Discovering Radio Baraza: A Place Where Stories, Music, and Conversations Come Alive
By Ruth Mbinya, Student at Technical University of Kenya on attachment at DTM (2025)
Over the weekend, I spent some time navigating Radio Baraza at radiobaraza.org, and honestly, it turned out to be much more than just another online streaming service. From the moment I started exploring, I felt like I’d stepped into a vibrant...
Photo Story: A Day at DTM Office
By Hendric Makokha, On Attachment at Development Through Media (DTM)
The day started with a sense of purpose. As a Journalism and Mass Communication student currently on attachment at Development Through Media (DTM), every task is an opportunity to learn and grow. My morning was spent going through the DTM profile, carefully making short notes...
Photo Story: My First Day at the DTM Office
By Ruth Mbinya, On Attachment at Development Through Media (DTM)
Although my attachment with Development Through Media (DTM) officially began on 8th August, the first few days were spent online as the office finalized relocation. This Thursday marked a new chapter—my very first day reporting physically to the DTM office.
I arrived at 10 a.m., welcomed...
Rising Voices: Youth and Women Demand Genuine Space in Kenya’s Political Process
By Ruth Syomiti, on Attachment at Development Through Media (DTM)
As Kenya readies for the next general election, youth and women are no longer content simply with their numbers being counted — they want to lead. Through social media, civic forums, and local innovations, they are pushing for inclusion backed by facts, not promises.
Kenya is...
Grassroots Voices and the 2027 Election: Nairobi’s Youth and Traders Demand Real Change
By Hendric Makokha, Student at Technical University of Kenya on attachment at DTM (2025)
As Kenya moves closer to the 2027 general elections, the realities of Nairobi’s grassroots—market traders, boda boda riders, casual workers, and Gen Z students—are shaping the conversation. Rising food prices, new taxes, and high unemployment have fueled frustration. Will 2027 finally...
Radio Baraza: Broadcasting Development, One Story at a Time
By Hendric Makokha, Student at Technical University of Kenya on attachment at DTM (2025)
As a diploma student on attachment, one of the most interesting platforms I’ve come across is Radio Baraza (RB). This is not your typical radio station. It is an online platform created by Development Through Media (DTM), a non-profit organisation that...
Campaign Mobilisers to Decision Makers: Women Seek Greater Political Voice
By Sefu Sabila, DevReporter, Trans Nzoia County
At a Glance
Key Highlights
Women in Trans Nzoia remain underrepresented in decision-making despite being the majority as per the 2019 census that placed their numbers at 3.4 million
Failure by women leaders to support women at the grassroots, has seen lower voter turnout during elections
However, women...
Why a Clean Voter Register Is Key to Credible Elections
By Hendric Makokha
As Kenya prepares for the 2027 General Election, civil society organisations are urging the country to prioritise one reform they say could determine the credibility of the polls: strengthening the voter register.
The issue was among the ten priority electoral reforms validated at the CSO Leadership Roundtable on the Validation of the Report...
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