Third batch of "scribes" start training at Standard Media Academy

University of Kabianga Communication and Public Relations student Emmanuel Too makes a speech as students look on during Standard Media Academy official launch at Aga Khan University on August 8, 2019. [David Gichuru/Standard]

Twelve young aspiring journalists have started a nine-month practical training on media reporting at the Standard Media Academy.

The programme, which was officially launched yesterday, is a partnership between The Standard Group PLC and Aga Khan University Graduate School of Media and Communications.