admin | July 3, 2026
In Busia county, Kenya, biodiversity supports agriculture, fishing, clean water, and healthy ecosystems around Lake Victoria. It provides food, medicine, income, and helps communities withstand environmental challenges.
The broadcasters at RANET Bulala FM know the importance of biodiversity and environmental protection, they talk about it regularly on their program Climate Change Adaptation. This program is presented and produced by Patrick Ojanji and Gertrude Ochola, and it is edited by Desmond Adundo. They also know that environmental degradation and climate change are affecting their communities. “Our communities are experiencing irregular rainfall, flooding, crop failures, and declining fish stocks. Climate change adaptation is important because it helps people become more resilient and secure their livelihoods,” says Patrick Ojanji.
They are one of four stations in Kenya currently broadcasting our Script+ Series on Nature-based Solutions. “We wanted to educate our listeners on practical, community-driven solutions that protect nature while improving livelihoods especially without employing very many intricate approaches,” says Patrick Ojanji.
Over 10 weeks, four stations have been discussing topics such as water harvesting, agroforestry, forest management, and growing indigenous crops. They participated in our Radio Resource Orientation and Design workshop to learn about the various Farm Radio resources available to help with producing the series on Nature-based Solutions, including dozens of radio scripts, Barza Wire stories, backgrounders, and radio spots. You can find our Barza Wire stories and scripts at these links. They join dozens of other radios who have broadcast about Nature-based Solutions over the past four years, many of which are still addressing this interesting and important topic.
Harriet Atyang is a member of the Dada Radio team in Siaya County. She said that Farm Radio’s resources were helpful in providing the background information needed to research the episodes, as well as potential angles to discuss on air and questions to ask in interviews. She says it was helpful to see how other media outlets have covered these topics.
The Dada Radio team joined the NBS Script+ Series because the station wanted to help their community take action on climate change and nature-based issues, and this series offered an opportunity to address problems negatively impacting the lives and livelihoods of their community. The series has been well-received by their listeners, particularly the topic of soil health and organic farming. Ms. Atyang says, “Listeners, in their feedback, said the topic was meaningful as it opened their eyes on ways to improve soil fertility and land preservation to boost their agricultural activities.” Their program, Kinda gi Mwandu (Hard Work and Wealth), is produced and presented by Ms. Atyang, Kevin Ochieng, Dorine Atieno, Michael Ochieng, Emmaculate Owino, and Mary Achieng.
Listeners in Taita Taveta County have also found this programming eye-opening. Mwanedu FM is another station broadcasting this series on their program Msepetuko wa jioni (Evening Vibe), which is produced and presented by Jackson Kilonzo and Lilian Nyachi. Mr. Kilonzo says that many thought that climate change mitigation was a government responsibility, so they are interested in learning how they can partake in this initiative and be part of the solution. He adds that they hope to continue to cover these topics and place emphasis on local solutions to the effects of climate change.
Sylvester Musyoka of Radio Thome adds “Our listeners have shown great interest in topics that directly affect their daily lives and livelihoods…. Health-related discussions, youth empowerment, and success stories from local communities have also attracted significant listener engagement because they provide practical solutions and inspiration.”
Radio Thome broadcasts from Kitui County. Their program Kwongela Kithito generally addresses climate change and environmental conservation among other community issues like agriculture, health, youth empowerment, education, entrepreneurship, gender issues, and governance. It is produced and presented by Mr. Musyoka, Dorothy Mwende, and Simon Savimbi.
Mr. Musyoka says Farm Radio’s resources “greatly enhanced the quality of my production by providing accurate information, well-structured scripts, and real-life stories that made the content more engaging and relatable to listeners. The scripts helped organize key messages clearly, while the stories provided practical examples of how communities are implementing Nature-Based Solutions. The online discussions offered an opportunity to learn from experts and fellow participants, exchange ideas, and gain deeper insights into environmental and climate-related issues. These resources improved my confidence, strengthened my research, and helped me produce informative and impactful programs.”
They hope to continue to broadcast on Nature-based Solutions, particularly topics like water harvesting, agroforestry, sustainable farming, and ecosystem restoration, “because they offer effective and sustainable ways to address environmental and climate challenges.”