Our Story

During the 2012/2013 Kenya general elections, over 100 lives were lost, and some 6,000 people displaced in Tana River County due to intense inter-ethnic conflicts, largely driven by rumors and misinformation.

There was an urgent need for initiatives to build peace, stop further loss of life, and rebuild tolerance among the warring communities.

We partnered with The Sentinel Project to empower communities with reliable information through accessible technology like SMS messaging through the UnaHakika platform. This collaboration birthed the Amani Center, ensuring the sustainability of the Sentinel's efforts.

Our Journey

2016

Amani Center CBO is born as an initiative to counter rumor and misinformation. Partnership with The Sentinel Project

2017

At the face of the 2017 general election, we partner with Amplifying Voices UK to establish Amani FM with an aim to heal longstanding inter-tribal tensions and foster tolerance during a critical election period.

2021

To achieve sustainability and reach more people in the region, Amani FM rebrands to Vox Radio

2023

Recognizing the potential of these community-driven approaches we launched Kijiji Connect project to equip communities with essential digital skills