Morris Gituku

<h2>Paran FM: Kenya's Voice of the Maa Community | Live Cultural Radio</h2>
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<th>Detail</th>
<th>Information</th>
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<td>Genre</td>
<td>Cultural, News, Community Talk</td>
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<td>Broadcast Frequency</td>
<td>101.0 FM (Narok), 101.7 FM (Kajiado), 98.7 FM (Laikipia), 103.0 FM (Samburu), 101.9 FM (Baringo)</td>
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<td>Coverage Region</td>
<td>Narok, Kajiado, Samburu, Baringo, Laikipia, Nairobi, Northern Tanzania</td>
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<td>Languages</td>
<td>Maa, Swahili</td>
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<td>Ownership</td>
<td>Independent (Maa Community-Focused)</td>
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<td>Founded</td>
<td>2021</td>
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<td>Contact Information</td>
<td>Phone: +254 722 655 151<br>Email: paranafrica@gmail.com<br>Website: paran.co.ke</td>
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<td>Studio Address</td>
<td>Kism Towers, Ngong Road, Nairobi</td>
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<td>Social Media</td>
<td><a href="https://facebook.com/1H9WSCMRjQ" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Facebook</a>, <a href="https://instagram.com/paran_tv" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Instagram</a>, <a href="https://tiktok.com/@parantv" target="_blank" rel="noopener">TikTok</a>, <a href="https://youtube.com/@paran_tv" target="_blank" rel="noopener">YouTube</a></td>
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<h2>Station History &amp; Background</h2>
<p>Paran FM emerged in 2021 as a grassroots initiative to address the media gap in Kenya&rsquo;s Maa-speaking regions. Founded during a period of heightened cultural revitalization, the station positioned itself as a platform for preserving Indigenous traditions while tackling contemporary issues like education, healthcare, and political representation. Its launch coincided with a generational shift among Maa youth, who sought to balance modernity with ancestral values.</p>
<p>A pivotal milestone was the 2023 Olosho Awards at Nairobi&rsquo;s Carnivore Grounds, which showcased Maa music, art, and leadership, cementing Paran FM&rsquo;s role as a cultural curator. By 2025, the station had expanded its reach to five counties and northern Tanzania, leveraging FM and digital streams to connect pastoral communities with urban diasporas. Today, Paran FM ranks among Kenya&rsquo;s most trusted local broadcasters, particularly for its uncompromising coverage of governance challenges, such as its critique of unfulfilled infrastructure promises ahead of President Ruto&rsquo;s 2025 Narok visit.</p>
<h2>Programming Highlights</h2>
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<th>Show Name</th>
<th>Schedule</th>
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<td>Paran Express</td>
<td>Mon-Fri, 4&ndash;7 PM</td>
<td>Evening drive-time program blending traffic updates, listener call-ins, and debates on regional development. Known for its &ldquo;Water Before Hymns&rdquo; segment demanding accountability from local leaders.</td>
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<td>Esipil Show</td>
<td>Mon-Fri, 1&ndash;4 PM</td>
<td>Midday talk show addressing education, gender rights, and climate adaptation. Features interviews with activists and county officials.</td>
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<td>Esirit Ai</td>
<td>Sunday, 2&ndash;5 PM</td>
<td>Spiritual and cultural discussion exploring Maa cosmology, intergenerational conflict, and reconciliation. Includes traditional music dedications.</td>
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<td>Reto O Reto</td>
<td>Mon-Fri, 10 AM&ndash;1 PM</td>
<td>Interactive show where listeners propose solutions to community challenges, from land disputes to wildlife conflicts.</td>
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<p>Paran FM&rsquo;s value lies in its dual role as a cultural archive and a catalyst for social change. By broadcasting in Maa, it sustains linguistic heritage among urbanized youth, while its investigative segments, like the 2025 expos&eacute; on Narok&rsquo;s healthcare gaps, pressure policymakers to act. The station&rsquo;s call-in format has become a rare safe space for criticizing elected leaders without retaliation, a rarity in Kenya&rsquo;s often polarized media.</p>
<p>Looking ahead, Paran FM aims to launch a digital newsroom to amplify marginalized voices beyond the airwaves. With Kenya&rsquo;s 2027 elections approaching, its focus on voter education and anti-corruption advocacy will likely deepen. As one listener noted during President Ruto&rsquo;s visit coverage: &ldquo;Paran FM doesn&rsquo;t just report our stories-it fights for them&rdquo;.</p>
<p><strong>Listen live to Paran FM</strong> on radio.co.ke and join the conversation shaping Kenya&rsquo;s Maa heartland.</p>

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Paran FM unites Kenya’s Maa community with cultural programming, local news, and grassroots dialogue. Listen live for authentic voices preserving heritage across Narok, Kajiado, and beyond.

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