Bio

Utilization of Radio Programmes in Dissemination of Climate Change Adaptation Information to Farmers in Nyando and Lower Nyakach Sub-counties, KenyaGeorge Otieno Ojuondo is a PhD candidate in the Department of Journalism at Masinde Muliro University of Science and Technology and an Assistant Lecturer at Maseno University in Kenya, where he teaches development communication, Introduction to Journalism, and Media House Management among other areas of interest. He holds a Master of Arts degree in Communication Studies from the University of Nairobi and has a rich background in teaching, media production, and development communication. George’s professional experience spans the international development sector, including a role as a communications advisor for Voluntary Service Overseas (VSO) in India, Regional Communications Manager, Save the Children Sweden covering East, Central and Southern African Countries His current doctoral research focuses on the utilization of radio programmes in disseminating climate change adaptation information to farmers in Nyando and Lower Nyakach Sub-counties, Kenya. George’s research interests encompass climate communication, media for development, communication for development, and the integration of traditional knowledge into climate change adaptation strategies. Through his work, he aims to amplify the role of media—particularly radio—in fostering community resilience and promoting informed decision-making to address environmental challenges.