We’re now entering the fourth day of no NTV, KTN or Citizen TV. The three stations switched off their broadcasting in protest after the Communication Authority terminated their analogue broadcast.
They removed themselves from all platforms; DSTV, GOtv, Startimes and even ZUKU.
It is not clear what their endgame is, considering they don’t have the law on their side, and increasingly less public sympathy. K24 and KBC are meanwhile the big winners, and if they do this right, they may end up turning the tables permanently.
So, what does your favourite celebrity think of the digital migration?
We have compiled a list of public figures for or against the forceful shutdown of analogue signals. Even here, it doesn’t look good for the three TV stations. This list is based on Tweets and Retweets made by the individuals.
PRO
Robert Alai
NTV, KTN and Citizen just don't know what they have done to Kenyans. There is a media liberation. No more. Change is here. #DigitalMigration
— Robert ALAI, HSC (@RobertAlai) February 16, 2015
Dennis Itumbi
On #DigitalMigration there is #NoTurningBack – Misinformation will not deter the focus to #TransformOpportunities cc @EricNgeno @munyoris
— -Dennis Itumbi, CBS (@OleItumbi) February 16, 2015
Boniface Mwangi
The #DigitalMigration train has left the station and the media will have to jump in fast or fade out.
— The People’s Watchman (@bonifacemwangi) February 16, 2015
Liz Ntonjira
Surely,when did #digitalmigration debate begin?Over a year ago. Wasn't it prudent for everyone to plan, prepare and strategise accordingly?
— Lizz Ntonjira (@lizzientonjira) February 16, 2015
Gaetano Kagwa
It's not like this #DigitalMigration in #Kenya caught some TV stations napping. No it caught them too busy admiring themselves. #Click
— Gaetano Kagwa 🇺🇬🇱🇸 (@gaetanokagwa) February 15, 2015
Njoki Chege
https://twitter.com/njokichege/status/567268515514966017
Ronnie Osumba
I guess @ntvkenya, @CitizenTVNews and @KTNKenya new realize this #DigitalMigration is real. Get your act together and comeback on air
— Ronald Osumba (@RonnieOsumba) February 14, 2015
Jua Cali
RT @collomoseti: @juacaliGenge @amerix these TVs rarely play localtalent,no wonder no artist has protested in their favour #DigitalMigration
— JuaCali (@juacaliGenge) February 16, 2015
Tim Njiru
https://twitter.com/timnjiru/status/567051072414687232
David Makali
#DigitalMigration, @makali001:I must say the decision by the troika to suspend their broadcasting in retaliation to CAK's fiat is misguided
— David Makali (@davidmakali1) February 14, 2015
Others
Caroline Mutoko
Suzanna Owiyo
Xtiandela
Jimnah Mbaru
Al-Amin Kimathi
Oliver Mathenge
DJ Soxxy
Peter Opondo
Against
Raila Odinga
Kalonzo Musyoka
Martha Karua
Saddique Shaban
Larry Madowo
Nearly all journalists from the three media houses.
Neutral/Mixed Signals
Mutahi Ngunyi
Breaking up media monopolies GOOD for Kenya. Giving Monopoly to some Chinese guy BAD for Kenya. But where does Agha Khan come from? Muranga?
— Mutahi Ngunyi (@MutahiNgunyi) February 15, 2015
Boni Khalwale
But why would we give prevalence to foreign investors and oppress local investors ? Did the chinese cast a spell on Jubilee?
— Leon Lidigu (@LeonLidigu) February 15, 2015
The only two leading media houses at the moment are upto the task ! @K24Tv @KBCChannel1
— Leon Lidigu (@LeonLidigu) February 15, 2015
Hesh De Silva
I am pro digital migration. I am against forcing everyone to have to pay to watch basic TV. There's something inherently wrong about that.
— HESH (@HeshdeSilva) February 15, 2015
