 Our
mandate
Kenya Broadcasting Corporation is a state corporation established by
an Act of Parliament CAP 221 of the laws of Kenya to undertake public services.
Our mission
“The leading Broadcaster, providing quality programmes”.
We are committed to excellence in broadcast services to our audience,
customers, the public and the government
Guiding Principles
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Kenya Broadcasting Corporation provides the audience with innovative, high
quality programmes
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The Corporation enhances development of local cultural values by facilitating
the dissemination, preservation and conservation of authentically indigenous
values.
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The Corporation contributes to the economic, educational, cultural and
social well-being of Kenyans
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Kenya Broadcasting Corporation promotes the “Universal access to
information for all” through provision of free to air services.
Aim and Objectives
To inform, educate and entertain the public through radio and television
services and thereby propagate all that consolidates national unity, peace,
love and development.
Specific Aims
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Increased understanding among the people on the government development
policies and strategies.
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Impart knowledge on the process of effective communication with key publics
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Promote an effective approach to the use of radio and television as tools
for National Development.
Our Services
Kenya Broadcasting Corporation offers the following radio and television
services.
Public Service Radios
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National Kiswahili Service
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National English Service
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Regional Eastern Service transmitting in Somali, Borana, Rendile, Burgi
and Turkan
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Regional Central Service transmitting in Meru, Embu, Masai and Kamba
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Regional Western Service transmitting in Luo, Kisii, Kalenji, Kuria, Teso,
Luhya, Suba and Pokot
Commercial Radio
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Music and Entertainment, Metro FM transmitting to major urban areas of
Nairobi, Mombasa, Nakuru, Nyeri, Eldoret and Kisumu.
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Coro FM transmitting to Nairobi and Mount Kenya Region on 102.3 and 99.5
MGHZ
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Pwani FM transmitting to coast region
Television Services
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Free to air KBC channel 1
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Pay Television channel 2
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Entertainment Metro Television channel 31 transmitting over a radius of
85 Kms from Limuru
The History of Kenya Broadcasting Corporation
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English Radio Broadcasting begun in 1928. The Broadcasts targeted
white settlers who monitored news from their home and other parts of the
world.
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The first radio broadcasts targeting Africans came during the 2nd World
War to inform parents and relatives of African soldiers what was happening
at the war front.
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In 1953, the first broadcast service was created for Africans. African
Broadcasting Services carried programmes in Kiswahili, Dholuo, Kikuyu,
Kinandi, Kiluhya, Kikamba and Arabic
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In 1954, the Kenya Broadcasting Services (KBS) was established. Regional
stations were set up in Mombasa (Sauti ya Mvita), Nyeri (Mount Kenya Station)
and Kisumu (Lake Station).
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In 1961, the Kenya Broadcasting Corporation (KBC) was formed to take over
broadcasting services from the government controlled Kenya Broadcasting
Services
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In 1962, Television was introduced in Kenya. The first transmitting
station was set on a farm house in Limuru and the station transmitted a
radius of 15 miles.
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On 1st July 1964, Kenya Broadcasting Corporation was nationalized into
Voice of Kenya through an Act of Parliament.
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In 1970, a new television station opened in Mombasa to relay programmes
and produce local dramas, music, cultural and other programmes
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In 1989, the Voice of Kenya changed back to Kenya Broadcasting Corporation
through an Act of Parliament.
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In 1989, a contract was signed between KBC and Japan Telecommunications
Engineering consultancy service (JETC) for improvement and expansion of
the national medium wave frequency radio broadcasting network.
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In 1991, KBC signed a contract with Marubeni Corporation of Tokyo, Japan
for upgrading of medium wave transmitting stations and construction of
new ones.
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In 1993, KBC embarked on a major modernization project to upgrade its transmitting
station, construct new ones and improve on switching and rooting network.
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In 1996, KBC commissioned Metro FM as a 90% music radio
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In September 2000, KBC commissioned Metro Television as a Sports and entertainment
channel
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In December 2000, KBC started Coro FM, transmitting in Kikuyu language
to Nairobi and Mount Kenya Region
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In 2001, Pwani FM was started to carter for the Coast Region
List of KBC Board of Directors
1. Mr. James Kangwana - Chairman
2. Mr. Wachira Waruru - Managing Director
3. Mrs. Elizabeth Mueni Musyoka
4. Mrs. Catherine Kuria
5. Prof. Shanyisa A. Khasiani
6. Mr. Koome Mwambia
7. Hon. Jillo Falana
8. Ms. Joyce Wesonga - Representative Inspector General Corporations
9. Mr H. Mung’asia - Representative Ministry of Tourism and Information
10. Mr. Anthony Okara - Representative Attorney General Chambers
11. Mr. Titus Muriithi - Representative form Auditor General (Corporations)
The Management Team.
1. Mr Wachira Waruru - Managing Director
2. Dr. Lewis Odhiambo - Deputy Managing Director
3. Mr. W. Ikapel - Corporation Secretary
4. Mr. J O Osoro - Radio Programmes Manager
5. Mr. J Murema - TV Programmes Manager
6. Mr. J.Kuria - Ag. Manager, Technical Services
7. Mr. Mr. H Mucheke - Ag. Editor-In-Chief
8. Mr. Z Ochako - Administration Manager
9. Nr Z I Nkari - Marketing Manager
10. Mr. B Ikonze - Finance Manager
11. Mrs. F Migunde - Ag. Enterprises Manager
12. Mr. A Mailo - Human Resources Manager
13. Mr. W Oliech - Chief Security Officer
14. Ms. Z Kitheka - Chief Supplies Officer
15. Mrs. E Mwakina - Snr. Public Relations Officer
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