2023 Intake Open University of Kenya
2023 Intake Open University of Kenya

Media Review

New trends and dynamics in the media industry

Silent Killer: The Untold Mental Health Crisis Among Journalists

The pressure to meet deadlines, keep up with the fast pace of news, and stay ahead of the competition can create chronic stress. Mental health plays a critical role throughout the careers of journalists, as...

Impact of digital disruption on accreditation and media standards in Kenya

Given that the disruption has not gone full cycle, Kenyan media can either rise to the occasion or risk falling into irrelevance as the wheels of transformation continue to spin.   The bottom line is...

Children Reports in Media Must be Anchored on Ethics

For content creators, the desire to chase for clicks can sometimes blur the line between ethics and the right to inform the public on events and incidents. Re-victimisation often happens as journalists and content creators...

Is Technology Evolving Faster Than Regulations? Then, Media and Digital Literacy is the Way...

Content creation is all about developing skills to create media content responsibly and effectively, considering ethical implications and audience impact, while media effects entail understanding how media can influence opinions, behaviour, and societal norms. Technology...

EX-KTN Journalist’s Tribute to Rita Tinina

Whether it was a community leader fighting for change or a struggling artist yearning for recognition, Rita ensured their stories were heard. Local stories mattered to her, and she believed in amplifying the voices of...

Cords strengthen as Baringo Journalists Association launches

Baringo journalists have been challenged to do more in terms of covering Baringo County issues, successes, and challenges. The Association has guidance on membership and is looking forward to registering all the journalists interested from...

The rise of drone journalism 

Drone journalism involves using drones to capture video and photos from a bird's eye view. Journalists use drones as a powerful tool to cover events and get to hard-to-reach places. The future of drone journalism is...

Protecting press freedom amid rising attacks and impunity

By Velmah Achieng Statistically, about 109 journalists have faced incidences of violence and attacks in Kenya between January and November 2023. International Day to End Impunity for Crimes Against Journalists is commemorated every November 2. Low...

HEALTH: Busia journalists trained in First Aid and Safety

After the First Aid and Safety training, the Kenya Red Cross Society and the MCK fully engaged the journalists in distributing relief food to the needy. The training sensitized the journalists on their safety, considering...
With the disruption caused by the internet and technology in current era, Gen Z are becoming choosy and sensitive on the kind of content they consume. PHOTO/Freepik.

Media Dynamics: What Gen Z can and can’t consume

Over time, technology has caused unimaginable disruption for media. Just a small portion of Gen Z relies on texts and blogs. Simplicity of payment options key for ease of content buying and subscriptions. Technology has changed...