Media & Communication

Diploma in Radio and Television Programmes Production

The Diploma in Radio and Television Programmes Production is offered at the Kenya Institute of Mass Communication (KIMC), a leading state broadcast training institution, and trains graduates to plan, produce, and present radio and TV programming.

Students study programme production techniques, broadcast presentation, scriptwriting for broadcast, studio and field production, and broadcast regulation, building both creative and technical production competence. Skills RequiredProgramme ProductionBroadcast PresentationScriptwriting for BroadcastStudio and Field ProductionBroadcast Regulation AwarenessKey SubjectsProgramme Production TechniquesBroadcast PresentationScriptwriting for BroadcastStudio and Field ProductionBroadcast RegulationCertificationsMedia Council of Kenya (MCK) RegistrationSpecializationsRadio ProductionFocus on producing and presenting radio programming. Television ProductionFocus on producing and presenting television programming. Skills RequiredBroadcast PresentationBroadcast Regulation AwarenessProgramme ProductionScriptwriting for BroadcastStudio and Field ProductionKey SubjectsProgramme Production TechniquesBroadcast PresentationScriptwriting for BroadcastStudio and Field ProductionBroadcast RegulationResearch MethodsCertificationsKenya National Qualifications Authority (KNQA) CertificationSpecializationsRadio ProductionFocus on producing and presenting radio programming. Television ProductionFocus on producing and presenting television programming.

Kenya's active radio and television broadcasting sector, spanning national and vernacular stations, needs trained producers and presenters who understand both the creative and regulatory sides of broadcasting.

Training combines classroom broadcasting theory with hands-on studio production practicals, plus a supervised industrial attachment at a radio or TV station.

Graduates work as radio/TV producers, broadcast presenters, and programme production assistants at broadcasting stations, with progression into KIMC's postgraduate diploma or a Bachelor's degree in Mass Communication.

The programme suits students interested in broadcast media production and presentation who want training from Kenya's leading state broadcast training institution.

Duration: 3 years
Public, up to: Ksh 101,000
Job market: Moderate

The programme

What you study, how long it takes, and how it is delivered.

Practicalities

Study mode: Full-time
Attachment: 3 months
Average class: 25 students
Award: Diploma

What you study

6 subjects

Programme Production Techniques
Broadcast Presentation
Scriptwriting for Broadcast
Studio and Field Production
Broadcast Regulation
Research Methods

Modules

10 in the programme

Television Production
Year 1Semester 13 creditsCore
TV production techniques as applied to radio and television programmes production principles, practices, and professional competency requirements.
Communication Skills
Year 1Semester 12 creditsCore
Written and oral communication skills for professional workplace communication and effective correspondence.
Information Communication Technology
Year 1Semester 12 creditsCore
Computer applications and digital literacy for professional practice and competency development in the field.
Radio Production
Year 1Semester 13 creditsCore
Radio programme production as applied to radio and television programmes production principles, practices, and professional competency requirements.
Programme Production Techniques
Year 1Semester 13 creditsCore
Fundamentals of planning and producing broadcast programmes for professional practice and competency development in the field.
Broadcast Presentation
Year 1Semester 23 creditsCore
Presentation techniques for radio and television, including voice control for professional practice and competency development in the field.
Scriptwriting for Broadcast
Year 2Semester 13 creditsCore
Writing scripts for radio and television programming for professional practice and competency development in the field.
Studio and Field Production
Year 2Semester 23 creditsCore
Hands-on studio and outside-broadcast production skills for professional practice and competency development in the field.
Broadcast Regulation
Year 3Semester 13 creditsCore
Legal and regulatory framework governing Kenyan broadcasting for professional practice and competency development in the field.
Industrial Attachment
Year 3Semester 26 creditsCore
Supervised placement at a radio or TV station for practical broadcasting for professional practice and competency development in the field.

Specialisations

Radio Production
Focus on producing and presenting radio programming, with emphasis on practical application in Kenyan industry contexts and compliance with relevant national standards and regulatory requirements.
Television Production
Focus on producing and presenting television programming, with emphasis on practical application in Kenyan industry contexts and compliance with relevant national standards and regulatory requirements.
Digital Content Production
Focus on digital media content creation, online broadcasting, podcasting, and multi-platform content distribution within Kenyan digital media landscape.
Studio Operations
Focus on studio equipment operation, production crew coordination, set management, and live broadcast operations within Kenyan radio and television stations.

