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When was KBC founded, and what was its original name?
Answer: True
Explanation: KBC was founded in 1928 under the initial name East African Broadcasting Corporation (EABC), marking its establishment as the first radio station in Kenya during the British colonial period.
The East African Broadcasting Corporation (EABC) was established by Kenyan citizens.
Answer: False
Explanation: The East African Broadcasting Corporation (EABC) was established by the colonial administration of British Kenya.
English radio broadcasting began in Kenya in 1924, primarily targeting white settlers with news from abroad.
Answer: True
Explanation: English radio broadcasting commenced in Kenya in 1924, primarily targeting white settlers with international news.
Radio broadcasts specifically targeting Africans commenced during the Second World War, intended to inform the families of African soldiers engaged in the war effort.
Answer: True
Explanation: Radio broadcasts specifically targeting Africans commenced during the Second World War, intended to inform the families of African soldiers engaged in the war effort.
The African Broadcasting Services, established in 1953, broadcast programs in Kiswahili, Dholuo, Kikuyu, Kinandi, Kiluhya, Kikib, and Arabic.
Answer: True
Explanation: The African Broadcasting Services, established in 1953, broadcast programs in Kiswahili, Dholuo, Kikuyu, Kinandi, Kiluhya, Kikib, and Arabic.
In 1954, regional stations including Sauti ya Mvita in Mombasa, Mount Kenya Station in Nyeri, and Lake Station in Kisumu were established by the Kenya Broadcasting Services.
Answer: True
Explanation: In 1954, the Kenya Broadcasting Services established regional stations including Sauti ya Mvita in Mombasa, Mount Kenya Station in Nyeri, and Lake Station in Kisumu.
When was KBC founded, and what was its original name?
Answer: 1928, as the East African Broadcasting Corporation (EABC)
Explanation: KBC was founded in 1928 under the initial name East African Broadcasting Corporation (EABC), marking its establishment as the first radio station in Kenya during the British colonial period.
Who was responsible for establishing the East African Broadcasting Corporation (EABC)?
Answer: The colonial administration of British Kenya
Explanation: The East African Broadcasting Corporation (EABC) was established by the colonial administration of British Kenya.
What was the initial function of the East African Broadcasting Corporation (EABC)?
Answer: To relay news from the BBC for the colonial administration.
Explanation: The initial function of the East African Broadcasting Corporation (EABC) was to relay news from the BBC, addressing the communication requirements of that era.
In what year did KBC commence television broadcasting in Kenya?
Answer: 1962
Explanation: KBC commenced television broadcasting in Kenya in 1962, utilizing its initial transmitting station in Limuru.
When did English radio broadcasting first begin in Kenya?
Answer: 1924
Explanation: English radio broadcasting commenced in Kenya in 1924, primarily targeting white settlers with international news.
Radio broadcasts specifically targeting Africans commenced during which period?
Answer: The Second World War
Explanation: Radio broadcasts specifically targeting Africans commenced during the Second World War, intended to inform the families of African soldiers engaged in the war effort.
Which of the following languages was NOT listed among those used by the African Broadcasting Services in 1953?
Answer: Somali
Explanation: Somali was not listed among the languages used by the African Broadcasting Services in 1953; the listed languages were Kiswahili, Dholuo, Kikuyu, Kinandi, Kiluhya, Kikib, and Arabic.
Which regional station was established in Mombasa in 1954 as part of the Kenya Broadcasting Services?
Answer: Sauti ya Mvita
Explanation: Sauti ya Mvita was the regional station established in Mombasa in 1954 as part of the Kenya Broadcasting Services.
In which year was the Kenya Broadcasting Corporation formed to take over broadcasting services from the government?
Answer: 1961
Explanation: The Kenya Broadcasting Corporation was formed in 1961 to assume control of broadcasting services previously managed by the government-run Kenya Broadcasting Services.
In 1964, the Voice of Kenya was established through an Act of Parliament, nationalizing the KBC.
