In the recent years, we have witnessed fast growth in
the number and quality of Kamba radio stations. Before the liberalization of Kenyan
airwaves, the only way to hear the Kamba language on radio would have been
by tuning in to KBC’s Central Station. But this used to be only for a few hours
per day (I think it would start at 4 Pm and end at 7 Pm) or something like
that. This was usually on AM radio, and getting a clear signal was always a big
challenge...
When FM radio technology came to Kenya, some good individuals set up the first full-time Kamba FM radio station which I think was Mbaitu FM. After that came Royal Media Service’s
Musyi FM, followed by others like Syokimau FM, Mang’elete Radio, County FM,
Eene FM and Wikwatyo FM.
So to my understanding, some of the main Kamba radio stations
include Musyi FM (which covers most parts of Ukambani), Mbaitu FM which also
has a good coverage and Eene FM which has registered considerable growth in
popularity in recent days. There is also County FM which seems to enjoy a good audience all
over Ukambani lately, as well as Syokimau FM and Wikwatyo FM which has a considerable
presence in Kitui.
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