Media as a Development tool;

The power of Media in addressing community problems;

Within the slums of korogocho lies a small but very influential community radio station which started in 2006 in the quest to address community issues and empowering the community.It might not be relevant to you who lives in utmost comfort of everyday, but for that person who the next day is not guaranteed due to issues surrounding the environment like crime, pollution, diseases and deaths the community radio is very important and dear to their hearts.

Koch fm which is the community radio station that serves Korogocho  slum and other major slums was the first community radio station in Kenya to be established.During the period before its establishment the area was terrible due to the problems the community members were facing.It is so amazing how media has a major role to play in the development sector.Right from the dissemination of information, awareness creation, educating and entertaining, Koch FM has made very significant differences in the Slum of korogocho and other surrounding slums as well.

The birth of Koch Fm and the significant change it has made within the community led to the birth of other community radio stations which include;Pamoja Youth Fm which works in the Kibera slums and Ghetto radio within Maringo slum. The success of Media does not entirely rest in their circle but as a result of mutual partnership with other development partners and therefore as a communication for change (CFC) participant this is a lesson that to end and advocate for economic justice we need to be in a harmonious working relation with other stakeholders as well.

The same scenario happens even when you travel with your partner that your success in those countries will entirely depend on how good you work together and in harmony. 

Communication for change participants and the Koch FM volunteers during a visit to their offices