Month: October 2022
When storyteller becomes the story and the gospel according to Saint Junet
Journalism is printing what someone else does not want printed; everything else is public relations – George Orwell, British journalist and novelist, 1903-1950 “Did the Pakistan…
Kenya gave US Obama, and Sunak to UK? Stop primitive fixation with ethnicity
Immediately an important appointment is made, nearly every Kenyan looks at the surname of the appointee. It could be the President naming the board chair…
Scribes, be your own sharp editor before you file a story
You know what they say about a bad photo? There’s only so much an editor can do with it. The same goes for bad writing….
KTN journey to interview Museveni was five-point star journalism
By Dex Mumo On October 11, a KTN News crew exclusively interviewed Uganda’s President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni. The team demonstrated true journalism spirit when interviewing…
It’s not pampering her, First Lady is Rachel Ruto’s official title
Nobody is confused about how to refer to President William Ruto. It is “President Ruto.” Or “Mr Ruto.” Or “Mr President.” Or “the President.” Or…
Ombija the news anchor, pub owner and noisy side hustles
Citizen TV star Trevor Ombija must be breathing again. Because Trevor Ombija was, as the media put it, “in the eye of social media storm”…
Be wary of wrong pictures and misleading captions, they could be costly
Some newspapers have been flagged for misplaced captions and images of high-ranking officials both locally and internationally. Corrections for some of the cases are yet…
How to catch sub who branded teachers with funny nicknames
By Lucy Mwangi and Jacob Nyukuri A tweet by controversial blogger Abuga Makori claiming President William Ruto appointed Munga Nyale as the new Director of…
How to catch sub who branded teachers with funny nicknames
Forest fires spread amid burning questions on cause (Nation, October 28, p.24). Pun intended. Cheeky sub at work. Looks like the same guy who drew…
What’s truth about killer cops, ghost workers, politicised prosecutions?
It’s official. Cops murder with impunity. Uta-do? On March 18, NTV reported police the shooting dead “two people who were in their custody but lying…