{"id":6453,"date":"2025-10-07T15:14:45","date_gmt":"2025-10-07T15:14:45","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/tandaomedia.co.ke\/?p=6453"},"modified":"2025-10-07T15:15:35","modified_gmt":"2025-10-07T15:15:35","slug":"tmg-news-89","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/tandaomedia.co.ke\/index.php\/2025\/10\/07\/tmg-news-89\/","title":{"rendered":"Local Media Left Out: WMO Demands IEBC Action on Voter Registration Crisis."},"content":{"rendered":"<figure class=\"wp-block-post-featured-image\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1280\" height=\"720\" src=\"https:\/\/tandaomedia.co.ke\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/IMG-20251007-WA0041.jpg\" class=\"attachment-post-thumbnail size-post-thumbnail wp-post-image\" alt=\"\" style=\"object-fit:cover;\" srcset=\"https:\/\/tandaomedia.co.ke\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/IMG-20251007-WA0041.jpg 1280w, https:\/\/tandaomedia.co.ke\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/IMG-20251007-WA0041-300x169.jpg 300w, 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Radio, TV Magharibi\/Sasa Radio, Border Radio, Nyota TV, Luyaa TV &amp; Sambamba Radio, Radio Mambo and Lubao FM,stations that command deep trust within their communities.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The Consortium also urged political leaders from the region to take an active role in mobilizing citizens through non-partisan campaigns and to support local media as key drivers of democratic awareness and development.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group alignfull\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-cover alignfull is-light\" style=\"padding-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--30);padding-right:var(--wp--preset--spacing--30);padding-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--30);padding-left:var(--wp--preset--spacing--30);min-height:50px;aspect-ratio:unset;\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-block-cover__image-background wp-image-61\" alt=\"\" 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It called on the GAA to adopt a transparent and inclusive model that recognizes the legitimacy and economic contribution of regional media houses<\/mark><\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u201cThese outlets are tax-compliant, locally staffed, and play a critical role in national development. Marginalizing them undermines both democracy and economic equity,\u201d the statement concluded.The WMO reaffirmed its commitment to democratic ideals and expressed readiness to partner with the IEBC to ensure comprehensive civic education reaches all corners of the region.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"576\" src=\"https:\/\/tandaomedia.co.ke\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/IMG-20251007-WA0040-1024x576.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-6455\" srcset=\"https:\/\/tandaomedia.co.ke\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/IMG-20251007-WA0040-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/tandaomedia.co.ke\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/IMG-20251007-WA0040-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/tandaomedia.co.ke\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/IMG-20251007-WA0040-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/tandaomedia.co.ke\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/IMG-20251007-WA0040.jpg 1280w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>The statement was signed by:Robert Wanyonyi (Secretary-General), Thomas Eshuya Oyolo (Chairman), James Chanji (Vice-Chairman), Fred Harrison Wesonga (Organizing Secretary), James Ndombi (Radio Mambo), Fredrick Witaba (Lubao FM)<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>TANDAO MEDIA. 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