Makutano Junction Regularly watched by over 7 million viewers in Kenya alone, Makutano Junction is an award-winning weekly television drama that teaches as it entertains. Set in a small Kenyan town, the soap opera uses compelling dramatic stories, humor, and appealing characters to educate viewers about such serious topics as mental and physical health, family life and relationships, government corruption, and even modern farming practices. One unique aspect of Mankutano Junction is that viewers can use their cell phones to send text messages to request additional information about topics covered on the show, such as how to prevent malaria or how to live with HIV or AIDS (P. Smith, 2010). Some 30,000 text messages are received every year. You can watch episodes online at YouTube or at the Kenya TV Web site: http://kenyawebtv.com/index.php/shows/makutano-junction

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