awarded certificates of completion to Akcmo interns after completing their internship.

"We wish you well in your endeavours and remember to spread the good news plus what you have learned here at AKCMO."

Daniel Waturu- AKCMO Chairman.

17/10/2024

Today, Secretary to the ministry of youth and sports Raymond Ochieng had a great partnership meeting with The Association of Kenya Community Media Operators (AKCMO) on how to tap into their over 60 Community Radio Stations with over 20 Million audience that are majority youth.
The secretary also explored engagement of youth on the ground and opportunity sharing in their platforms including talent search.

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08/06/2024

Akcmo continues to equip it's member stations through robust networking with it's partners. Media council of Kenya donated several equipments including 5 computers, 10 headphones and microphones. Akcmo takes this early opportunity to appreciate this noble cause.
Mck senior officer Victor Bwire witnessed the equipments handing over to beneficiaries.
Media Council of Kenya
Kenya Union of Journalist
Kenya Editors Guild
Voice for Women and Girls' Rights-Kenya
Communications Authority of Kenya
UNESCO

08/06/2024

Akcmo officials posing for a photo with Media Council of Kenya senior officer Victor Bwire (standing in the middle) after a successful training of 40 AKCMO member stations at PANARI SKY HOTEL in Nairobi.

07/06/2024

AKCMO in conjunction with Media Council of Kenya currently holding Sensitization Forum For journalists on reporting public interest issues at Panari Hotel, Nairobi. 40 AKCMO member stations journalists and representatives in attendance.

Kenya Union of Journalist
Kenya Editors Guild
Voice for Women and Girls' Rights-Kenya
UNESCO Regional Office for Eastern Africa
UNICEF Kenya
National Coalition on Freedom of Expression and Content Moderation in Kenya
Ministry of Information, Communications & The Digital Economy KE
Communications Authority of Kenyaa.

02/06/2024

AKCMO Chairperson Mr. Daniel Waturu today 2/6/2024, joined the Patron of the Association of Professional Broadcasters(APB-Kenya) Mr. Ezekiel Mutua, and a section of it's Membership in honouring and celebrating one of Kenya's Broadcasting Icons, Leaonard Mambo Mbotela.

Mbotela, fondly refered to as 'Majee' marked his 84th Birthday in late May. AKCMO is making big strides towards forging alliances, partnerships and collaborations with various Broadcast stakeholders.

01/06/2024

Kenya Media Sector Working Group (KMSWG) Members representing Media associations held a successful meeting at Baraza Media Lab deliberating on issues affecting Media sector in the country.

Kenya Community Media Network
Kenya Union of Journalist
Kenya Editors Guild

Media Council of Kenya

16/05/2024

Je wajua kwamba unaweza sikiliza habari za
MTAA YAKO KUPITIA REDIO ZA KIJAMII?
Redio za Kijamii zina patikana kote nchini. Sikiliza Sasa ili upate taarifa kamili na za kuaminika.

Media Council of Kenya Communications Authority of Kenya UNESCO LWASI RADIO 101.2FmWishfmradioRadio Shahidi 91.7Mitume RadioWajir Community Radio 90.9fmKOCH FM RadioMtaani RadioRuben FMRadio OsotuaRadio MikayiVoice for Women and Girls' Rights-Kenya Harriet Atyang Christopher Osundwaa.

03/05/2024

Our very own Danson Machuki from Radio Jangwani Marsabit won the best investigative story award at the AJEA. Congratulations Machuki.🎉 Hapa mambo NI climax.

02/05/2024

Kuza ICT Awards is here with us again, have you voted for your favourite radio station?
Voting is absolutely Freeeee

26/04/2024

AKCMO presented members concerns and queries as earlier shared via WhatsApp group. Akcmo chairman Waturu was recognised for the great efforts he has made to advocate for Community media. Also Mr. Nyangweso shared Akcmo appreciation to MCSK for the exemption of Community radios from paying the 20k annual fee. Hapa KAZI Tu Wadau.

