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CS Owalo: State to pay media houses Sh1b advertising arrears

Communication and Digital Economy CS Eliud Owalo said the government will soon offset the debts.

By Philip Mwakio 4 hrs ago

CS Owalo: State to pay media houses Sh1b advertising arrears

We'll pay you soon, CS Owalo to media houses on advert debts

We'll pay you soon, CS Owalo to media houses on advert debts

By Mate Tongola 1 day ago

Build journalists' capacity to tell SDG stories

Build journalists' capacity to tell SDG stories

By David Omwoyo 2 days ago

Why Uhuru Kenyatta is back on Twitter

Why Uhuru Kenyatta is back on Twitter

By Stephanie Wangari 4 days ago

Journalists have right to use phones as media equipment, MCK says

The Media Council of Kenya (MCK) says it recognizes smart phones used by accredited journalists as professional media equipment.

By Stephanie Wangari 5 days ago

Journalists have right to use phones as media equipment, MCK says

Senator calls for probe over alleged misuse of media council funds

Nominated Senator Gloria Orwoba wants investigations done over reports of nepotism in the recruitment of staff by the media regulator and tabling of board resolutions in regard to training.

By Edwin Nyarangi 25 days ago

Senator calls for probe over alleged misuse of media council funds

Owalo: Government will protect journalists

ICT Cabinet Secretary Eliud Owalo said Kenya Kwanza government holds dear the life of every journalist.

By Nancy Nzau and James Wanzala 1 month ago

Owalo: Government will protect journalists

ICT CS Eliud Owalo: Ruto's government will respect media freedom

ICT Cabinet Secretary Eliud Owalo says President Ruto’s administration will respect media freedom.

By George Maringa 1 month ago

ICT CS Eliud Owalo: Ruto's government will respect media freedom

Sharenting: Should I post photos of my kids online?

Babies and toddlers can’t tell you what they think about your posts.

By The Conversation 1 month ago

Sharenting: Should I post photos of my kids online?

The fourth estate crying out for urgent bailout

Indications that the traditional media industry is on its deathbed are all over. In just two months, two reputable organisations; one international and a local one, have put out notices of redundancy.

By Mike Nyagwoka 1 month ago

The fourth estate crying out for urgent bailout

The ultimate quiz for Tiktok fans

Do you think you are a TikTok guru? Test your knowledge by taking this quiz.

By Grace Njeri and Reina Kimeu 1 month ago

The ultimate quiz for Tiktok fans

Leave me alone, Rigathi Gachagua tells journalists

Deputy president Rigathi Gachagua has warned journalists against disseminating what he says is disinformation.

By Stephanie Wangari 2 months ago

Leave me alone, Rigathi Gachagua tells journalists

Journalists face threats despite freedom to access information

The threats are by state actors and non-state actors in a bid to silence journalists and dissuade them from bringing those in power to account.

By Nathan Ochunge 2 months ago

Journalists face threats despite freedom to access information

Jailing of journalists over defamation spells doom for media freedom

In this sense, criminalising defamation is a disproportionate means of protecting reputations or even defending the court's honour.

By Demas Kiprono 2 months ago

Jailing of journalists over defamation spells doom for media freedom

China on spot over media influence to portray positive light

Media reports indicate in 2016, China and Kyrgyzstan set up a new media outlet in Bishkek, and a veteran journalist with more than 30 years of experience hired to run it.

By Agency and Mwangi Maina 2 months ago

China on spot over media influence to portray positive light

What journalists in other nations can learn from Kenyan media

Unlike in previous elections, coverage was fair and more focused on the issues rather than on the personalities and on private affairs such as marital status.

By Maurice Oniang’o 2 months ago

What journalists in other nations can learn from Kenyan media

Social Media: Think before you post

Many of the most vocal people on social media have such little self-awareness that it defies comprehension.

By Muhunyo Maina 2 months ago

Social Media: Think before you post

Election 2022: How social influencers made a killing

Kilundeezy, who boasts 43,000 followers on Twitter, says he made Sh4,500 a day to push political tags. He has also worked for local and international brands and corporations.

By Bradley Sikolia 2 months ago

Election 2022: How social influencers made a killing

Welcome to KE254, capital of propaganda, spin and slander

Social media harboured the advantage that anyone with a phone and data bundles could report on anything.

By Andrew Kipkemboi 2 months ago

Welcome to KE254, capital of propaganda, spin and slander

Inside Amira's World

Utmost attention to detail was paid to the interior decor in this home. Amira transformed this space to depict her taste: a touch of class and refined elegance.

By Nailantei Kenga 3 months ago

Inside Amira's World

Social media platforms must regulate misinformation and hate speech

There has been an explosion of misinformation, disinformation and hate speech on Kenyan social media over the past two weeks coming from politicians, bloggers and their supporters.

By Demas Kiprono 3 months ago

Social media platforms must regulate misinformation and hate speech

Social media is a double-edged sword

Social Media has its own set of benefits and drawbacks, and it is almost totally dependent on how the user interacts with the platform.

By Surjit Singh Flora 3 months ago

Social media is a double-edged sword

General election has underscored importance of mainstream media

Only the mainstream media was able to soar above the fake news, misinformation and disinformation on social media to professionally cover the 2022 elections.

By Seth Oluoch Enos 3 months ago

General election has underscored importance of mainstream media

Uhuru Kenyatta to take up DR Congo conflict mediator role just like Mzee Jomo did

Incidentally, that was same role the Organisation of African Unity (OAU) now African Union (AU) assigned Mzee Jomo Kenyatta only three months after he became Prime Minister.

