Television station based in Kenya
Television channel
TV47 is a television channel based in Kenya. It is owned by Cape Media Limited, an affiliate of Mount Kenya University .[ 1] It was launched in 2019 by Cape Media Limited, Eugene Anangwe as the Chief Executive Officer[ 2] [ 3] and its main broadcast languages are English and Kiswahili. TV47 is a late entrant in the mass media in Kenya . There are more than 50 television stations in Kenya .[ 4] These stations include Citizen TV , by Royal Media Services of Samuel Kamau Macharia , Kenya Television Network by The Standard (Kenya) , NTV (Kenyan TV channel) by Nation Media Group , and K24 TV by Media Max Limited.
The station started as Lemigo TV in Kigali, Rwanda in 2014.[ 5] Lemigo changed its name to Royal TV, and later to TV47 when it left the Rwandan market for Kenya. TV47 is licensed by the Communication Authority of Kenya .[ 6] An October to December 2020 survey by Geopoll, a media audience research firm shows that its audience is in the 15–34 years age group.[ 7] It also available, on several platforms.[ 8] [ 9] [ 10]
In November 2021, the TV station received a complaint from the Media Council of Kenya [ 11] for violating the Journalists Code of Conduct.[ 12]
News and Programmes [ edit ]
TV47 broadcasts news and entertainment programmes. These include soap operas , political talk shows, and live events.
TV47 Matukio
Upeo Wa TV47
TV47 News Now
Daily Report
Churchill Show[ 13] [ 14] [ 15] [ 16] [ 17]
Churchill Experience
Bomba La Sanaa
Pundits' Night
Kilimo Diaries
Tech47
Night-Ins With Joy
Morning Cafe[ 18]
The Grind
All Access
Men's Conference
Banterzone[ 19]
Sifa Sunday
The Realtor
Tasnia Ya Elimu
Kid On The Block
Irie Vybz
Africa Express
Beyond The Limit
Destiny
So Much Love
Beat Plug
This Friday with Betty [ 20]
Presenters Edward Akai [ edit ]
TV47 is located in West End Park Court, Muthaiga North Rd, Nairobi
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^ Githuku, Emmanuel (6 July 2019). "Details of Newly Launched TV47" . Kenyans .
^ Research, TIFA. "Kenya Media Landscape Report, 2019" (PDF) . Tifa Research . Tifa Research Limited.
^ Kwach, Julie (2 February 2018). "List of all TV Stations in Kenya" . Tuko .
^ "Royal TV set to become leading TV station in Rwanda" . Hope Magazine . 14 April 2023.
^ Communications, Authority. "Broadcasting Services Licensee Register" (PDF) . Communications Authority . Communications Authority of Kenya.
^ Correspondent, BT (30 August 2021). "From Royal to TV47: The Making Of Kenya's Fast-Growing TV Station" . Business Today .
^ Mwangi, Nick (November 2021). "V47 Now Available on GOtv on CHANNEL 102" . Nairobi Wire .
^ Muli, Francis (November 2021). "Multichoice Onboards TV47 Onto GOtv" . Kahawa Tungu .
^ Admin, Admin. "TV47 now on DStv, adds more local content to subscribers on the platform" . Aptan Tech .
^ Council, Media (November 2021). "Ethics: How Mulembe FM and TV47 violated code of conduct for journalists" . Media Observer . Media Council of Kenya.
^ Council, Media. "Code of Conduct for the Practice of Journalism in Kenya" (PDF) . Media Council . Media Council of Kenya.
^ Milimo, Dennis (7 March 2022). "Churchill confirms date for return of Churchill Show on new TV station" . Pulse Live . Pulse.
^ Osoro, William. "Churchill Looking for Girl Who Made Creative Outfit with Comedy Show's Name". Tuko .
^ Aroko, Prisca. "Churchill Announces Move to TV 47, Shows off New Office: "We Have a New Home" ". Tuko News . Tuko.
^ Mutuko, Mumbi. "University Names Institution After Churchill" . Kenyans .
^ Mutuko, Mumbi. "Churchill Show Leaves NTV, Finds New Home" . Kenyans .
^ Muli, Francis (14 February 2021). "TV47's News, Entertainment Segments Among The Most Watched Programmes In Kenya" . Kahawa Tungu .
^ Chege, Marvin. "Eric Njiru, Lotan Resign From TV47 Show" . Viral Tea . Viral Tea Ke.
^ https://www.kenyans.co.ke/news/100578-willis-wordmaster-betty-kyalo-makes-return-tv47-famous-english-segment
^ https://www.kenyans.co.ke/news/86593-mwanaisha-chidzuga-returns-radio-47-unveils-team-12-list
^ Milimo, Dennis. "Ex-Switch TV anchor Muitiriri lands new job days after station shut down" . Pulse Live .
^ Kimani, Brian. "Ex-Switch TV Anchor Joins TV47" . Kenyans .
^ Mwangi, Denis. "TV47 Anchor Abubakar Abdullahi Appointed Youngest TV CEO" . Kenyans .
^ Nderitu, Wangeci (4 June 2020). "9 stunning photos of TV anchor Abubakar Abdullahi showing striking resemblance to Hussein Mohamed" . Tuko .
^ Editor, TMZ. "TV47 Anchor Abubakar Abdullahi Appointed Youngest TV CEO" . TMZ Kenya .
^ Wangari, Stephanie. "Sonko Shields Journalist From His Bodyguards" . Kenyans .
^ Team, Baraka FM. "Baraka FM reporter elected in the Parliamentary Journalists Association" . Baraka FM .
^ Sewe, Kevin. "Elizabeth Mutuku Latest News" . Jalango TV .
^ Mwarua, Douglas (October 2020). "Former NTV reporter Sharon Baranga joins TV47" . Tuko .
^ Milimo, Dennis (3 October 2020). "Former NTV Reporter lands new TV Job months after being fired" . Pulse Live .
^ Milimo, Dennis (22 June 2021). "Journalist Sharon Barang'a show-off the Mansion she built for her parents" . Pulse Live .
^ Njoroge, Caroline. "Being a mum in news helps me" . The Standard . Standard Group.
^ lumbasioholman (2023-07-21). "Revamping for Greatness: TV 47 Kenya Gets New Face to Showcase Original Content" . Lumbasio Holman . Retrieved 2024-05-18 .
^ Wakahiu, James. "Andrine Kilemi" . Mt Kenya Times . Mount Kenya Times.
^ Mwarua, Douglas (2022-01-20). "TV presenter Tony Mwirigi shows off mum, siblings in lovely family photo" . Tuko.co.ke - Kenya news . Retrieved 2024-05-20 .
^ https://www.kenyans.co.ke/news/100578-willis-wordmaster-betty-kyalo-makes-return-tv47-famous-english-segment
^ https://www.kenyans.co.ke/news/100578-willis-wordmaster-betty-kyalo-makes-return-tv47-famous-english-segment
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