Month: February 2023
Raila war on ‘illegitimate administration’ raises ethical challenge for journalism
It is no longer news. ODM leader Raila Odinga does not recognise the government of President William Ruto. Raila has called the new administration “illegitimate”…
So what? Weta’s law firm, IEBC tenders and confused watchdog raising alarm
What is news? A major story in the Daily Nation last week must have left thoughtful readers scratching their heads over this question. “Wetang’ula’s law…
Joy Aoko: Kenyan assault victim in Albania and infamy of yawning leads
Our girl died, ladies and gentlemen of the Press. Joy Achieng’ Aoko, 22, daughter of Ruth Abong’o, left us last Monday while undergoing specialised treatment…
How solutions journalism can help end banditry in Kenya
Banditry has dominated headlines the last couple of weeks following increased incidents of attacks. But until journalists begin painting the whole picture, banditry will remain…
On China Square dispute, only The Star told richer story
You heard about China Square, no? Nairobi’s trending supermarket on Thika Road started by a 37-year-old who has got everyone raving mad – except customers,…
Sex for by-lines and why newsrooms are worse than tea farms
Let’s talk about sex as it dotted our Mediascape last week. The BBC scooped the story, with a brilliant investigative piece on sex harassment in…
Last Man and the music festivals
By Makau Kitata It was the week of the primary schools’ music festivals. That Monday, after a term of intense voice and “doh, re, mi,…
You’re the target: The power of trending hashtags online
By Jacob Nyukuri Social media platforms have made it easier for individuals and organisations to share information quickly and efficiently with a global audience. This…
Maasai Mara ‘lost glory’ but is still eighth wonder of the world, sigh
Inside ambitious plan to give Masai Mara its lost glory (People Daily headline, February 20, p.8). Intro: The Narok county government has launched an ambitious…
Lesson from Taifa: Quality journalism will save newspapers, not state handouts
“Print is not dying. The issue is, how do you make sure it has a place in the lives of people?” a bullish Patrick Quarcoo…