Kari Njiiri

Name: Kari Njiiri
Email: kari@nepr.net
Phone Number: 413-545-3762- Amherst; 413-654-1797- Springfield
Position: News Reporter/Jazz Safari Host
Staff Type: On-Air
Biography: Kari Njiiri is a Senior News Reporter, based primarily in Springfield at WFCR’s David & Peggy Starr Studio. He is also the long-time Host and Producer of Jazz Safari, a musical journey through the jazz world and beyond, broadcast Saturday nights on WFCR. Born in New York City, and raised in both Kenya and the U.S., Kari first arrived at WFCR as a UMass student fascinated by radio's ability to cross geographic and cultural boundaries. Since then, he has worked in several capacities at the station, from board operator and book-keeper, to production assistant and local host of NPR’s All Things Considered.

Looming Furloughs at Westover, Barnes

05/16/2013

MWRA Says Water Quality At Quabbin Normal After Trespass Incident

05/15/2013

Largest Manufacturing Trade Show Returns To Big E

05/14/2013

Massachusetts Medical Society Approves Policy On Gun Violence

05/13/2013

Strawberry Season on Track Despite Dry Weather

05/09/2013

Springfield City Council Temporarily Delays Vote On Casino Agreement

05/07/2013

Fire Warden Says Brush Fire Danger Persists Across The Region

05/01/2013

THE AP CALLS US SENATE REPUBLICAN PRIMARY FOR GABRIEL GOMEZ

04/30/2013

Low Voter Turnout Expected For Massachusetts' US Senate Primary

04/29/2013

Develop Springfield Plans Restoration Of Historic Home Following Purchase

04/25/2013

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