A day as a student

Days combine broadcasting theory with hands-on studio practicals — scripting, recording, editing programme segments — building toward a supervised attachment at a radio or TV station.

The trade offs

In its favour

Training from Kenya's leading state broadcast institution carries strong industry recognition.
Combines creative and technical production skills applicable across radio and TV.

Against it

The broadcasting job market is competitive, particularly for on-air presenting roles.
Only offered at KIMC, limiting geographic and institutional options.

What it costs

Tuition at both ends of the market, and how to pay for it.

What it costs, and where

Against 106 media & communication courses

Public67k to 101k

67k at Kabete National Polytechnic101k at Kenya Institute of Mass Communication

Annual tuition in Kenyan shillings, rounded. The upright tick is the median for this field, so a bar sitting entirely to its right is an expensive programme by the standards of its own subject.

The fine print

TVET 67,189/yr; KIMC 101,000/yr self-sponsored (kenyaeducationguide.com). Private: unverified.

Students can access HELB loans and county bursaries; broadcasting stations occasionally sponsor students for guaranteed employment.

Funding options

HELB TVET/Diploma Loan
Loan
Needy Kenyan students enrolled in accredited diploma programmes.
County Government Bursaries
Bursary
Bursaries for needy students from their respective counties.

Scholarships

2 recorded

County Government Bursaries
BursaryKsh 20,000Kenyan
Bursaries for needy students from their respective counties.
HELB TVET/Diploma Loan
LoanKsh 60,000Kenyan
Needy Kenyan students enrolled in accredited diploma programmes.

Getting in

The grades, the alternatives, and who accredits the award.

What you need

KCSE mean grade: C plain
Alternative entry: A Certificate in Radio or Television Production or Radio and Television Presentation Techniques from KIMC or another recognised college, with 1 year of media experience.

How you are assessed

3 components

Final Examinations
Examination40% of the mark
End-of-semester written and practical examinations.
Continuous Assessment Tests
Coursework25% of the mark
Tests across broadcasting theory units.
Studio Production Assessments
Coursework35% of the mark
Hands-on programme production and presentation assessments.

Accreditation

Offered at KIMC, a TVETA-accredited state media training institution; KCSE mean grade C plain with English/Kiswahili and Mathematics/Physics requirements.

Accredited by

Technical and Vocational Education and Training Authority
Institutional accreditationRequired
KIMC is a TVETA-accredited state media training institution.

Where it leads

The roles it opens, and what you leave with.

Where graduates go

4 roles

Content Producer
Moderate demandKsh 38,000 to Ksh 75,000
Produces radio and television content, develops programme concepts, and manages production processes for broadcasting stations in Kenya.
Radio/TV Producer (Junior)
Moderate demandKsh 28,000 to Ksh 48,000
Produces radio or television programming for a broadcasting station.
Broadcast Presenter
Moderate demandKsh 26,000 to Ksh 50,000
Presents radio or television programmes; pay varies significantly with station and audience reach.
Programme Production Assistant
Moderate demandKsh 25,000 to Ksh 40,000
Supports production logistics and studio operations.

Graduate outcomes

Graduates work as radio/TV producers, broadcast presenters, and programme production assistants at broadcasting stations.

Where these fields lead

8 careers

Tools you will learn

Adobe Premiere Pro
Video editing softwarePrimary
Professional video editing software for television programme production and post-production.
Adobe Audition
Audio editing softwarePrimary
Digital audio workstation for radio production, sound editing, and podcast creation.
Broadcasting Equipment
Studio equipment
Professional cameras, microphones, mixing consoles, and studio lighting for broadcast production.
Microsoft Office
Productivity
Script writing, production schedules, broadcast logs, and programme documentation.
OBS Studio
Broadcasting software
Open-source live streaming and recording software for radio and television production training.

Industry links

Common misconceptions

Broadcast production is only about being on-camera.
The programme covers production, scriptwriting, and studio operations, with presenting as just one possible career path among several.
Anyone can start a radio/TV career without formal training.
While some presenters break in informally, structured training in production standards, regulation, and technique strengthens long-term career prospects.