Month: February 2024
Baba to eat omena in Addis? But what exactly is secret deal with Ruto?
Lion Place broke the biggest political exclusive so far this year. “Ruto backs Raila over Kenyatta for AU top job,” The Star reported on January…
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Somebody wrote a story in The Star for six paragraphs without anyone knowing what the writer was talking about. “Mixed reactions after Ruto appoints ex-Treasury…
NRG Radio’s Valentine poster crossed professional journalism line
By Dex Mumo NRG Radio’s recent controversial Valentine’s Day poster featuring presenter Natalie Githinji challenges the delicate balance between creativity and professionalism in the media…
Murder most foul: Did the press abandon search for Ouko killers?
This year marks the 34th anniversary of the gruesome killing of then Foreign Affairs Minister Dr Robert Ouko. According to numerous accounts, he was abducted…
Kang’ethe extradition saga and why suspect is not murderer yet
Ever since news broke of US fugitive Kevin Kinyanjui Kang’ethe, whom authorities in Massachusetts want back to face legal charges of murder, journalists especially crime…
Daily Monitor promises hot air, misleads readers
A newspaper headline is a short summary of a news report. It normally appears in large letters above the report. That, according to the Cambridge…
Embakasi gas explosion: Who slept on the job of ‘first responder’?
As the victims of Embakasi gas disaster continue to mourn their loved ones, and others count their losses, the question of who slept on the…
‘Jayden Iscariot’s betrayal of Raila sparks social media storm
Introduction In this week’s trend analysis report, we navigate the dynamic currents of digital dialogue from February 19 to February 25, 2024. From Pastor Benny…
Do you know which bills require concurrence of Senate?
The controversial Affordable Housing Bill now awaits presidential assent to become law after Members of Parliament passed it without amendments even as a section of…
Kuna digital jobs ama ni stori za jaba? The story media refuses to probe
Brian failed to hit the headlines. Kenyans have no idea what he looks like, his voice or even full name. Yet Brayo ought to be…