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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
Elements within UDA and ODM have sabotaged 10-point agenda
Opinion
By Godfrey Osotsi
3 hrs ago
Private lawyers in Sh5bn funds case spark court showdown
National
By Kamau Muthoni
3 hrs ago
High Court halts Sh11b Riruta-Lenana-Ngong railway project
National
By Nancy Gitonga
3 hrs ago
St Mary's Hospital Mumias to reopen after months of closure over SHA debt
Western
By Mary Imenza and Benard Lusigi
3 hrs ago
Lack of textbooks, pathway changes delay learning in Grade 10
Education
By Lewis Nyaundi
3 hrs ago