Media create economic stability by holding governments accountable

Journalists during a past presser. [Jonah Onyango, Standard]

As Ukrainians battle and die for democracy, Russia is busy arresting its own citizens who are protesting the war and threatening prison for journalists who report the truth. Journalism is a perilous occupation in Russia today.

If you can imagine how the media can challenge and expose even the richest and most powerful in the world, one might wonder, why put up with free press. And why not embrace government-controlled media.