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edia in Kenya is not free and independent and falls short of the globally accepted growth indicators

An average TV station requires upto Sh10 million to start and operate in Kenya.

Journalism in Kenya, just like in the rest of the world, is going through a challenging time technologically, economically and professionally.

Cases of harassment and threats to journalists are on the increase

Given that universities are potential recruitment areas and also possible targets of attacks; how prepared are our academic institutions?

It is encouraging that Inspector General of Police Joseph Boinnet has promised speedy investigations into the matter. Police officers who violate the rights of others must be held accountable.

Interesting events characterise live current affairs talk shows in radio and television stations. Serious challenges await the media this election year if what happened on March 19, 2017 on Radio Maisha and Citizen TV is anything to go by.

The attack on Siaya-based Standard journalist Isaiah Gwengi has once again brought the fore the level of exposure and vulnerability of journalists in Kenya.

That they survived death late last month by a whisker is still a puzzle to Kiprotich Chepkoit, Daniel Opondo and Joseph Kipsang, journalists with the Standard Group working in Baringo County.

The awarding of Sh26 million in damages against The Standard and ordering the defendants to publish an apology to the plaintiff and Sh20 million against the Daily Nation have significant implications on media freedoms in the country.

A number of journalists have continued to face harassment from different quarters but there has never been a conviction of a person involved in harassing journalists.

Lack of regulations on minimum environmental performance of new buildings will frustrate the country’s efforts to meet energy needs.

The last two weeks have seen increased cases of people, both journalists and other online users, being arrested and charged for the manner and contents they post online.

The regulation of media in Kenya is as problematic as in the rest of the world. But while the debate in other parts of the globe is moving towards comprehending the changing dynamics of media and journalism operations with the advent of new media formats thus realigning media regulation regimes, in Kenya, the debate seems to moving away from media self-regulation that has been working well in the professionalisation of journalism albeit with challenges, to demanding for more stringent laws, administrative control mechanisms and moral/national values arguments to justify reducing space for free media.

As Kenya joins other countries at the Conference of Parties Meeting (COP21) in Paris, it is important to relook at the implementation of the country’s green growth policy agenda.

A number of events happening this year can, if exploited, improve the country’s image and showcase its potential as a business and tourist destination.

The number of institutions offering journalism and media studies in the country has grown. This growth in the numbers could be attributed to the need for professionals in the industry, initially created by the liberation of the airwaves in 1992 and the realisation that journalism is a profession that requires specific skills.