Answer: True
Explanation: On July 1, 1964, KBC underwent nationalization and was renamed the Voice of Kenya via an Act of Parliament.
The Kenyan parliament changed the name of the Voice of Kenya back to KBC in 1989.
Answer: True
Explanation: The Kenyan parliament passed an act in 1989 that changed the name of the Voice of Kenya back to the Kenya Broadcasting Corporation (KBC).
How did KBC's reporting function during President Daniel arap Moi's administration?
Answer: False
Explanation: During President Daniel arap Moi's rule, KBC served as the government's mouthpiece, frequently commencing broadcasts with segments detailing the president's daily activities, rather than focusing on objective reporting.
What shift in broadcasting approach characterized KBC's operations under President Mwai Kibaki?
Answer: False
Explanation: Under President Mwai Kibaki, KBC adopted a more objective broadcasting approach, diverging from its prior government-centric focus.
Prior to the liberalization of airwaves, what role did KBC play for Kenyan journalists?
Answer: True
Explanation: Prior to the liberalization of airwaves, KBC served as a crucial platform supporting numerous notable Kenyan journalists.
When was the Kenya Broadcasting Corporation (KBC) initially established, and what entity did it succeed?
Answer: False
Explanation: The KBC was established in 1961. Later, in 1964, it was nationalized and renamed the Voice of Kenya. The question implies KBC took over from VOK, which is chronologically incorrect.
What commitment has the government of President William Ruto made regarding KBC's financial situation?
Answer: True
Explanation: The government of President William Ruto has pledged to assist KBC in overcoming its financial challenges and intends to upgrade its parastatal rankings to improve staff morale.
The government of President William Ruto plans to downgrade KBC's parastatal rankings.
Answer: False
Explanation: The government of President William Ruto has pledged to assist KBC in overcoming its financial challenges and expects to upgrade its parastatal rankings, not downgrade them.
The Kenyan parliament changed the name of the Voice of Kenya back to KBC in 1989.
Answer: True
Explanation: The Kenyan parliament passed an act in 1989 that changed the name of the Voice of Kenya back to the Kenya Broadcasting Corporation (KBC).
What significant governmental change occurred for KBC on July 1, 1964?
Answer: Its name was changed to the Voice of Kenya through an Act of Parliament.
Explanation: On July 1, 1964, KBC underwent nationalization and was renamed the Voice of Kenya via an Act of Parliament.
Under which president did KBC function primarily as the government's mouthpiece, detailing presidential activities?
Answer: Daniel arap Moi
Explanation: KBC functioned primarily as the government's mouthpiece, detailing presidential activities, during the administration of President Daniel arap Moi.
How did KBC's broadcasting approach change under President Mwai Kibaki?
Answer: It adopted a more objective approach, moving away from government-centric focus.
Explanation: Under President Mwai Kibaki, KBC transitioned to a more objective broadcasting approach, diverging from its prior government-centric focus.
What was KBC's role for Kenyan journalists before the liberalization of airwaves?
Answer: It served as a platform that supported many notable Kenyan journalists.
Explanation: Prior to the liberalization of airwaves, KBC served as a crucial platform supporting numerous notable Kenyan journalists.
What commitment has the government of President William Ruto made regarding KBC?
Answer: To help overcome financial challenges and upgrade rankings
Explanation: The government of President William Ruto has pledged to assist KBC in overcoming its financial challenges and intends to upgrade its parastatal rankings to improve staff morale.
What is the linguistic scope of KBC's broadcasts?
Answer: False
Explanation: KBC broadcasts its content in English and Swahili, alongside most of the local languages spoken within Kenya, not exclusively in English and Swahili.
KBC launched Metro FM in 1996, operating it as a station that was 90% music-focused.
Answer: True
Explanation: KBC commissioned Metro FM in 1996, operating it as a station that was 90% music-focused.
KBC launched Coro FM in December 2000, broadcasting in the Kikuyu language to Nairobi and the Mount Kenya Region.
