The Kenyan Election 2013: The Role of the Factual Discussion Programme Sema Kenya (Speak Kenya)

• In Event: ICA Plenary Interactive Paper/Poster Session and Reception
  In Interactive Paper Session: Political Communication Interactive Poster Session

Abstract

This paper seeks to identify the extent to which the national TV and radio discussion programme Sema Kenya (Kenya Speaks), designed to support more accountable, peaceful and inclusive state-society relations, was able to achieve its aim during the specific context of the Kenya 2013 election. To gain an in-depth understanding of the issues surrounding this question, this paper also examines the overall role played by the Kenyan media in order to identify and contextualise any specific contribution made by Sema Kenya.

Authors

• Georgina Page, BBC Media Action

• Angela Wanjiru Githitho Muriithi, BBC Media Action