Author: David Indeje

The entry of private players (early 1990) brought revolutionary changes. This was the emergence of the media liberalization. Notably, the change of programs increased. An interactive culture emerged to completely democratize the electronic media space that was hitherto a preserve of the political elite. The increasing number of media outlets especially in the broadcasting sector as well as the cutthroat competition among media outlets, has increased plurality of information. Despite these positive changes, concerns have been raised regarding the level of professionalism and the ethical conduct of those involved in the sector. This has led to the utter disregard of…

My friend and I during the break I was wandering in my reports concerning the media in Kenya, I was surprised to come across this 2009 media report. I felt obliged to share it with you, as a key opener to issues that were raised just after the post Election violence after the 2007 General Elections in Kenya. MEDIA ETHICS AND CONFLICT SENSITIVE REPORTING TRAINING WORKSHOP HELD AT JUMUIYA GUEST HOUSE, KISUMU FROM 5-7 NOVEMBER, 2009.The Media Council of Kenya in Partnership with German Development Service (DED) organized a training workshop for journalists working in vernacular and Community Radio Stations…

Today, radio has been one of the fastest growing forms of media, outpacing other traditional media. They have become a dominant source of definitions and images of social reality for individuals. But also collectively for groups and societies; we now have very many radio stations in Kenya. The entry of private players, early 1990, brought revolutionary changes.  This was the emergence of the media liberalization. Notably, the change of programs increased. An interactive culture emerged to completely democratize the electronic media space that was hitherto a preserve of the political elite. The increasing number of media outlets especially the broadcasting…

“Over and over again, connecting people with one another is what lasts online. Some folks thought it was about technology, but it’s not.” Seth Godin Universally high levels of youth unemployment and the rising costs associated with higher education often compel young people to limit their leisure pursuits to career exploration and preparation activities that facilitate the transition from school to work. This trend helps explain the sustained decline in memberships in sports associations and other organized forms of leisure activity.In national efforts to include youth in decision-making, consideration must be given to the changes occurring in the political attitudes…

Culture is a system of shared beliefs, values, customs, behaviours and rituals that members of a society use to cope with another (the total way of life of a people). Moreover, communication cannot be over-estimated for human life, for without communication no society can exist, much less develop and survive. In this case, communication is the systematic process in which people create shared meanings. The meaning is created and shared by groups of people through participation that forms the context of common interpretations. Communication gives expression to culture while the latter serves as the basis and that which gives meaning…

A call on the government to put a “clean and secure environment” on the forefront, even as it trudges towards the country’s development road map, the Kenya Vision 2030. This is after the parliament approved a motion calling on the government to develop emission standards, curb pollution and combat climate change is really commendable. The approval is long overdue because many communities have felt the consequences that are being caused by climate change as a result of not conserving our resources, poor crop yields, and delays in rains and erratic weather patterns. These have made them to become conscious of…