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Parliament debate on pesticides positive step, act now

The recent parliamentary debate calling for a ban on highly hazardous pesticides is another significant step in Kenya's fight for food safety and public health.

By 4 months ago

Parliament debate on pesticides positive step, act now

Opinion: Threats to Kenyan media perilous to constitutionalism, democracy

Opinion: Threats to Kenyan media perilous to constitutionalism, democracy

By George Nyabuga 7 years ago

Are media in Kenya facing a crisis of trust?

Are media in Kenya facing a crisis of trust?

By George Nyabuga 7 years ago

Boycott of presidential debates not good for democracy, accountability

Boycott of presidential debates not good for democracy, accountability

By George Nyabuga 7 years ago

Persecution of scribes a threat to democracy

The capacity of journalists to effectively play their watchdog role is predicated upon their ability to investigate issues and report them without fear of intimidation, harassment, arrest, persecution or prosecution.

By George Nyabuga 7 years ago

Persecution of scribes a threat to democracy

Media ought to play a more effective watchdog

The wretched of the earth deserve better and the media can play a greater role by highlighting their issues, covering their misery and putting pressure on the authorities to do better.

By George Nyabuga 7 years ago

Media ought to play a more effective watchdog

To promote inclusivity, media must be gender-sensitive

It is important for the media to play a leading role in promoting a fair, and inclusive society where nobody is discriminated against and/or ignored.

By George Nyabuga 7 years ago

To promote inclusivity, media must be gender-sensitive

Are presidential debates necessary?

The moderators should have the courage to call the bluff of candidates unable to articulate issues concisely, clearly and persuasively

By George Nyabuga 7 years ago

Are presidential debates necessary?

Media should not be fooled by those seeking elective posts

Should we judge people based on their media preparedness and can such preparedness and priming help us make sense of their values?

By George Nyabuga 7 years ago

Media should not be fooled by those seeking elective posts

Media must educate us about political office

In a country replete and, unfortunately, obsessed with politics, it is important for the media to offer information, analyses and understanding of people running for political offices.

By George Nyabuga 7 years ago

Media must educate us about political office

Celebrating the media in a difficult political environment

The World Press Freedom Day on May 3 should give us an opportunity to reflect on the challenges facing the media as well as celebrate the role of journalism

By George Nyabuga 7 years ago

Celebrating the media in a difficult political environment

There is urgent need to deal with corruption in the media

However, as we approach the elections, and given the intense competition for media space, there is wont to be increased accusations of corruption in the media.

By George Nyabuga 7 years ago

There is urgent need to deal with corruption in the media

Journalism in age of obscenity

The story failed the ethical journalism test because it showed the faces and thus revealed the identity of the victims who claimed they had been forced into the sexual acts for survival

By George Nyabuga 7 years ago

Journalism in age of obscenity

TV stations should rethink use of opinion polls or ask better questions

One of the most popular ways of encouraging viewer participation in Kenya is through opinion poll question asked in main news bulletins across all television stations

By George Nyabuga 7 years ago

TV stations should rethink use of opinion polls or ask better questions

TV stations should rethink the use of opinion polls or ask more meaningful questions

Interactive television is now a common feature in Kenya.

By George Nyabuga 7 years ago

TV stations should rethink the use of opinion polls or ask more meaningful questions

When gate-keepers fail, their media houses lose credibility

The major difference between online and offline media is that the former is interactive and thus attractive to (inter)active audiences keen to comment on or participate in conversations about content.

By George Nyabuga 7 years ago

When gate-keepers fail, their media houses lose credibility

Why choice of topics and guests is a tricky affair for TV hosts

The period leading to the August 8 General Election is likely to be interesting and problematic.

By George Nyabuga 7 years ago

Why choice of topics and guests is a tricky affair for TV hosts

From Diana to Odingas, the big dilemma while covering public figures

It is often said that there is a thin line between the private and public lives of politicians and their families. This is especially critical in the media where elite people in society are wont to make news.

By George Nyabuga 7 years ago

From Diana to Odingas, the big dilemma while covering public figures

Sensational online platforms put top newspaper brands at risk

Media houses in Kenya are grappling with multiple challenges, some of which have serious consequences on journalism and the values that underpin it.

By George Nyabuga 7 years ago

Sensational online platforms put top newspaper brands at risk

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