To disseminate the Gospel in desert areas inhabited by illiterate, tribal peoples: this is the mission of Radio Akicha (which means light in the Turkana language). The small broadcasting station, which is supported by the Pontifical Foundation Aid to the Church in Need, broadcasts a variety of programs to the Turkana tribes living in the Lodwar diocese, located in the northwestern part of Kenya.
More than 60% of the local population consists of nomads and shepherds without any type of education. Radio Akicha offers them precious support through its educational and pastoral programs, all broadcast in the Turkana language. These programs include the reading of Sacred Scripture, news, music, and educational programs on a wide variety of subjects, such as the problem of domestic violence, alcoholism, the spread of HIV and AIDS, etc.
In 2012, the Aid to the Church in Need Foundation, which supports the creation and development of radio and TV stations, publishing houses, Internet websites and Christian periodicals throughout the world, donated about 300,000 euros to media-related apostolic projects.