Kenya: Devolved Broadcasting Can Wait a Few Years

editorial

There have been several calls from the counties, including capital city Nairobi, for the setting up of government-owned TV and FM radio stations.

Devolved state broadcasting would be an interesting idea (and the national government has the Kenya Broadcasting Corporation), but only if it is done and delivered thoroughly professionally, something which the 47 counties have no capacity to do.

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