Insights from the field — how radio monitoring shapes understanding in complex information environments.
The large-scale violent protests and at least 23 deaths in Kenya this week are a direct response to the proposed Finance Act backed by President William Ruto. The movement was led by young social media influencers, demonstrating the power these individuals hold in shaping public opinion.
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Since its inception in the early 1900s, FM radio has become one of the most ubiquitous technologies in the world. Despite rapid advancements in radio frequency technology, it is still widely utilized globally. Why?
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Even casual observers understand that the COVID-19 pandemic unleashed a new level of vitriol and distrust towards public health messages and messengers. The World Health Organization popularized the term “infodemic” to describe the cacophony of false or misleading information that spread on social media, social messaging apps, and in everyday conversations.
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'Radio remains overwhelmingly the most common source for news in Africa' according to a 2022 report by Afrobarometer. This is particularly true for rural populations that are often most in need of humanitarian assistance in Eastern DRC.
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