What is the Point of Free Speech if the Media Self-Censors?

Last week, on the Kenya Imagine website, S Abdi Sheikh wrote a cogent piece on why he no longer bothers with Kenyan newspapers. I’m forced to agree with the main thrust of his argument, which is that there is no longer no real news in the Kenyan media. Press releases are recycled virtually word for [...]

Calling All UK-Based Writers!

Kenyan scribes, sharpen your nibs and prepare your inkwells. If you have an interest in international development and some time on your hands, the Guardian newspaper would like to hear from you.
This is the second year of the paper’s International Development Journalism competition, and submissions are being solicited. If you can write an article of [...]

Why the NMG’s Electronic Editions Might Not Be a Good Move

The media group that its new e-papers prove to be a costly white elephant.

What the Hell is Going on at the ‘African Executive?’

The magazine seems to have thrown its editorial policy out of the window when it comes to the comment pages.

Media Bill: a Call for Subversion

If the Media Bill is too restricted, it ought to be subverted.