In another posting about KASS FM Kenya – Julius Lamaon, the CEO, responds to criticisms that Kalenjin callers to the station made Incendiary comments that stirred the violence following the 2007 Kenyan elections. Some have called this controversial style of broadcasting – “Hate Radio”.
Although radio clearly has a responsibility to ensure a fair and balanced output – targeting Kass and other stations for the bloody aftermath of the elections seems to be a way of deflecting attention away from the real causes of the issue – years of ineffectual government and corruption amongst politicians.
I asked Julius about this sensitive issue in order to give some balance to the debate – which has “accused” several Kenyan stations without any real evidence being produced. It’s worth noting that following the elections Kass invited representatives from other Kenyan tribes to share their views on-air in talk shows designed to encourage unity.
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Wondering whether your tune has changed now that Joshua Arap Sang has been indicted for crimes against humanity for his alleged role in inciting violence that caused such chaos in the aftermath of the 2007 elections in Kenya.
Well, I certainly welcome the court case so these accusations can be discussed in public. It’s a serious issue that needs addressing. There seems to be mounting evidence to support the charges – but I’m not going to “convict” Joshua until proven guilty. You can see the full charges here; – very disturbing reading. Thanks for your comment Lauren.