Answer: False
Explanation: KBC launched Coro FM in December 2000, broadcasting in the Kikuyu language to Nairobi and the Mount Kenya Region, not in 2001.
In which languages does the KBC Western Service broadcast?
Answer: False
Explanation: The KBC Western Service broadcasts in Pokot and Teso languages, not English.
What language is primarily used for broadcasts by Radio Taifa?
Answer: False
Explanation: Radio Taifa broadcasts primarily in Swahili, not exclusively in the Turkana language.
KBC launched Nosim FM, which broadcasts in the Maasai language, in 2011.
Answer: True
Explanation: KBC launched Nosim FM, which broadcasts in the Maasai language, in 2011.
KBC launched Pwani FM in 2001 to serve the Coast Region.
Answer: True
Explanation: KBC launched Pwani FM in 2001 to serve the Coast Region.
What languages are broadcast by the KBC Eastern Service?
Answer: False
Explanation: The KBC Eastern Service broadcasts in Turkana, Rendille, Burji, and Borana languages, not Kiswahili and Dholuo.
KBC commissioned Metro FM in 1996, operating it as a station that was 90% music-focused.
Answer: True
Explanation: KBC commissioned Metro FM in 1996, operating it as a station that was 90% music-focused.
What languages does KBC utilize for its broadcasts?
Answer: English, Swahili, and various local Kenyan languages
Explanation: KBC utilizes English, Swahili, and most of the local languages spoken within Kenya for its broadcasts.
What was the primary focus of Metro FM when launched by KBC in 1996?
Answer: 90% music
Explanation: The primary focus of Metro FM, launched by KBC in 1996, was music, with the station being 90% music-focused.
Which KBC radio station, launched in 2001, serves the Coast Region?
Answer: Pwani FM
Explanation: Pwani FM, launched in 2001, serves the Coast Region.
The KBC Western Service broadcasts in which languages?
Answer: Pokot and Teso
Explanation: The KBC Western Service broadcasts in Pokot and Teso languages.
Radio Taifa is known for broadcasting in which language?
Answer: Swahili
Explanation: Radio Taifa broadcasts primarily in Swahili.
KBC began television broadcasting in 1962 from a transmitting station in Mombasa.
Answer: False
Explanation: KBC commenced television broadcasting in Kenya in 1962, but the first transmitting station was located in Limuru, not Mombasa.
Television broadcasts were extended to Mombasa in 1971, and the city had its own schedule for programming.
Answer: True
Explanation: Television broadcasts were extended to Mombasa in 1971, and the city had its own schedule for programming.
In 1978, Kenyan television broadcasting transitioned to color.
Answer: True
Explanation: In 1978, Kenyan television broadcasting transitioned to color.
What was a key purpose of the new television station opened in Mombasa in 1980?
Answer: False
Explanation: The new television station opened in Mombasa in 1980 was intended to relay programs and produce local content such as dramas, music, and cultural shows, not solely relay national programs.
Metro Television was commissioned by KBC in September 2000 as a dedicated sports and entertainment channel.
Answer: False
Explanation: Metro Television was commissioned by KBC in September 2000 as a dedicated sports and entertainment channel, not a news and current affairs channel.
The popular comedy and drama show "Vitimbi" was aired by KBC for over 30 years.
Answer: True
Explanation: The popular comedy and drama show "Vitimbi" was aired by KBC for over 30 years.
Which of the following is listed as a current news program on KBC?
Answer: True
Explanation: Darubini Wikendi is listed as a current news program on KBC.
The sports program 'Sports Check' is listed among KBC's current local shows.
Answer: True
Explanation: The sports program 'Sports Check' is listed among KBC's current local shows.
Santa Barbara is mentioned as a former imported soap opera aired by KBC.
Answer: True
Explanation: Santa Barbara is mentioned as a former imported soap opera aired by KBC.
Kinyonga was a former comedy program featured on KBC.
Answer: True
Explanation: Kinyonga was a former comedy program featured on KBC.
The soap opera "Tausi" is listed as a former domestic show broadcast by KBC.
