Baraka FM

Baraka FM is a regional media house serving the Kenya’s Coast region through broadcasting on 95.5 FM, on-line via www.barakafm.org and Baraka FM Events. Show more The operations were officially launched on 4th February 2000 It the radio section broadcasts from its transmitters in Mazeras reaching areas like Mombasa, Lamu, Malindi/Kilifi, Taita Taveta, Kwale, Meru, Parts of Machakos, Tana River and Bachuma (Border of Tanzania). The Events and on ground activities covers Mombasa, Lamu, Malindi/Kilifi, Taita Taveta, Kwale and Tana River. Baraka FM’s Focus - Coast People – which interviews profiles of people and their activities - Coast Life – which touches on various issues such as health, marriage, family & parenting. - Coast Note – 30 second notice board. - Coast Talk – Ideals and concerns expressed by local people. Key Strengths Programs are tailored to inform, educate and entertain the listeners. Being an FM station, hourly news broadcasts; weather updates; traffic; music and community announcements are also core to the station. The station also airs talk shows that discuss socio-political, environmental, economic issues that are affecting the community on a daily basis. We actively interact with our listeners at such times, by taking live calls where they express their opinions on issues raised. Having the highest radio reach – 54% which translates 399,000 listeners weekly (Recent research done by Steadman). Programming The station broadcasts are In Swahili, Slang and English. We Have a tight schedule that runs for 24 hours every day as you will see from our run through.