Overview
- Act: Kenya Broadcasting Corporation Act,
- Formed: 1961
- CEO: Agnes Kalekye Nguna
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The Kenya Broadcasting Corporation (KBC), established in 1961, is Kenya’s public broadcaster under the Kenya Broadcasting Corporation Act. Its mandate includes providing radio, television, and online services that inform, educate, and entertain the public. KBC plays a key role in national integration, offering programming in multiple languages, and promoting cultural heritage and development. The corporation also supports government communication efforts and serves as a platform for public participation and awareness on various national issues.
CEO: Agnes Kalekye Nguna
Agnes Kalekye Nguna is the CEO of Kenya Broadcasting Corporation (KBC), appointed in May 2024. She holds a degree in Communication from the University of Nairobi and an Executive MBA from Strathmore University. Nguna has over 18 years of media experience, having previously served as the Chief Operating Officer at Radio Africa Group.
Functions
- Public Service Broadcasting: KBC is tasked with providing accessible, unbiased public service broadcasting across radio, television and online platforms.
- National Integration: Promotes national unity through programs that represent Kenya’s diverse cultures, languages, and ethnic communities.
- Information Dissemination: Provides a platform for government communication and broadcasts public interest content related to governance, development, and social issues.
- Cultural Preservation: Aims to preserve and promote Kenya’s cultural heritage through educational and cultural programming.
- Education: Offers educational programs to enhance literacy, skills development, and societal awareness.
- Entertainment: Provides entertainment through diverse programming in music, drama, sports, and movies.
- Regional Broadcasting: Expands coverage to underserved regions, ensuring nationwide reach, including remote areas.
- International Broadcasting: Facilitates the transmission of Kenyan culture and affairs globally.
- Public Participation: Engages the public in dialogue and discussion about national issues, fostering democracy and inclusiveness.
- Technological Advancement: Continuously modernizes its infrastructure to incorporate the latest broadcasting technologies, including digital migration and online services.
Important Links
Address & Contacts
- Kenya Broadcasting Corporation,
- P.O. Box 30456, Nairobi, Kenya.
- PRF7+3P Nairobi
- info@kbc.co.ke
- +254 20 221 4622|+254 20 221 4635