Assessment on the Reporting of Julius Nyerere Hydro Power Project (JNHPP): The Case of Tanzania Broadcasting Corporation (TBC) and Independent Television (ITV).

Mwanjala, Fredy (2023) Assessment on the Reporting of Julius Nyerere Hydro Power Project (JNHPP): The Case of Tanzania Broadcasting Corporation (TBC) and Independent Television (ITV). Masters thesis, The Open University of Tanzania.

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Abstract

The study assessed the reporting of Julius Nyerere Hydro Power Project (JNHPP) with reference to Tanzania Broadcasting Corporation (TBC1) and Independent Television (ITV). The study was guided by the general objective of the research that was to assess the reporting of Julius Nyerere Hydro Power Project (JNHPP) by Tanzania Broadcasting Corporation (TBC1) and Independent Television (ITV). The study also had the following specific objectives; to assess the coverage of Julius Nyerere Hydro Power Project (JNHPP) by Tanzania Broadcasting Corporation (TBC1) and Independent Television (ITV), to measure viewers’ responses on the reporting of Julius Nyerere Hydro Power Project (JNHPP) by Tanzania Broadcasting Corporation (TBC1) and Independent Television (ITV), to examine issues covered by Tanzania Broadcasting Corporation (TBC1) and Independent Television (ITV) of Julius Nyerere Hydro Power Project (JNHPP), as well as to examine the pattern of reporting by TBC1 and ITV on issues covering JNHPP. The study used descriptive research design whereby a sample of 66 people was selected from Rufiji in Coast Region and Dodoma area. Purposive sampling was used to select samples from the particular area for data collection. The study used questionnaire and observation as data collection tools whereas the findings presented in tables, graphs and charts were analyzed by content analysis method. Findings indicated that TBC1 and ITV were covering JNHPP and people were informed about the project although there were improvements that should have been considered. For instance, the results showed that more than 57 percent said there was irregular coverage of JNHPP, which means coverage must have been done on a continuous basis through coverage in news, feature stories as well as interview programs. The study concludes that media practitioners should enhance their skills and be innovative in order to create and produce programs with more information that will bring general awareness to people about the ongoing construction of JNHPP and its eventual impact on people’s lives. The study recommends that government officials should make sure they provide information and awareness to the public regularly in order for people to know the stages of the construction until its completion as well as the advantages of having this project in the country. Keywords:News reporting, Julius Nyerere Hydro Power Project (JNHPP), Tanzania Broadcasting Corporation (TBC)

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