Your Monday Reads: KICTANet in the News & Diverse Kenyan Media Landscape

On Mon, 26 Feb 2024, 14:46 David Indeje via KICTANet, <
[email protected]> wrote:

> Dear Lister,
>
> The Communication Authority of Kenya has published the Kenya Media
> Landscape Report for July-September 2023.
>
>
> This report
> <www.ca.go.ke/sites/default/files/2024-02/Audience%20Measurement%20and%20Industry%20Trends%20Report%20July-September%202023_0.pdf> shows
> a diverse media landscape in Kenya with variations in preference across
> regions and demographics. While radio remains dominant in most areas,
> internet usage is growing, and media consumption patterns are evolving.
>
>
> *Kenya Media Landscape Highlights *
>
> *Radio:*
>
> – The highest listenership is in South Nyanza, followed by the Lake
> and Rift Valley regions.
> – Lowest listenership in the Eastern region.
> – Swahili is the most common language, followed by vernacular
> languages.
> – Western and Coast regions prefer Swahili stations.
> – Lake and Lower Eastern regions prefer vernacular stations.
>
> *Overall Media Consumption:*
>
> – Radio and TV lead in all regions except North Eastern, where
> internet usage is highest.
> – Newspaper readership is highest in Nairobi and Western regions.
>
> *Listenership Differences:*
>
> – Five regions have close radio listenership rates, ranging from 81%
> to 85%.
> – North Eastern region has the lowest radio listenership (54%) but the
> highest internet usage (64%).
>
> *Internet Usage:*
>
> – Nairobi has the highest internet usage (75%).
> – South Nyanza, with the highest radio listenership, has the lowest
> internet usage (44%).
>
> *Newspaper Readership:*
>
> – More males read newspapers than females.
> – Readership is similar across age groups.
> – The highest readership is in Nairobi, Western, and urban areas.
>
> *Media Advertising:*
>
> – Television is the most popular advertising platform, receiving
> Sh10.9 billion from a total Sh16 billion budget.
> – Radio received Sh3.6 billion, and print media received Sh1.6 billion.
>
> *Media Growth:*
>
> – Radio stations increased from 120 to 228 between 2015 and 2022.
> – TV stations increased from 9 to 182 between 2015 and 2022.
> – The increase in TV stations is attributed to the rise of digital
> media and streaming options.
>
>
> *1. KICTANet Tackles Digital IDs at the World Conference on Statelessness*
>
>
> KICTANet is participating in the 2024 World Conference on Statelessness,
> held in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. This event brings together individuals with
> diverse experiences and expertise related to statelessness.
>
> At the conference, KICTANet, part of the digital ID community, will host
> two key sessions exploring the complex relationship between digital
> identity systems, public infrastructure, and the consequences for stateless
> individuals. You can read more about our participation here
> <www.kictanet.or.ke/kictanet-tackles-digital-ids-at-the-2024-world-conference-on-statelessness/>
> :
>
>
> *2. First Public Gathering of New Digital ID & Human Rights Coalition:*
>
> KICTANet is also a member of a new transnational civil society community
> focused on digital ID and human rights. This community recently held its
> first public gathering to discuss concerns with current systems and
> emphasize the need for collaboration and human-centred design. You can
> learn more about this new coalition and its goals here
> <www.kictanet.or.ke/first-public-gathering-of-new-digital-id-and-human-rights-coalition/>
> :
>
>
> *3. eCitizen: A Glittering Promise Mired in Ownership, Payment, and
> Adoption Issues:*
>
> This is an article on the challenges faced by Kenya’s eCitizen platform, a
> government portal providing online access to various services. The article
> raises concerns about ownership wrangles, payment system issues, and
> adoption challenges, highlighting the need for transparency and
> user-centric improvements. You can find the full article here:
> <www.kictanet.or.ke/ecitizen-a-glittering-promise-mired-in-ownership-payment-and-adoption-issues/>
>
>
>
> Also, check out our
> <www.linkedin.com/pulse/kictanets-top-notch-initiatives-you-wont-believe-whats-happening-xjhaf/?utm_source=share&utm_medium=member_android&utm_campaign=share_via>newsletter
> for what you missed since the year began.
>
>
> —
> *Kind Regards,*
>
> *David Indeje*
>
>
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