INSIDE THE MEDIA IN
AFRICA: INTRODUCTION TO THE SPECIAL ISSUE
Henry Makori
The media landscape in Africa is quite diverse. Campaigns for media freedom and freedom of expression have resulted in the repeal of repressive laws in some countries, but old and new challenges persist. There are interesting debates about the place of the media in the continent's development
http://www.pambazuka.org/en/category/features/88877
THE KENYAN MEDIA'S 'MOVE ON' MANTRA
Rasna Warah
Local media coverage of the 2013 Kenyan elections downplayed acts of violence and bordered on self-censorship despite the fact that social media reflected a deeply politically and ethnically divided society. The new Kenyatta government has now embarked on a charm offensive to co-opt the media
http://www.pambazuka.org/en/category/features/88864
ELECTIONS 2013: HOW THE MEDIA FAILED KENYA
Henry Makori
The media in Kenya continues to be the target of intense criticism over its coverage of the elections in March. It is thought to have shirked its watchdog role and focused on peace messages. But supporters say that was necessary, given the circumstances
http://www.pambazuka.org/en/category/features/88874
KENYA'S MEDIA BATTLES IDENTITY CRISIS
Abdullahi Boru Halakhe
By easily relinquishing a critical agenda setting role, the mainstream media in Kenya appears to have given up on its well-earned position as an accessory to the second liberation for which it paid a steep price. Today, media content is generally vacuous
http://www.pambazuka.org/en/category/features/88878
THE CHANGING FABRIC OF KENYAN SOCIETY
Aamera Jiwaji
A study of how young Kenyan women engage with Cuando Seas Mia suggests that the Mexican telenovela is not a cultural imperialist product but one that helps them redefine their identities as modern African women
http://www.pambazuka.org/en/category/features/88873
Henry Makori
The media landscape in Africa is quite diverse. Campaigns for media freedom and freedom of expression have resulted in the repeal of repressive laws in some countries, but old and new challenges persist. There are interesting debates about the place of the media in the continent's development
http://www.pambazuka.org/en/category/features/88877
THE KENYAN MEDIA'S 'MOVE ON' MANTRA
Rasna Warah
Local media coverage of the 2013 Kenyan elections downplayed acts of violence and bordered on self-censorship despite the fact that social media reflected a deeply politically and ethnically divided society. The new Kenyatta government has now embarked on a charm offensive to co-opt the media
http://www.pambazuka.org/en/category/features/88864
ELECTIONS 2013: HOW THE MEDIA FAILED KENYA
Henry Makori
The media in Kenya continues to be the target of intense criticism over its coverage of the elections in March. It is thought to have shirked its watchdog role and focused on peace messages. But supporters say that was necessary, given the circumstances
http://www.pambazuka.org/en/category/features/88874
KENYA'S MEDIA BATTLES IDENTITY CRISIS
Abdullahi Boru Halakhe
By easily relinquishing a critical agenda setting role, the mainstream media in Kenya appears to have given up on its well-earned position as an accessory to the second liberation for which it paid a steep price. Today, media content is generally vacuous
http://www.pambazuka.org/en/category/features/88878
THE CHANGING FABRIC OF KENYAN SOCIETY
Aamera Jiwaji
A study of how young Kenyan women engage with Cuando Seas Mia suggests that the Mexican telenovela is not a cultural imperialist product but one that helps them redefine their identities as modern African women
http://www.pambazuka.org/en/category/features/88873
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ReplyDeletepersonally i do not believe to media at all. almost all television channels arre corruptioned or already sold to the goverment. they just say what their bosses tell them to. if you want to see some true news> i would recomend you to check some online resouces, at least they are being paid by no one: https://tuko.co.ke/ .
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