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Financial literacy key to Africa's success

In Kenya, business journalism is essential in the formulation, shaping and distribution of knowledge. As policy makers constantly seek ways to make policies more relevant and effective, the business media provide a platform to stimulate dialogue between all interested parties to better inform policy formulation and implementation for disseminating critical information to all relevant stakeholders.

In Kenya, business journalism is essential in the formulation, shaping and distribution of knowledge. As policy makers constantly seek ways to make policies more relevant and effective, the business media provide a platform to stimulate dialogue between all interested parties to better inform policy formulation and implementation for disseminating critical information to all relevant stakeholders.PHOTO: COURTESY

In this way, business journalists serve as watchdogs over policymakers and decision makers. Business journalism is, therefore, one of the main shapers and influencers of national policy.

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