Journalists from the Igambang’ombe Press Team on Friday, February 13, marked World Radio Day by visiting Kibumbu Small Home, a centre for children with physical disabilities. The celebration combined community service with reflection on the future of broadcasting.
During the visit, the journalists donated foodstuffs and essential items to support the children, describing the gesture as part of their social responsibility to give back to the community.
The event aligned with this year’s World Radio Day theme, “Radio and AI,” which highlights the growing role of artificial intelligence (AI) in modern journalism.
Blaise Gitonga emphasized that while AI is widely used, it should complement traditional media rather than replace it.
“As we celebrate World Radio Day under the theme ‘Radio and AI,’ we recognize AI as a useful tool. Journalists should embrace it to enhance their work, but it should not replace media stations,” he said.
Gitonga warned that AI could be misused to spread misinformation or hate content on social media and urged the public to distinguish between journalist-generated content and AI-generated posts.
“People should be careful when consuming online information. They must know the difference between content from journalists and that created with AI, especially posts that may incite hate or spread falsehoods,” he added.
Journalist Mary Gitonga highlighted the importance of ethical reporting in an era where technology can easily distort facts.
“Listeners should be cautious because AI can divert information or share unverified content. Journalists must ensure accuracy and verification in the information they share,” she said.
John Mbaabu lauded the journalists for demonstrating humanity by visiting the children’s home as part of the celebrations.
“It shows good humanity to see journalists visiting Kibumbu Small Home. Radio reflects society because it informs the community,” he said, urging leaders to use radio responsibly to promote peace and highlight development initiatives.
Mbaabu further called on journalists to remain neutral and avoid political manipulation.
“Journalists must report the truth without bias. They should not be misused by politicians, as biased reporting can harm society,” he cautioned.
World Radio Day is celebrated annually on February 13 to recognize radio as a platform that informs, educates, and unites communities globally.
By Dickson Mwiti & Christine Ngitori