3 months ago

Uhuru Kenyatta to take up DR Congo conflict mediator role just like Mzee Jomo did

Seek redress in court, women groups urge aggrieved politicians

Women groups have called for peace in the wake of the just-concluded General Election.

By Melinda French Gates 3 months ago

Seek redress in court, women groups urge aggrieved politicians

Why your ad is not the talk of social media and others are

With increasing popularity, social media has become an effective tool for advertising allowing people to freely interact with others offering multiple ways for marketers to reach consumers.

By Chris Hart 3 months ago

Why your ad is not the talk of social media and others are

Kenyan media battle for audiences in the coverage of the 2022 general election

Kenya media houses sharpen their tools to maintain a cutting edge in their coverage of the 2002 election

By Kennedy Gachuhi 3 months ago

Kenyan media battle for audiences in the coverage of the 2022 general election

How love, hate defined Uhuru's relationship with media sector

Kenyatta’s frosty relationship with the press dates back to 2002 when he first contested the presidency. Creation of Government Advertising Agency has denied media houses revenue.

By David Njaaga 3 months ago

How love, hate defined Uhuru's relationship with media sector

How to access election news on The Standard Group's platforms

As Kenya’s August 9 elections fast approach, Standard Group commits to sharing with you information and news that is credible and timely.

By Winfrey Owino 3 months ago

How to access election news on The Standard Group's platforms

Apology and clarification

Apology and clarification

By Joackim Bwana 3 months ago

Apology and clarification

Don't sweep William Ruto's complaints of media bias under the carpet

This concern, coming from a presidential candidate, cannot be swept under the rag. It is a legitimate concern that actors in the media industry should address.

By Patrick Muinde 4 months ago

Don't sweep William Ruto's complaints of media bias under the carpet

Media houses urged to focus on inclusive reporting

The call was made during a high-level four-hour consultative meeting on advocacy to ensure gender-sensitive and inclusive reporting.

By Nancy Nzau 4 months ago

Media houses urged to focus on inclusive reporting

Media Council of Kenya: DP Ruto received more airtime than Raila

UDA presidential candidate William Ruto received most coverage in last two weeks, MCK data shows; he got 46pc of airtime, followed by Raila Odinga 45pc, George Wajackoyah 6pc and David Mwaure 3pc.

By George Maringa 4 months ago

Media Council of Kenya: DP Ruto received more airtime than Raila

Standard Group investments to pay off ahead of target, says CEO

Group CEO Orlando Lyomu yesterday said the business products in the television and radio segments launched in 2019 are already raking in good revenues.

By Macharia Kamau 4 months ago

Standard Group investments to pay off ahead of target, says CEO

MCK asks police to probe journalist's attack

Media Council of Kenya has since called on any party aggrieved by the work of journalists to direct the complaints to the Media Complaints Commission.

By Mate Tongola 4 months ago

MCK asks police to probe journalist's attack

DCI Twitter: Where suspects are charged, declared guilty online

With a following of 1.1 million, it's a thin line between bursting crime and charging suspects on social media court. Lawyers say there should be balance between informing and rights of a suspect

By Daniel Wesangula 5 months ago

DCI Twitter: Where suspects are charged, declared guilty online

Social media now a battleground for votes, but...

Studies by Mozilla have revealed a thriving disinformation-for-profit industry in Kenya.

By Davis Malombe 5 months ago

Social media now a battleground for votes, but...

Media coverage: Raila had 61 per cent compared to Ruto's 38 per cent

Raila Odinga enjoyed a 61.2 per cent media coverage while his competitor, Kenya Kwanza flag bearer William Ruto got 38 per cent

By Stephanie Wangari 5 months ago

Media coverage: Raila had 61 per cent compared to Ruto's 38 per cent

Social media has made my make-up business blossom

The 28-year-old has gained a following of 28,000 on the short-video sharing app TikTok where the Nakuru-based freelance make-up artist goes by the name of ShishDavis.

By Paul Kariuki 5 months ago

Social media has made my make-up business blossom

Media literacy lessons will help kids navigate internet safely

Covid-19 crisis led to increased children access to online lessons after all schools were closed for close to a year. As a result, many children were allowed free access to the internet unsupervised.

By Kariuki Waihenya 5 months ago

Media literacy lessons will help kids navigate internet safely

Journalists should strive to be fair in coverage of campaigns

Assuming that Ruto's allegations have some truth, the Fourth Estate should treat all candidates fairly.

By Michael Ndonye 5 months ago

Journalists should strive to be fair in coverage of campaigns

To blame the media for your bad day is to invite poor thinking

By and large, media remains a public good performed out of conviction to change the way things are and nothing else. And that causes great discomfort.

By Andrew Kipkemboi 5 months ago

To blame the media for your bad day is to invite poor thinking

Digital platforms can be used to poison our politics

Facebook, Twitter, Instagram and TikTok have become the online equivalent of a political marketplace, hosting the political discourse of the day across various platforms.

By Tom Mboya 5 months ago

Digital platforms can be used to poison our politics

How TikTok, other social media apps will influence our elections

TikTok is largely a millennial and generational Z app. 75 per cent of its global audience are under 34. Less than 3.4 per cent of its users, this columnist included, are older than 55.

By Irungu Houghton 5 months ago

How TikTok, other social media apps will influence our elections

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