Month: November 2021
PD’s apology to Koome raises questions about editorial independence
On November 23, the People Daily published this clarification and apology: “In the People Daily edition of November 17, 2021, we published a story indicating…
Why Kagwe’s Covid vaccination diktat does not deserve mindless media cheers
Starting December 21, the government will deny services to citizens who are not fully vaccinated against Covid-19. Health CS Mutahi Kagwe announced on Sunday, November…
Has Uhuru kicked Ruto out of Jubilee? Star sold fairy tale as news
In a twist of irony, the Star last week provided proof, inadvertently, that they recently sold a fairy tale, wishful thinking, as news. Remember “Smart people…
Some headlines and reporting insult reader’s intelligence
Headline number one: “Prof Olive Mugenda: My dream for KU hospital” by the Star What is was wrong with this headline? We will tell you…
Media should hit the ground with preparations for Africa COP27
Leo Mutisya Until this week, Ukambani or the so-called Lower Eastern, was yet to receive the short rains, ordinarily expected from October 15 annually. For…
Alai misled many that state had allowed Miguna back home
By Lucy Mwangi 1.An article and picture published by Citizen Witness news website on November 19 claiming that a woman wanted to be buried alive…
Do you know how to use parenthesis or your teacher forgot it?
Elizabeth Wawira admitted that she fatally stabbed her husband to death (KTN News tweet, November 25). Fatally means “to death”. IEBC sailing in rough seas…
Why didn’t media get the answers about Kamiti ‘prison break’?
Three terrorism convicts – spotting bushy mandevu, nywele ngumu – escape from Kamiti Maximum Security Prison on the night of Monday, November 15. Musharaf Abdalla…
Journalism is only as good as the sources, build reliable contacts
What is a news consumer supposed to do with this story? “Kemsa gets more staff in reforms as hospitals lack key supplies”, The Standard headline…
Star story about Skiza tunes revealed ignorance on subject
A story about Skiza tunes published by The Star last week revealed that the writer didn’t know what he was talking about. Titled, “Artistes to…