Tuesday, May 19, 2020

Kamba radio stations: which are the main ones?


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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