TV47 Kenya

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[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.

TV47 Kenya
CountryKenya
Broadcast areaKenya
Rwanda
Burundi
United States
Uganda
Worldwide through media streaming, Facebook, Instagram, Twitter and YouTube
HeadquartersCape Media Limited, Ojijo Close.Number 10 in Parklands, Nairobi
Programming
Language(s)English (US), Swahili
Picture format1080i (HDTV)
(Downgraded to letterboxed 576i for SDTV feed)
Ownership
OwnerCape Media Ltd
History
Launched2019 (2019)
Links
Websitetv47.co.ke
Availability
Terrestrial
DStvChannel 268
GOtvChannel 102
Zuku TVChannel 69 (Zuku Fiber only)

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

TV47 broadcasts news and entertainment programmes. These include soap operas, political talk shows, and live events.

News
  • TV47 Matukio
  • Upeo Wa TV47
  • TV47 News Now
  • Daily Report

Programmes
  • 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

Presenters

Location

TV47 is located in Nairobi, Parklands.

References
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  6. Communications, Authority. "Broadcasting Services Licensee Register" (PDF). Communications Authority. Communications Authority of Kenya.
  7. Correspondent, BT (30 August 2021). "From Royal to TV47: The Making Of Kenya's Fast-Growing TV Station". Business Today.
  8. Mwangi, Nick (November 2021). "V47 Now Available on GOtv on CHANNEL 102". Nairobi Wire. Nairobi Wire.
  9. Muli, Francis (November 2021). "Multichoice Onboards TV47 Onto GOtv". Kahawa Tungu. Kahawa Tungu.
  10. Admin, Admin. "TV47 now on DStv, adds more local content to subscribers on the platform". Aptan Tech. Aptan Tech.
  11. Council, Media (November 2021). "Ethics: How Mulembe FM and TV47 violated code of conduct for journalists". Media Observer. Media Council of Kenya.
  12. Council, Media. "Code of Conduct for the Practice of Journalism in Kenya" (PDF). Media Council. Media Council of Kenya.
  13. Milimo, Dennis (7 March 2022). "Churchill confirms date for return of Churchill Show on new TV station". Pulse Live. Pulse.
  14. Osoro, William. "Churchill Looking for Girl Who Made Creative Outfit with Comedy Show's Name". Tuko. Tuko. {{cite web}}: Missing or empty |url= (help)
  15. Aroko, Prisca. "Churchill Announces Move to TV 47, Shows off New Office: "We Have a New Home"". Tuko News. Tuko. {{cite web}}: Missing or empty |url= (help)
  16. Mutuko, Mumbi. "University Names Institution After Churchill". Kenyans. Kenyans.
  17. Mutuko, Mumbi. "Churchill Show Leaves NTV, Finds New Home". Kenyans. Kenyans.
  18. Muli, Francis (14 February 2021). "TV47's News, Entertainment Segments Among The Most Watched Programmes In Kenya". Kahawa Tungu. Kahawa Tungu.
  19. Chege, Marvin. "Eric Njiru, Lotan Resign From TV47 Show". Viral Tea. Viral Tea Ke.
  20. https://www.kenyans.co.ke/news/86593-mwanaisha-chidzuga-returns-radio-47-unveils-team-12-list
  21. Milimo, Dennis. "Ex-Switch TV anchor Muitiriri lands new job days after station shut down". Pulse Live. Pulse Live.
  22. Kimani, Brian. "Ex-Switch TV Anchor Joins TV47". Kenyans. Kenyans.
  23. Mwangi, Denis. "TV47 Anchor Abubakar Abdullahi Appointed Youngest TV CEO". Kenyans. Kenyans.
  24. Nderitu, Wangeci (4 June 2020). "9 stunning photos of TV anchor Abubakar Abdullahi showing striking resemblance to Hussein Mohamed". Tuko. Tuko.
  25. Editor, TMZ. "TV47 Anchor Abubakar Abdullahi Appointed Youngest TV CEO". TMZ Kenya. TMZ Kenya. {{cite web}}: |last1= has generic name (help)
  26. Wangari, Stephanie. "Sonko Shields Journalist From His Bodyguards". Kenyans. Kenyans.
  27. Team, Baraka FM. "Baraka FM reporter elected in the Parliamentary Journalists Association". Baraka FM. Baraka FM.
  28. Sewe, Kevin. "Elizabeth Mutuku Latest News". Jalango TV. Jalango TV.
  29. Mwarua, Douglas (October 2020). "Former NTV reporter Sharon Baranga joins TV47". Tuko. Tuko.
  30. Milimo, Dennis (3 October 2020). "Former NTV Reporter lands new TV Job months after being fired". Pulse Live. Pulse Live.
  31. Milimo, Dennis (22 June 2021). "Journalist Sharon Barang'a show-off the Mansion she built for her parents". Pulse Live. Pulse Live.
  32. Njoroge, Caroline. "Being a mum in news helps me". The Standard. Standard Group.
  33. Wakahiu, James. "Andrine Kilemi". Mt Kenya Times. Mount Kenya Times.
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