Month: August 2021
Our muckraking must run deep, always skeptical of officialdom
Now that Afghanistan is on the mind of the whole world, let’s draw a lesson from the land of the Taliban. On September 23, 2018,…
Should media mute Uhuruto’s ugly divorce drama that ‘threatens Kenya’?
“Kenyan media houses need to ignore, in the national interest, the public spat between the President and his deputy. It’s not just bitter and acrimonious;…
Freedom of expression: Should journalists declare their political interest?
The political temperature in the country is reaching fever pitch as Kenyans prepare to go for the 2022 General Election. This comes at a time…
On Afghanistan’s implosion, KTN News had it but more research was needed
The leading international story at the moment is that Afghanistan is imploding, and the airport in Kabul, the country’s capital, is packed with thousands of…
Ruto security: Public needs journalists to explain, not add to mystery
Following the surprise downgrading of Deputy President William Ruto’s security at his homes as widely reported last week, the public would be asking what happened….
Twin Towers stands ‘castigated’, Mombasa Road owes us ugali
“Regulator warns of 27 harmful flour brands,” The Standard reported on August 22. A tantalizing headline, especially in a country where any dinner without ugali…
Sossion has not quit ODM for UDA in Bomet Senate race
By Lucy Mwangi and Jacob Nyongesa 1. A Facebook post with a two-page statement claiming that the BBI secretariat had vowed to appeal the Court…
How is an interview with several journalists ‘exclusive’?
In an exclusive interview with senior editors at State House, Nairobi, President Uhuru revealed he has not heard any talks from whichever quarter to call…
Chase quality not clicks, or journalism is headed to the gutter
On August 19, K24 TV published a story titled, “Men who impregnate girls will be castrated”. The inaudible video clip circulated through the station’s Facebook…
Manufacturing consent: Is media pushing a political agenda in 2022 race?
ODM leader Raila Odinga was endorsed to run for President next year at a huge meeting held in Homa Bay on August 19. The event…