Answer: True
Explanation: The soap opera "Tausi" is listed as a former domestic show broadcast by KBC.
Which of the following was a former comedy program featured on KBC?
Answer: False
Explanation: While "Vioja Mahakamani" and "Family Affairs" were comedy programs, "Tausi" was a soap opera. The question asks for a comedy program, and the options provided in the raw data are not explicitly listed here, but based on the flashcard, the statement is true if one of the options was Vioja Mahakamani or Family Affairs.
"Kiini Macho" was a former annual program broadcast by KBC.
Answer: False
Explanation: "Kiini Macho" was a former magic program broadcast by KBC, not an annual program.
KBC has aired animated shows such as 'The Flintstones' and 'The Smurfs'.
Answer: True
Explanation: KBC has aired animated shows such as 'The Flintstones' and 'The Smurfs'.
'Sesame Street' and 'Akili and Me' are examples of former children's programs broadcast by KBC.
Answer: True
Explanation: 'Sesame Street' and 'Akili and Me' are examples of former children's programs broadcast by KBC.
KBC has aired imported comedy series like 'The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air' and 'Everybody Loves Raymond'.
Answer: True
Explanation: KBC has aired imported comedy series like 'The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air' and 'Everybody Loves Raymond'.
KBC has featured imported drama series such as 'Kojak' and 'The Fugitive'.
Answer: True
Explanation: KBC has featured imported drama series such as 'Kojak' and 'The Fugitive'.
"Dallas" and "Home and Away" are examples of former imported soap operas aired by KBC.
Answer: True
Explanation: "Dallas" and "Home and Away" are examples of former imported soap operas aired by KBC.
An example of a former imported reality program aired by KBC is "The Oprah Winfrey Show."
Answer: True
Explanation: An example of a former imported reality program aired by KBC is "The Oprah Winfrey Show."
What technological advancement occurred in Kenyan television broadcasting in 1978?
Answer: Introduction of color broadcasting
Explanation: In 1978, Kenyan television broadcasting transitioned to color.
What was a key purpose of the new television station opened in Mombasa in 1980?
Answer: To relay programs and produce local content such as dramas, music, and cultural shows
Explanation: A key purpose of the new television station opened in Mombasa in 1980 was to relay programs and produce local content, including dramas, music, and cultural shows.
What type of channel was Metro Television when commissioned by KBC in September 2000?
Answer: A sports and entertainment channel
Explanation: Metro Television was commissioned by KBC in September 2000 as a dedicated sports and entertainment channel.
Which popular comedy and drama show did KBC air for over 30 years?
Answer: Vitimbi
Explanation: The popular comedy and drama show "Vitimbi" was aired by KBC for over 30 years.
Which of these is listed as a current news program on KBC?
Answer: Darubini Wikendi
Explanation: Darubini Wikendi is listed as a current news program on KBC.
What type of program is 'The Adventures of Blinky Bill' as aired by KBC?
Answer: An animated show
Explanation: 'The Adventures of Blinky Bill' is an animated show that has been aired by KBC.
Which former imported soap opera is mentioned as having been aired by KBC?
Answer: Santa Barbara
Explanation: Santa Barbara is mentioned as a former imported soap opera aired by KBC.
What was the focus of Metro Television when commissioned by KBC in September 2000?
Answer: Sports and entertainment
Explanation: Metro Television was commissioned by KBC in September 2000 with a focus on sports and entertainment.
Which of the following was a former comedy program featured on KBC?
Answer: Kinyonga
Explanation: Kinyonga was a former comedy program featured on KBC.
What is an example of a former imported telenovela aired by KBC?
Answer: Escrava Isaura
Explanation: Escrava Isaura is an example of a former imported telenovela aired by KBC.
Which former gospel program was broadcast by KBC?
Answer: Joy Bringers
Explanation: Joy Bringers was a former gospel program broadcast by KBC.
In Q1 2022, KBC held a significant majority share of the Kenyan television viewership.
Answer: False
Explanation: In the first quarter of 2022, KBC held a market share of 4.26% for television viewership, which is not a significant majority.
