TANZANIA Broadcasting Corporation (TBC) yesterday launched a unique reality talk show dubbed 'Daladala' which gives chance to people at the grassroots level to air their views and discuss a wide range of issues that affect their daily lives.
The programme will be aired through TBC 1 and 2 between 6pm and 6.30 pm. However, because of the ongoing world Cup Soccer matches, the programme will go on air at 3.30pm to 4pm.
"All the discussions will take place inside a special daladala fitted with electronic equipment to facilitate recordings," noted the Programme Manager, Furah Piniel.
A representative from the Information Department (Maelezo), Mr Abraham Nyantori, commended the move of giving chance to the voiceless in the country, promising full government support.
Mr Nyantori said his office will monitor the programme and point out any shortcomings that need to be addressed. "This is a very good move that will expose issues that touch daily lives of the common people in the community," he said.
The bright coloured daladala, which has been transformed into a mini mobile TV-studio with the help of Western technicians, will operate as a normal daladala taking in passengers, transporting them to their various destinations.
"There will be no charges, the only target is to get their views on various issues affecting their social lives," noted Daniel Kijo, one of the presenters of the talk show, who will be assisted by a conductor, Christina Mbuga, popularly known as Bibi Kiroboto.
Daniel Kijo noted that different topics will be picked, researched and introduced to the passengers for discussion during their rides to daily duties.
"We aim at raising awareness and encouraging the public to debate on important issues as perceived and experienced by the common Tanzanians," Kijo noted.
On her part, Bi Kiroboto commented, "Everyone wants to talk about what is affecting him or her. Some people are quite bitter at times. Others use abusive language.
But the programme is edited before being aired," Bibi Kiroboto explained. The Daladala was made possible by help of Tanzania Media Fund.
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