17/04/2024

Akcmo officials led by Kelvin Nyangweso attended the KUZA ICT Awards at Sarova Stanley in Nairobi. Akcmo tem had a great opportunity to meet the new CA DG.

12/04/2024

Akcmo has done it again, after thorough consultations with KECOBO, all community radios in Kenya have been exempted from paying the Mcsk license.

What's your take on this move?
UNESCO Ruben FMRadio OsotuaVox RadioRadio MikayiMtaani RadioKOCH FM RadioUNESCO Regional Office for Eastern Africa Mitume Radio Radio Shahidi 91.7 LWASI RADIO 101.2Fm Media Council of Kenya Harriet Atyang Bus Radio Kajiado Wajir Community Radio 90.9fm.

13/02/2024

As the world celebrates World Radio, we take a journey to Radio Domus in Ngong for a special story.https://lm.facebook.com/l.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.unesco.org%2Fen%2Farticles%2Fworld-radio-day-2024-how-kenyas-community-radios-are-strengthening-democracy%3Ffbclid%3DIwAR3c7KfEOCdTtx6jbY2ctYynY7484qdi0JWKF5RA3NyJkQ8ZlC9Cco2RQsc&h=AT2QehYjrQTVRw-InFBzY5PVha2AhY-R6q0-fUPvFLHAgXbJr-Ye-UBFOa_B7hlGYdIrbAOKVBNRDnJVdLYJFmZ3fEz6j4fCTEUN26mNdjoJXqqvfZUdxIDBJPQzo5uaeGqW5On5nWlmWknmgbc&no_warn_external=1

This World Radio Day 2024, UNESCO celebrates the continuing democratic value of community radios as the voice of the community and a catalyst for connectedness within underserved groups.

13/02/2024

Happy World Radio Day Wadau, here is a link for the interview with Akcmo Chairman Daniel Waturu on Bus Radio- Sauti ya Kajiado..https://www.facebook.com/share/v/ehrvM95ja1bMCXeM/?mibextid=oFDknk

13/02/2024

Today is World Radio Day, how is Radio transforming your world. Which radio or radio presenter do you want to celebrate for touching your life everyday?

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12/02/2024

"Unganisha Jamii, how Ruben FM is transforming lives in Mukuru kwa Ruben-Nairobi County.

UNESCO speaks with Ruben FM, a community radio in the Mukuru informal settlement in Nairobi, Kenya, on how community radios are engaging young people to build peaceful online spaces.

22/01/2024

UNESCO TAKES TO AIRWAVES TO HALT TEENAGE PREGNANCY IN KENYA.

In response to rising GBV and defilement cases in Kenya, the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organisation (UNESCO) has been increasing the visibility of teenage pregnancy through a coordinated, country-wide dialogue on the issue via Kenya’s community radio stations.

Between September and October interactive talks shows took place across the Association of Kenya Community Media Operators (AKCMO) network which engaged listeners on issues related to teenage pregnancy, HIV in addition to broader issues of gender-based violence (GBV). Public announcements were also placed and skits performed during primetime hours.

AKCMO bridges the existing gap between policy makers and a grassroots population who often depend on communityradios. The association operates 42 outlets giving it a potential reach of 34% of the population, as shown by Kenya Audience Research Foundation (KARF) statistics. Grassroots listeners have emotional attachment to these radio stations and tuning in to their favorite programs, is a daily ritual. Media has constantly shaped the community agenda and radio remains one of the strongest tools to influence and shape beliefs, drawing on diverse opinions and creating debate.

Teenage pregnancy disproportionately disempowers girls. According to Kenya Data and Health Survey (2014), one in five girls between 15-19 years are either pregnant or already a mother. School closures enforced by COVID-19 pose a significant risk to hard-earned gains realized over the years in sexual and reproductive health. Girls risk dropping out of school completely due to early pregnancy, leading to lack of academic qualifications and reduced prospects for employment. This results in a vicious cycle of poverty for girls and young women because children of low-income uneducated women are likely to drop out of school as well, suffering the same fate as their parents.