- The celebrations will run from 8:00 AM to 2:00 PM and will be streamed live on MCK’s social media platforms.
Kenya will tomorrow join the rest of the world in marking World Radio Day 2026, with a series of high-profile events organized by the Media Council of Kenya (MCK) under the theme “Radio and Artificial Intelligence.”
The celebrations, scheduled for Friday, February 13, 2026, will bring together government officials, media leaders, academics, and civil society representatives to explore how artificial intelligence can transform radio broadcasting while safeguarding ethics, professionalism, and public trust.
Keynote and Panel Discussions
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The day’s program will feature a keynote paper by Prof. Nancy Booker titled “Innovation that Empowers, Ethics that Inspire, Trust that Endures.”
A panel discussion will follow, moderated by Ms. Christine Nguku, Assistant Director of Training & Curriculum Development at MCK. Panelists include:
- Mr. Alfred Ambani, Deputy Director, Multimedia Services, Communications Authority of Kenya
- Ms. Jamila Yesho, Ag. Deputy Registrar, Complaints Commission, MCK
- Mr. Young Muthomi, Managing Editor, RMS Radio
- Mr. Kelvin Nyangweso, Chairman, Association of Kenya Community Media Operators
- Ms. Patricia Joseph, Programmes Manager, Katiba Institute
- Ms. Simaloi Dajom, Head of Broadcasting, Nation Media Group
- Mr. Alphonse Shiundu, Country Editor, Africa Check
- Mr. Abraham Marita, Project Manager, Internews
Chief Guest and Dignitaries
The event will be graced by Mr. Stephen Isaboke, EBS, Principal Secretary in the State Department for Broadcasting and Telecommunications, as Chief Guest. Other dignitaries expected include:
- Mr. Maina Muiruri, Chairman, MCK
- Mr. David Omwoyo, MBS, CEO, MCK
- Dr. James Gichiah Njogu, HSC, Ag. Secretary General/CEO, Kenya National Commission for UNESCO
- Ms. Nora Mbagathi, Executive Director, Katiba Institute
- Ms. Zubeida Kananu, President, Kenya Editors Guild
- Mr. Eric Oduor, Secretary General, Kenya Union of Journalists
Safeguarding Radio
Ahead of the celebrations, MCK CEO David Omwoyo emphasized that while AI offers radio new possibilities to innovate and expand reach, its adoption must be anchored in ethics.
“When guided responsibly, AI strengthens professionalism, reinforces public trust, and ensures radio remains a credible pillar of our democracy,” he said.
Complementing the official program, Omwoyo will also appear on NTV and Nation FM under the banner “Fixing the Nation: One Conversation at a Time” to discuss the theme “Safeguarding Radio.”
The broadcast begins at 7:00 AM and will be streamed live across digital platforms.
Global and Local Support
The event is supported by international partners including the European Union, UNESCO, Internews, and the Katiba Institute, underscoring the global significance of radio as a tool for democracy, dialogue, and development.
How to Participate
The celebrations will run from 8:00 AM to 2:00 PM and will be streamed live on MCK’s social media platforms. Kenyans are encouraged to tune in, engage online, and reflect on the evolving role of radio in the age of artificial intelligence.
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