Month: November 2023
Hear, ye scribes, we need media leaders who can restore courage to newsrooms
‘The Intercept’ is never shy about its job. The American online publication describes itself as “an award-winning nonprofit news organisation dedicated to holding the powerful…
Kinks that soiled good writing lately
Koffi Olomide, the man himseluf, is coming to Nairobi. You know, Koffi, Congo’s ageless king of rhumba. The maestro who doesn’t even need to sing…
Why media should relook into peace building and conflict reporting
The start of November brought peacemakers to a round table at the International Peace Support Training Centre in Karen, Nairobi, where peace, stability and security…
Kigali Today report on PM Ngirente at regional meeting lacked context
The top East African Community leadership converged in Tanzania last Thursday to assess the effects of climate change and share experiences on mitigation measures for…
Please, tax us more Mr President: Letter to the editor that was censored
The following letter was sent to a leading newspaper but was never published. It was sent straight from that dying or dead cadre of writers…
Unethical exposure: Videos and images in Meru governor’s impeachment hearing
Meru Governor Kawira Mwangaza’s recent impeachment hearing at the Senate sparked controversy when videos containing offensive and inappropriate content were played during the session. These…
Grammar check: Dangling modifiers kills clarity
By Kodi Barth You should, as a good writer, from time to time grab the book, When Words Collide, a Media Writer’s Guide to Grammar…
Kenya’s green revolution: Media takes centre stage in national tree planting
By Lucy Mwangi In a display of environmental commitment, President William Ruto, flanked by First Lady Rachel Ruto, spearheaded Kenya’s eco-friendly future on November 13,…
Curtain falls on KCPE as Raila stalwart Okanga shoots to fame
Introduction The report covers November 20 to 26, 2023. Trending topics span from former President Uhuru Kenyatta, Education CS Ezekiel Machogu to vibrant hashtags such…
Courts don’t ‘preside over’ cases, magistrates and judges do
Maina Njenga asks court to drop charges against him dropped (The Standard Digital, November 20). You got that, didn’t you? The state has now identified…