In 2018, Star Media Development Centre (SMDC) supplied, delivered and installed radio equipment and studios in different locations in Somalia; including a power supply and antenna mast for Radio Baidoa, Barawe remote transmitter and production facility for Hudur remote transmitter.

The supply, delivery and installation of this radio equipment were supported by the International Organisation for Migration (IOM) to help Somali government-owned Radio Mogadishu, Radio Baidoa and Radio Kismayo work well.

SMDC has also worked with IOM to sharpen the knowledge and skills of journalists with state media outlets with intensive training that empowered them to report compellingly on local, regional and national issue.

The training brought together journalists working in state TVs, radio, online and news agencies across the country.