KBC Eastern Service
KBC Eastern Service: Kenya's Voice to Pastoralist Communities
KBC Eastern Service operates as a vital public radio arm of the Kenya Broadcasting Corporation, delivering culturally relevant programming to pastoralist communities across Northern Kenya. Broadcasting in multiple indigenous languages, the station bridges information gaps in remote regions while preserving local heritage through music, news, and community dialogue. Its structured daily segments cater to specific linguistic groups within its broad coverage area.
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Genre | News, Cultural Programming, Community Information, Music |
| Broadcast Frequency | FM 98.7 MHz (Nairobi), FM 100.9 MHz (Regional), AM 1386 kHz |
| Coverage Region | Marsabit, Isiolo, Samburu, Laikipia, Uasin Gishu, Trans-Nzoia, Turkana County |
| Languages | Borana, Rendille, Burji, Turkana |
| Ownership | Kenya Broadcasting Corporation (State-owned) |
| Founded | 1972 |
| Contact Information | Phone: +254 20 2241896 Email: [email protected] Website: www.kbc.co.ke |
| Studio Address | Harry Thuku Road, Nairobi, Kenya |
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KBC Eastern Service uniquely delivers hyperlocal content to underserved communities, preserving linguistic heritage while addressing regional needs through accessible news and cultural programming. Its multilingual approach fosters community cohesion across Northern Kenya's diverse pastoralist populations. Listen live to experience authentic grassroots broadcasting. Listen Live
