Kenya media freedom Stories
The goons pelted stones towards Gachagua's motorcade as it made its way out of JKIA, allegedly in a bid to block its entry to the CBD.
If left unchecked, online wildlife sales risk accelerating species declines, increasing the spread of zoonotic disease, and ultimately harming communi...
The rarity of terms like 'Africa' or 'African' in coverage shows a neglect of the continent’s specific needs and challenges, overlooking its growing A...
The CJ explained that online critics have used social media to spread false accusations, misleading narratives, and defamatory claims aimed at undermi...
The viral video footage shows Bella kneeling before being pulled up and punched repeatedly in the stomach, an incident that sparked widespread public...
Mwendwa had posted a series of derogatory statements about Shee’s parentage and background, prompting a two-year legal battle.
Even before she could finish, Lidigu was cut short by Duale. “Stop it there. We are not in possession of that letter. The person who wrote it has not...
This will allow users to amplify posts from others without cluttering their main feed and gives followers a clearer view of original content versus re...
IEBC CEO Marjan proposed the idea as a solution to the confusion that arose during the 2022 elections, when multiple media houses independently tallie...
Petitioners Issa Alenyi, Patrick Karani, and Paul Ngwenywo argued in court that the appointments were made before the selection panel had concluded th...
Kenya ranks among the countries with the highest reported screen time, with 20 per cent of respondents saying they spend between six and nine hours on...
YouTube had previously been exempted from the restriction, following a promise made in November last year by then-Communications Minister Michelle Row...
The revision follows a High Court ruling that nullified the previous Broadcasting Code, citing its unconstitutionality. The court ordered the Media Co...
Researchers are also concerned about the influence of big tech in Africa. Digital platforms like Google and Facebook can shape the news and informatio...
The study's authors have recommended delaying smartphone and social media access for children under 13, enhancing digital literacy education and holdi...
The stakeholders said the proposed code had undergone intensive public participation and received overwhelming support from practitioners.
The editorial praised Amina’s ability to see beyond trauma and tell a more nuanced African story — one grounded in empathy, shared experience, and cul...
Justice Diana Kavedza sitting at Kibera denied Mutinda bond and ordered that he will remain in police cells pending plea taking in the murder on July...
At the same time, Ethekon made a strong appeal to the media to support IEBC’s efforts in rebuilding public confidence in Kenya’s elections. He said th...
Omwoyo becomes the second Chairperson of the EAPC, succeeding Kajubi Mukajanga, the founding chair and former executive director of the Media Council...
The Directorate of Criminal Investigations said Maiyo was inciting violence against police officers through videos posted on his TikTok account.
CAK boss David Kem noted that digital platforms have increasingly become hotspots for sophisticated anti-competitive practices, with businesses using...
KEG President Zubeidah Kananu appealed to the government to stop intimidating media houses and allow journalists to operate freely.
According to Information, Communication and Digital Economy Cabinet Secretary William Kabogo, the proposal was developed with input from key media sta...
According to CS William Kabogo, while the protests started peacefully, they escalated in the afternoon, prompting the Communications Authority to inte...
Deepfakes, cheap fakes, and fake news are increasingly being used as easily and cheaply produced tools of deception, leaving vulnerable citizens shock...
Young people, mostly from Gen Z (born in the late 1990s to early 2010s), have grown increasingly alienated from the government as confrontations escal...
The decision is part of a broader push to streamline the visual experience for users, with Musk stating that the goal is to make adverts feel more org...
MCK CEO David Omwoyo described the directive as an “unwarranted overreach” and praised broadcasters for upholding the 2025 Code of Conduct for Media P...
The organisations said they had filed an urgent judicial review application at the High Court in Nairobi to challenge what they termed an unconstituti...