Between 1989 and 1993, KBC undertook significant modernization projects, including contracts with Japanese firms for the improvement and expansion of its radio network.
Answer: True
Explanation: Between 1989 and 1993, KBC undertook significant modernization projects, including contracts with Japanese firms for the improvement and expansion of its national medium wave frequency radio broadcasting network.
The Signet subsidiary was first launched by KBC in 2009.
Answer: True
Explanation: The Signet subsidiary was first launched by KBC in 2009.
A notable aspect of KBC TV's 2021 rebranding was the return of former news presenters, including Catherine Kasavuli, Fayyaz Qureishi, Badi Muhsin, and Pauline Sheghu, alongside a new logo and fresh faces.
Answer: True
Explanation: A notable aspect of KBC TV's 2021 rebranding was the return of former news presenters, including Catherine Kasavuli, Fayyaz Qureishi, Badi Muhsin, and Pauline Sheghu, alongside a new logo and fresh faces.
What was the reception of KBC's coverage of the 2022 general elections?
Answer: False
Explanation: KBC received particular praise for its neutral coverage during the 2022 general elections, contrary to receiving criticism.
What impact has KBC's active digital platform had on its traditional media services?
Answer: False
Explanation: KBC's active digital platform has provided a boost to its traditional media operations, specifically its radio and television services, rather than negatively impacting them.
KBC's active digital platform has diminished the reach of its traditional media services.
Answer: False
Explanation: KBC's active digital platform has provided a boost to its traditional media operations, namely its radio and television services, rather than diminishing their reach.
What was the reception of KBC's coverage of the 2022 general elections?
Answer: True
Explanation: KBC's coverage of the 2022 general elections was generally perceived positively, earning particular praise for its neutrality.
What was KBC's market share for radio listenership in the first quarter of 2022?
Answer: Less than 2%
Explanation: In the first quarter of 2022, KBC's market share for radio listenership was less than 2%.
Which country's firms were contracted for KBC's radio network modernization between 1989 and 1993?
Answer: Japan
Explanation: Japanese firms were contracted for KBC's radio network modernization between 1989 and 1993.
What was a notable aspect of KBC TV's rebranding in 2021?
Answer: The return of former news presenters like Badi Muhsin.
Explanation: A notable aspect of KBC TV's 2021 rebranding was the return of former news presenters, including Catherine Kasavuli, Fayyaz Qureishi, Badi Muhsin, and Pauline Sheghu, alongside a new logo and fresh faces.
How was KBC's coverage of the 2022 general elections generally perceived?
Answer: As neutral and receiving praise.
Explanation: KBC's coverage of the 2022 general elections was generally perceived positively, earning particular praise for its neutrality.
What positive impact has KBC's digital platform had?
Answer: It has provided a boost to its traditional radio and television services.
Explanation: KBC's active digital platform has provided a boost to its traditional media outlets, namely its radio and television services.
What is the ownership status of the Kenya Broadcasting Corporation (KBC)?
Answer: False
Explanation: The Kenya Broadcasting Corporation (KBC) is the state-run media organization of Kenya, not a private entity.
What is the address of KBC's headquarters?
Answer: False
Explanation: KBC's headquarters are located on Harry Thuku Road in Nairobi, not Kimathi Street.
What is the address of KBC's headquarters?
Answer: True
Explanation: KBC's headquarters are located on Harry Thuku Road in Nairobi.
What is the primary characteristic of the Kenya Broadcasting Corporation (KBC)?
Answer: It is the state-run media organization of Kenya.
Explanation: The primary characteristic of the Kenya Broadcasting Corporation (KBC) is its status as the state-run media organization of Kenya, operating both terrestrial television and radio broadcast networks.
Where are the headquarters of the Kenya Broadcasting Corporation located?
Answer: Nairobi, on Harry Thuku Road
Explanation: The headquarters of the Kenya Broadcasting Corporation are situated on Harry Thuku Road in Nairobi.