Exploring the Role of Alternative Media in Climate Migration: A Case Study of Maai Mahiu Flood Victims in Kenya

dc.contributor.authorKiunga, Mercy
dc.contributor.authorAmadi, Joel
dc.date.accessioned2025-12-02T17:14:55Z
dc.date.issued2025
dc.descriptionConference Paper
dc.description.abstractThis paper seeks to find out the role of alternative media played in mitigating the effects of 2024 Maai Mahiu flood traged. The paper will focus on the key players in the tragedy, and seek to understand their views on the role of alternative news platforms in broadcasting the tragedy. The paper will explore how alternative media provided access to help for the affected people of Maai Mahiu. Alternative media are distinct from established mainstream news stations and channels. Local media stations consist of radios and television networks which mostly operate in local languages. Alternative media include content creators and podcasters producing content in local languages, and airing it sometimes in real time to audiences via internet-enabled platforms.
dc.description.sponsorshipDaystar University
dc.identifier.citationKiunga, M., & Amadi, J. (2025). Exploring the Role of Alternative Media in Climate Migration: A Case Study of Maai Mahiu Flood Victims in Kenya. Daystar University, School of Communication.
dc.identifier.urihttps://repository.daystar.ac.ke/handle/123456789/8249
dc.language.isoen
dc.publisherDaystar University, School of Communication
dc.subjectAlternative media
dc.subjectclimate migrants
dc.subjectfloods
dc.subjectMaai Mah
dc.titleExploring the Role of Alternative Media in Climate Migration: A Case Study of Maai Mahiu Flood Victims in Kenya
dc.typePresentation

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