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WebWho is US journalist Rob Finnerty?
1+ day, 2+ hour ago (640+ words) The newsmax TV host is at the centre of backlash over Nairobi remarks US television journalist Rob Finnerty has drawn criticism from Kenyans after comparing Nairobi to disorderly American cities during a broadcast discussion on immigration, prompting him to apologise…...
Igad, Japan train journalists to counter misinformation ahead of elections in the region
2+ day, 23+ hour ago (453+ words) The workshop brought together journalists from mainstream and digital outlets from Kenya, South Sudan and Somalia Prof Hideaki Shinoda of the University of Tokyo conducts a training session in Machakos on October 7, 2026 The IGAD Leadership Academy has trained journalists from…...
Karobia urges African newsrooms to listen to communities in climate reporting
1+ week, 2+ day ago (629+ words) Solutions Journalism Network Africa Initiative Manager Caroline Karobia said journalists should not assume they already understand the problems facing a community. Newsrooms need to listen more closely to communities if they are to produce climate journalism that reflects the realities…...
KISIA: Harrowing tales of assault on the press
1+ mon, 1+ week ago (1348+ words) K24 journalist Catherine Wanjeri is assisted by Good Samaritans after he was shot by police during Gen Z-led demos in June 2024 /FILE Increasing attacks, threats and intimidation targeting journalists and media houses have raised fresh concerns over press freedom and the…...
Frank Whalley: The man who led the Star’s first editorial team dies at 79
1+ mon, 1+ week ago (752+ words) Maverick editor died at his Spring Valley home on Monday and was cremated hours later. Some journalists make headlines and editors who quietly, or imperiously, see to it that the people writing know precisely what they are doing. Frank Whalley,…...
‘No journalist should be threatened’: Media owners after reported Standard editor abduction
1+ mon, 1+ week ago (521+ words) The association said journalists should be able to carry out their duties without intimidation or interference. The Media Owners Association (MOA) has called for a swift, independent and transparent investigation into the reported abduction of Standard Group Associate Editor Alex…...
Editors demand accountability over reported abduction of Standard editor
1+ mon, 1+ week ago (478+ words) Editors say incident posed a serious threat to media freedom and public’s right to access information The Kenya Editors Guild President Zubeidah Kananu /HANDOUT The Kenya Editors Guild has demanded that State agencies swiftly identify and prosecute those behind the…...
Journalists trained to fight illegal slaughter of donkeys in Kitui
1+ mon, 1+ week ago (374+ words) Scribes asked to tell compelling stories on animal welfare that can influence positive change BEA Fundraising and Communication manager Cynthia Ogana, addresses journalists during a workshop on Monday /Musembi Nzengu. Kitui Caritas director of programmes Florence Ndeti during the Monday…...
Murkomen apologises to journalists injured in Homa Bay
1+ mon, 2+ week ago (427+ words) CS calls for closer coordination between police and media to protect journalists covering political events Interior CS Kipchumba Murkomen speaking during the (NCIC) roadmap to a violence-free general election 2027, dubbed 'Uchaguzi Bila Noma' on August 25, 2026 / HANDOUT Interior Cabinet Secretary Kipchumba…...
Letter to the Goon, cease and desist from attacking journalists
1+ mon, 3+ week ago (682+ words) You can outrun a journalist, Goon, but good luck outrunning technology Dear Goon, we need to have a little chat. I know you have a job. You have been contracted for a pittance to block a political rally from happening…...