By Lawi M. Murangiri,
Anti FGM radio show on Getu Fm Fm Radio Station that Broadcasts in Kimeru Language.
The people involved in the show include:
- LAWI M. MEEME- Local Anti-FGM activist
- John Gituma – youth religious leader
Anti FGM radio show on Getu Fm Fm Radio Station that Broadcasts in Kimeru Language. Our frequency in Meru County, Tharaka Nithi County, Isiolo county, Embu County, and Kitui County is 87.6 Fm. It has over 1 million listeners and over 300k people streamlined online.
Religious leaders have an influence on their followers and are in a position to give a religious stand on FGM.
Success:
“There were calls and messages for continuity of the show to answer more questions, especially on the effects of FGM. Some indicated it was their first time to know that FGM has any effects and committed not to cut their girls.” Meru… Click To TweetStrong messages:
Through live interactive sessions. There were calls and messages for continuity of the show to answer more questions, especially on the effects of FGM.
Some indicated it was their first time to know that FGM has any effects and committed to cutting their girls.
Unexpected wins:
We are looking forward to going back to the radio through the support of GMC and continuing with the conversations.
Next time:
Involve a member of Ameru cultural elder in our talk show to shed more light on that FGM is not part and parcel of Ameru culture.
Lawi M. MURANGIRI, an activist was hosted @ GEETU Fm together with JOHN a religious leader
