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Why media’s role is crucial to free and fair elections in any democracy
Changing political landscape has complicated the media’s role in the coverage of elections but still the mainstream news media should play the role of impartial arbiter.
By George Ogola 8 years ago
Why media’s role is crucial to free and fair elections in any democracy
Africa has a long history of fake news after years of living with non-truth
After gaining independence in the early 1960s, most African governments systematically set about decimating the private news media.
By George Ogola 8 years ago
Africa has a long history of fake news after years of living with non-truth
How African governments use advertising as a weapon against media freedom
In Kenya, it’s estimated that 30% of newspaper revenue comes from government advertising. In 2013, the government spent Ksh40 million in two weeks just to publish congratulatory messages for the new President Uhuru Kenyatta.
By George Ogola 8 years ago
How African governments use advertising as a weapon against media freedom
Injectable PrEP: New relief in preventing HIV infections
Health & Science
By Mercy Kahenda
58 mins ago
Faith Odhiambo: Two years of bold leadership at LSK
National
By Nancy Gitonga
58 mins ago
Money and mystery: How Oketch Salah has burst ODM's political turf
Politics
By Harold Odhiambo
58 mins ago
No one seems to know Salah but his shadow looms large in ODM
Politics
By David Odongo
58 mins ago
A 'good' dictator is appealing but cost is too high
Opinion
By Wanja Maina
58 mins ago