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TV47 Kenya
CountryKenya
Broadcast areaKenya
Rwanda
Burundi
United States
Uganda
Worldwide through media streaming, Facebook, Instagram, Twitter and YouTube
HeadquartersCape Media Limited, Muthaiga North Road.{{small] Muthaiga}}, Nairobi
Programming
Language(s)English (US), Swahili
Picture format1080i (HDTV)
(Downgraded to letterboxed 576i for SDTV feed)
Ownership
OwnerCape Media Ltd
History
Launched2019; 5 years ago (2019)
Links
Websitetv47.co.ke
Availability
Terrestrial
DStvChannel 268
GOtvChannel 102
Zuku TVChannel 69 (Zuku Fiber only)

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

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

News

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

Programmes

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  • 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

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Location

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TV47 is located in West End Park Court, Muthaiga North Rd, Nairobi

References

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  1. ^ Reporter, BT (27 June 2018). "MKU founder launches TV and radio station". Business Today.
  2. ^ Githuku, Emmanuel (6 July 2019). "Details of Newly Launched TV47". Kenyans.
  3. ^ Research, TIFA. "Kenya Media Landscape Report, 2019" (PDF). Tifa Research. Tifa Research Limited.
  4. ^ Kwach, Julie (2 February 2018). "List of all TV Stations in Kenya". Tuko.
  5. ^ "Royal TV set to become leading TV station in Rwanda". Hope Magazine. 14 April 2023.
  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. {{cite web}}: |last1= has generic name (help)
  8. ^ Mwangi, Nick (November 2021). "V47 Now Available on GOtv on CHANNEL 102". Nairobi Wire.
  9. ^ Muli, Francis (November 2021). "Multichoice Onboards TV47 Onto GOtv". Kahawa Tungu.
  10. ^ Admin, Admin. "TV47 now on DStv, adds more local content to subscribers on the platform". 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. {{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.
  17. ^ Mutuko, Mumbi. "Churchill Show Leaves NTV, Finds New Home". Kenyans.
  18. ^ Muli, Francis (14 February 2021). "TV47's News, Entertainment Segments Among The Most Watched Programmes In Kenya". Kahawa Tungu.
  19. ^ Chege, Marvin. "Eric Njiru, Lotan Resign From TV47 Show". Viral Tea. Viral Tea Ke.
  20. ^ https://www.kenyans.co.ke/news/100578-willis-wordmaster-betty-kyalo-makes-return-tv47-famous-english-segment
  21. ^ https://www.kenyans.co.ke/news/86593-mwanaisha-chidzuga-returns-radio-47-unveils-team-12-list
  22. ^ Milimo, Dennis. "Ex-Switch TV anchor Muitiriri lands new job days after station shut down". Pulse Live.
  23. ^ Kimani, Brian. "Ex-Switch TV Anchor Joins TV47". Kenyans.
  24. ^ Mwangi, Denis. "TV47 Anchor Abubakar Abdullahi Appointed Youngest TV CEO". Kenyans.
  25. ^ Nderitu, Wangeci (4 June 2020). "9 stunning photos of TV anchor Abubakar Abdullahi showing striking resemblance to Hussein Mohamed". Tuko.
  26. ^ Editor, TMZ. "TV47 Anchor Abubakar Abdullahi Appointed Youngest TV CEO". TMZ Kenya. {{cite web}}: |last1= has generic name (help)
  27. ^ Wangari, Stephanie. "Sonko Shields Journalist From His Bodyguards". Kenyans.
  28. ^ Team, Baraka FM. "Baraka FM reporter elected in the Parliamentary Journalists Association". Baraka FM.
  29. ^ Sewe, Kevin. "Elizabeth Mutuku Latest News". Jalango TV.
  30. ^ Mwarua, Douglas (October 2020). "Former NTV reporter Sharon Baranga joins TV47". Tuko.
  31. ^ Milimo, Dennis (3 October 2020). "Former NTV Reporter lands new TV Job months after being fired". Pulse Live.
  32. ^ Milimo, Dennis (22 June 2021). "Journalist Sharon Barang'a show-off the Mansion she built for her parents". Pulse Live.
  33. ^ Njoroge, Caroline. "Being a mum in news helps me". The Standard. Standard Group.
  34. ^ lumbasioholman (2023-07-21). "Revamping for Greatness: TV 47 Kenya Gets New Face to Showcase Original Content". Lumbasio Holman. Retrieved 2024-05-18.
  35. ^ Wakahiu, James. "Andrine Kilemi". Mt Kenya Times. Mount Kenya Times.
  36. ^ 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.
  37. ^ https://www.kenyans.co.ke/news/100578-willis-wordmaster-betty-kyalo-makes-return-tv47-famous-english-segment
  38. ^ https://www.kenyans.co.ke/news/100578-willis-wordmaster-betty-kyalo-makes-return-tv47-famous-english-segment

[]Quinto Wafula:TV47 Nairobi Reporter]]

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