My Media Journey

  EMPOWER YOUTH NOW "Hello, and welcome to Empower Youth Now , the podcast where we explore innovative ways to uplift and equip young people to shape the future. I’m your host, Isaac Kirigwi, and today we’re talking about an incredible initiative called BEAMS, a media training program designed to empower youth through storytelling and media creation." The Power of Media for Youth "Now, why is media training so important for young people today? In a world filled with content, media literacy is key. Youth are not just consumers, they're creators. But without the right skills, they may struggle to communicate effectively or challenge the media they consume. That’s where BEAMS steps in, providing hands-on training to help youth use media to express themselves, advocate for causes, and tell stories that matter."  What BEAMS Offer: "BEAMS stands for Bosco Eastern Africa Multimedia Services . The program teaches young people, aged 14 to 27, everything ...

  KENYA TODAY "Hello and welcome to Kenya Today , the podcast where we dive into the most pressing issues shaping our nation. I’m your host, Isaac Kirigwi, and today we’re exploring a topic that seems all too familiar – Kenya’s political landscape, both past and present. From the Moi era in the 1990s to the rise of Gen Z activism in 2024, we’ll uncover the patterns of power, control, and how the youth are shaping a new direction." A Look Back at the Moi Era "In the 1990s, Kenya was under the strong grip of Daniel arap Moi’s leadership. During this time, KBC Television and Radio were the only sources of news, and figures like Mulu Mutisya famously declared that Kenya had 'One Multiparty' – KANU. It was a political era where thinking differently was almost criminal, and scandals like Goldenberg were swept under the rug as distractions were created to shift public focus away from the real issues." The Rise of Gen Z Against the Financial Bill 2024 "Fast f...