KDRTV is an independent digital news organization serving East Africans, African Diaspora at home and abroad. Founded in 2014, it publishes daily reporting and analysis on Kenya’s politics, business, public policy, crime and courts, sport, health and culture, alongside coverage of Africa and North America. The outlet built its audience by treating diaspora readers as a core constituency, with dedicated reporting on immigration, remittances, community events and the lives of Kenyans in the United States and Canada. Beyond written stories, KDRTV produces live video interviews, town-hall style Q&As and community briefings, and offers live-streaming services for civic and community gatherings. Its editorial approach emphasises clear separation of fact and opinion and aims to give readers continuous, timely updates across major beats. Published by KDRTV Media LLC with a Kenya–North America footprint, the newsroom publishes on a rolling basis throughout the day and distributes stories across web and social channels to reach audiences wherever they are. KDRTV’s mix of breaking news and diaspora-focused features has made it a regular reference point for Kenyans seeking fast updates and context on events at home and across the diaspora. Coverage spans elections, government accountability and public safety, as well as profiles of Kenyan achievers abroad. It pairs news with service journalism for migrants, reflecting the concerns of Kenyans living in North America.

Source: Code for Africa

Last updated date: July 2026

Location:
Minneapolis, Minnesota, United States, Kenya
Year the organization started publishing:
2010
Languages:
English
Type of coverage:
International
Countries of coverage:
Kenya
South Africa

Content

Editorial coverage:
Generalist, focused on multiple topics
Type of content produced by theme:
Science
Education
Environment
Politics
Technology
Sports
Economy and business
Lifestyle
Health and well-being
Entertainment and culture
Law and crime
Society and human rights
Entrepreneurship
Economy and finance
Refugees
Migration
Journalism genres:
Reviews
Essays
Interviews and reporting
Information services
Opinion
Investigative journalism
Narrative journalism
Journalism coverage types and techniques:
Breaking news
Tech platforms and other mediums used:
Messaging service
Social media platforms
Podcast
Vodcast or other video platforms
YouTube
WhatsApp
Twitter
Facebook

Audience and reach

Social media audience

Facebook number of followers:
89,000
Twitter number of followers:
941
YouTube number of followers:
48,900

Management and team

Founders

Female:
2
Male:
1
Founders:
Benard Omweri Gutwa
Directors:
Benard Omweri Gutwa

Team

Full-time employees:
3
Part-time employees:
2
Freelancers or consultants:
5
Volunteers:
0

Business structure and revenue sources

Organization tax status:
Hybrid model (more than one nonprofit or for-profit)

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