Ngatia, Sheila Gathoni (2021) Community Media and Crime Prevention in Nairobi: A Case Study of Pamoja FM in Kibra Informal Settlement. Masters thesis, Hekima University College.
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Abstract
This study sought to find out the extent to which Community radio (Pamoja FM) contributes to crime prevention in Kibra informal settlement. The study was focused on Pamoja FM and its programming, mostly on peace programs that the radio airs and the effect it is having on the audience (fans from Kibra informal settlement). The study was also keen to find out other ways besides broadcasts the radio has engaged in to prevent vices such as crime in the community. The location of the study was in the five wards in Kibra constituency namely; Lindi, Makina, Woodley/Kenyatta/Golfcourse, Laini Saba and Saran’gombe wards, Nairobi County. The key research problem was on the types and levels of crime in Kibra informal settlement and the role of community radio Pamoja FM in collaboration with other stakeholders on preventing crime or managing their levels. The theoretical framework of the study was premised on the social action theory as postulated by Anderson & Meyer, (1988). Social action theory was found to be more explanatory, practical and normative in the understanding and analysis of the research problem. The approach of the study was a combination of qualitative and quantitative data collection methods. The research employed two methods of data collection, namely; Questionnaires and In-depth interviews. As for the quantitative research method, a sample of 71 respondents took part in the study. The sampled respondents’ included fans of Pamoja FM in Kibra informal settlement. With regards to qualitative approach, 14 key informants took part in the study which included Pamoja FM radio staff and key stakeholders that work in collaboration with Pamoja FM who included; assistant chief of Sarang’ombe ward, assistant county commissioner, a religious leader, Youth Initiative group leader and head of the Pamoja FM welfare listener group. The study proved that community radio, in collaboration with key stakeholders in Kibra informal settlement, plays a role in influencing behaviour change with regards to engagement in crime. The study could not conclusively state that levels of crime in Kibra informal settlement has reduced because of Pamoja FM and its educative programs, but from the data collected, there seemed to be some good level of recognition of the role of the radio positively impacting the community. The study contributes to media influence through the social action theory and further explored if it really contributes to attitude and behaviour change. The study further contributes to looking at community radio (Pamoja FM) as a social transformation agent that in collaboration with other key stakeholders, has and continues to inform and educate the community on the consequences of crime and the importance of living in peace.
| Item Type: | Thesis (Masters) |
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| Additional Information: | Actual date of submission is 8th April 2021 |
| Subjects: | J Political Science > JZ International relations |
| Divisions: | Africana |
| Depositing User: | Geoffrey Obatsa |
| Date Deposited: | 15 Apr 2021 13:47 |
| Last Modified: | 15 Apr 2021 13:47 |
| URI: | http://thesisbank.jhia.ac.ke/id/eprint/9629 |
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