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Why media’s role is crucial to free and fair elections in any democracy
Changing political landscape has complicated the media’s role in the coverage of elections but still the mainstream news media should play the role of impartial arbiter.
By George Ogola 8 years ago
Why media’s role is crucial to free and fair elections in any democracy
Africa has a long history of fake news after years of living with non-truth
After gaining independence in the early 1960s, most African governments systematically set about decimating the private news media.
By George Ogola 8 years ago
Africa has a long history of fake news after years of living with non-truth
How African governments use advertising as a weapon against media freedom
In Kenya, it’s estimated that 30% of newspaper revenue comes from government advertising. In 2013, the government spent Ksh40 million in two weeks just to publish congratulatory messages for the new President Uhuru Kenyatta.
By George Ogola 8 years ago
How African governments use advertising as a weapon against media freedom
Unpleasant vs Greed
Cartoons
By Harry
21 mins ago
End of long wait as doctors secure pay deal
Health & Science
By Benard Orwongo
36 mins ago
Nairobi to host 2026 World Health Summit regional meeting
Health & Science
By Ryan Kerubo
51 mins ago