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October 19, 2026
Print and broadcast media paint many faces of Baba, one year later
By Media Observer Team As the country marked the first anniversary of Raila Odinga’s death, the media gave extensive coverage
Handling grief with empathy: Seth Olale did well in Mama Ida interview
By Damaris Kipchumba Ahead of the first anniversary of former Prime Minister Raila Amolo Odinga’s death on October 15, Citizen
Echoes of Larry King’s 80th birthday in Machoka 50th anniversary
By Ghost Writer The recently concluded celebration of veteran radio presenter Fred Obachi Machoka’s 50th anniversary brought back memories of
Government finally catches up with netizens on what lights up social media
By Lucy Mwangi For years, Kenyans have used Sheng, sarcasm and memes to make serious points, mock authority and challenge
Emmanuel Igunza’s podcast lifts lid on trauma behind bylines
By Ghost Writer For nearly two decades, Kenyan foreign correspondent Emmanuel Igunza reported on conflict in South Sudan, Ethiopia, Sudan,
Capital FM spotlight on gender equity in Sifuna’s camp opens healthy debate
By Yasmin Sime Capital FM’s morning newspaper review segment, Beyond the Headlines, hosted by Chiko Lawi and Laban Wanambisi on
Kamba TV should give listeners seat at table, not just chance to listen
By Maureen Mutisya Ahead of the 2027 General Election, vernacular media are increasingly becoming platforms for political aspirants seeking to
Hawking knives and pangas in traffic? Good story hiding in plain sight
By Ghost Writer You’re stuck in Nairobi’s rush-hour traffic on Uhuru Highway, behind Parliament. Hawkers weave between matatus, bodas and
Lessons from NTV’s coverage of Ivy Anyango murder
By Janet Kipya Reporting on murder is one of the most sensitive responsibilities in journalism. For the media, such stories