Kenya Broadcasting Corporation, also known as KBC, is a state-owned media organization headquartered in Kenya. Founded in 1928, the company employs approximately 590 individuals and specializes in media production, functioning as the state-run media organization of Kenya.

Revenue

Founded

1928

Headcount

587

Headquarters

Kenya

Primary Segment

Media Production

Ownership

State Owned

News Summary:

The Kenya Broadcasting Corporation's (KBC) revamp effort gained momentum on April 20, 2026, as Principal Secretary for Public Investments and Assets Management Cyrell Wagunda met with the broadcaster’s Board of Directors. The meeting focused on accelerating reforms under the Government Owned Enterprise (GOE) framework. This followed a strategic consultative meeting on April 15, 2026, where the National Treasury engaged KBC leadership, including Board Chairperson Tom Mshindi and Managing Director Agnes Kalekye, to reposition the public broadcaster into a commercially viable and self-sustaining entity. Discussions explored asset utilization, financial restructuring, and diversified revenue streams to achieve this viability.
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