Audio By Vocalize Radio Maisha studio at the Standard Media Group Headquarters along Mombasa Road in Nairobi.[File, Standard] What if the voice that woke you this morning could do more than play music or read the news? What if it could help educate a child in a remote village, deliver timely health or weather updates, and share information tailored to the real needs of your community? This is not science fiction. It is the evolving promise of radio, strengthened by the thoughtful use of new technologies such as artificial intelligence. In Kenya, millions still rely on the radio every day. Whether commuting…
Author: By David Omwoyo
Audio By Vocalize Radio Maisha studio at the Standard Media Group Headquarters along Mombasa Road in Nairobi.[File, Standard] What if the voice that woke you this morning could do more than play music or read the news? What if it could help educate a child in a remote village, deliver timely health or weather updates, and share information tailored to the real needs of your community? This is not science fiction. It is the evolving promise of radio, strengthened by the thoughtful use of new technologies such as artificial intelligence. In Kenya, millions still rely on the radio every day. Whether commuting…
Journalists covering a past event. [File, Standard] Nothing beats the power of a media ecosystem built on the foundation of effective regulation and commitment to protecting the public interest. For any media system to flourish, it must be rooted in strong ethos achieved through professionalism, best practices and constant learning from peers. Within the East African Community (EAC), the spirit of collaboration has been evident each time media stakeholders from member countries meet in Arusha, Tanzania, to share ideas and experiences. The last get-together was during the second Pan-African Media Councils’ Summit in July 2025. What usually emerges from these interactions…