The Kenyan Election 2013: the Role of the Factual Discussion Programme Sema Kenya (Kenya Speaks)

Author(s)
Muriithi, A.G. and Page, G.
Publication language
English
Pages
39pp
Date published
01 Sep 2013
Type
Research, reports and studies
Keywords
Accountability and Participation, Comms, media & information
Countries
Kenya
Organisations
BBC Media Action

This paper seeks to identify the extent to which the national TV and radio programme Sema Kenya (Kenya Speaks), part of BBC Media Action’s governance work in Kenya, supported accountability, peace and inclusion at the time of the 2013 Kenya election. It shows the specific value placed on Sema Kenya by audiences and experts at election time.