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...
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...
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...
From Protest to Policy: Nairobi’s Youth and Traders Push for Real Change Ahead of 2027
By Hendric Makokha, On Attachment at Development Through Media
NAIROBI — As Nairobi’s campaign season warms up ahead of 2027, the city’s youth and small traders are sharpening their demands into concrete lists — and, into votes, when the time comes. After a year of recurrent protests and a painful June 2024 wave of unrest...
Gen Z & First-Time Voters: Can Kenya’s Youth Turn Registration (as Voters) into Real Power by 2027?
By Hendric Makokha, On Attachment at Development Through Media
In the corridors of universities, community halls, and social media feeds across Kenya, there’s a growing murmur: young people want more than just protest. They want participation. As the 2027 general election draws closer, first-time voters—especially Gen Z—are poised to shift from passive observers to active...
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...