Eye Radio’s Accolade Signals Trust
Juba’s Chamber of Commerce named Eye Radio Best Media House of the Year, citing its steady fact-checking during crises. Chief Executive Stephen Omiri welcomed the 2025 award, describing it as “a mirror handed back to society,” a phrase that quickly trended on regional social platforms.
Independent Journalism and Public Policy
Omiri argues that accurate reporting guides health, security and education strategies. “Without media, a country lives in darkness,” he told colleagues after the ceremony. Analysts note that reliable outlets often become informal early-warning systems for decision-makers who cannot be everywhere at once.
Sustaining Newsrooms in Tight Economies
Inflation and shifting advertising budgets strain many African broadcasters. Omiri urged companies, NGOs and UN agencies to see media support as long-term risk management. Recent crowdfunding drives in Nairobi and Kampala show audiences are willing to pay modest sums for credible local coverage.
Regional Echoes in Congo-Brazzaville
Across the Oubangui River, Congolese regulators have highlighted constructive journalism as an ally of national development. Independent outlets in Brazzaville report growing partnerships with telecom firms that sponsor civic-education segments, illustrating a balanced model that neither burdens the taxpayer nor sacrifices editorial autonomy.
Future Pathways for Young Reporters
Media schools from Kinshasa to Buea integrate data skills and conflict-sensitive reporting into their curricula. Eye Radio plans to host virtual workshops, inviting Congolese trainees to share techniques. Omiri believes such cross-border mentoring can “keep the lights on” for the next generation of African storytellers.