The Safety of Journalists in Crises and Emergencies
United Nations Security Council Resolution 2222 (2015) highlights the need for greater protection of journalists in conflict zones and calls on all parties to respect their status as civilians.
Having personal protective equipment (PPE) which...
Career Changing Media Council of Kenya Internship Programme for Budding Journalists
The practical skills obtained prepare the emerging professionals for careers in print, broadcast, and digital journalism.
The students and new graduates are placed in established media houses across the country, allowing them to work in...
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...
