Kenya

Decades of harmful stereotypes have had an impact on communities in Tana River and the way people view themselves, but a radio station is stepping up to change the narrative.

After four years of drought, Vox Radio rallies to become a Lifeline for Tana River County communities which have been devastated by El Niño Floods.

Working to transform conflict in a county in Eastern Kenya, Fatma Mzee, shares how in a fractious world with divisive media, radio and the internet can be a powerful tool for peace.

After months of planning, Vox Radio is now live from Minjilla and also relaying to central Tana River from the regional capital, Hola. Meanwhile the launch of a new ICT initiative for the region is attracting national attention.

Tana River’s Vox Radio team receives recognition for its contribution to peace-building, as plans take shape for the region’s first ICT hub.

Following the amazing impact of our peace building project in eastern Kenya, Amplifying Voices and the Amani Centre are about to embark on our most ambitious journey yet…

This morning thousands of radio listeners woke up in eastern Kenya’s Tana River County to a new sound, as the presenter cheerfully announced,  “Habari Tana River, you’re listening to Vox Radio. The name may be new, but this is a trusted friend…

Organised and broadcast live on Tana River’s Amani FM for Mothers Day, a women’s football tournament has not only proved hugely popular, it enabled women to take a lead in promoting peaceful engagement ahead of August’s elections.

As Kenya moves towards a high-stakes election, the team at Amani FM in Tana River is challenging some of the narratives that are fuelling tension.

With the threat of violence ahead of Kenya’s election this year, the team at Amani FM in Tana River is working hard to promote peace