Kenya on Friday joined the world in celebrating the World Radio Day with Media Council of Kenya(MCK) in partnership with Communication Authority (CA) and the National Cohesion and Integration Commission (NCIC) kicking off its celebration in Nairobi and Nakuru counties.
This year’s theme is “innovating Radio to promote peaceful coexistence”, which underscores the mandate of NCIC.
Speaking in Nakuru during the celebration, Media Council Programmes Manager Victor Bwire urged Kenyan journalists to use radio to practice solution-based journalism touching on issues to do with national reconciliation and development.
On his part, Communications Authority Assistant Director Peter Ikumilu said radio is one of the most popular mediums of exchange of information and education to people worldwide.
The World Radio Day that is marked every year in February 13 celebrates radio as part of humanity’s history by following the various developments in the society and adapting its services.
On the occasion of World Radio Day 2021 (WRD 2021), UNESCO is calling on radio stations to celebrate this event’s 10th anniversary and the more than 110 years of radio.
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