Use of Bukusu Dialect on Fm Radio Stations to Address Political and Health Issues in Kenya

Abstract

The paper analyses communications through FM Radio Stations to address political and health issues in Kenya using Bukusu Dialect. Use of vernacular languages has been blamed by some people for promoting tribalism, especially in Kenya. However, these languages can be a great asset to speakers if properly used. This research sought to establish how use of vernacular languages in FM radio stations are an asset for development to its speakers. The study specifically sought to assess how Bukusu dialect is an asset to its speakers in addressing, political and health issues when the language is used on FM radio stations in Kenya.