Category: Media Monitoring
Athiani FM’s morning show is informative and engaging
There is a show on Athiani FM every weekday morning at 8am referred to as “Kikalo Kya Atumia”. This show is hosted by Boniventure Mutinda,…
Behind the silence: Why radio stations avoided Africa Climate Summit
By Media Monitoring Team The Africa Climate Summit 2023 held at KICC Nairobi was a momentous event that garnered global attention, brought together world leaders,…
Plenty to investigate in Meru but here’s why no scribe dares
By Kenneth Nkonge Oh, the irony! The media should be the fearless champion of truth, but investigative journalism in Meru County remains a myth. With…
TV, radio wars in Meru County put media ethics to the test
By MCK Meru Team The media landscape in Meru County presents an intriguing scenario that highlights the delicate intersection of politics and the proliferation of…
iVerify network: We scout social media in pursuit of misinformation
Maybe you’ve been wondering what the iVerify fact-checking desk at the Media Council of Kenya does? Maybe the question you’ve been asking yourself is who…
On the hot seat: How to host informative and engaging TV show
By Janet Kipya A TV host is crucial in ensuring interviews are engaging, informative and entertaining. A skilled TV host welcomes the audience, introduces the…
Glass ceiling? Media houses should give women chance to interview big shots
Janet Kipya President William Ruto held a second roundtable on Sunday 14 with six local media houses. During the joint media interview, President Ruto discussed important…
Scribes can’t get taxman’s numbers right, KRA must set record straight
By Media Monitoring team Introduction On February 16, various newspapers carried reports about President Ruto’s administration tax plan as KRA missed revenue targets. The articles…
Should news organisations pay for verified Twitter account?
By Sofia Mohamed On February 21, Kenyans on Twitter woke up to chaos on the platform after it stripped off the blue badge from news…
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…