Vox Radio

Stories and updates about the Vox Radio project in Tana Delta, Kenya. Older stories can be found under the tag for Amani FM

Flood waters Tana River

From Drought to Deluge: Vox Radio Becomes A Lifeline

By Jon Hargreaves / December 21, 2023

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.

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Peacebuilding

Building peace in an ever-fractious world

By Fatma Mzee (Guest Contributor) / October 10, 2023

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.

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Vox Studio Kenya

Vox Radio Goes Regional

By Jon Hargreaves / September 7, 2023

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.

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Peace Heroes

Local Peace Heroes

By Jon Hargreaves / November 24, 2022

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.

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Community Engagement

A Game Changer in Tana River

By Jon Hargreaves / October 19, 2022

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…

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Vox Radio

New Name for a Trusted Voice

By Jon Hargreaves / July 18, 2022

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…

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Cup Winners Tana River

Football Brings Women Peacemakers Together

By Fatma Mzee (Guest Contributor) / May 27, 2022

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.

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