Author: David Indeje

February, southern Sudan voted overwhelmingly in favor of independence from Sudan, with 99 percent of the population opting to split Africa’s biggest country in two. This was the cry, hopes and aspiration of a nation to entangle itself from chains of oppression. US President Barrak Obama had said: “Not every generation is given the chance to turn the page on the past and write a new chapter in history. Yet today – after 50 years of civil wars that have killed two million people and turned millions more into refugees – this is the opportunity before the people of southern Sudan.”…

To lift people out of poverty and ensure food security, a sustained effort is needed to develop Kenya’s agriculture and the associated infrastructure—notably roads, telecommunications, and energy—required to unleash agricultural potential. Strengthening agriculture is one of the best investments Kenya can make. A vibrant rural sector generates local demand for locally produced goods and services. This can spur sustainable non-farm employment growth in services, agro-processing, and small-scale manufacturing. This is crucial for rural employment, without which poor rural young people will be driven away from their communities in search of work in the cities. The reasons behind Kenya’s reliance on…

Agriculture is the essence of life, but it seems leaders are not getting the idea as smallholder farmers continue to experience the effects of climate change and in their own innovative ways, are rapidly adapting.  Walk-in various farms of Western Kenya farmers, many reiterate that they have witnessed unpredictable weather conditions with long spells of drought and irregular rains that have had a negative effect on their lives. “By May, our maize crops would have tussled after we had top-dressed but we are still planting or weeding for the first time. The planting season is over and we are not…

“I only have two children who are always worried when daddy is not home, they will wait until daddy arrives home,” said Daddy. *Mary* (not the real name of mummy) you should be calling me at times to find out if I have left work because you never know what might happen. You can be waiting for me to come but it might not happen,” said Daddy. “ I like a family which is cohesive, it makes us be bonded to one another, it creates that love for one another.” These are some of the many words that have kept…

The entry of private players (early 1990) brought revolutionary changes, marking the emergence of media liberalisation.  Notably, the number of programs increased. An interactive culture emerged to ultimately democratise the electronic media space that was a preserve of the political elite.  The increasing number of media outlets, especially in the broadcasting sector, and the cutthroat competition among media outlets have increased the plurality of information. Despite these positive changes, concerns have been raised regarding professionalism and the ethical conduct of those involved in the sector. This has led to most players’ utter disregard for the basic rules of reporting. Indeed,…

My friend and I during the break I was wandering in my reports concerning the media in Kenya, I was surprised to come across this 2009 media report. I felt obliged to share it with you, as a key opener to issues that were raised just after the post Election violence after the 2007 General Elections in Kenya. MEDIA ETHICS AND CONFLICT SENSITIVE REPORTING TRAINING WORKSHOP HELD AT JUMUIYA GUEST HOUSE, KISUMU FROM 5-7 NOVEMBER, 2009.The Media Council of Kenya in Partnership with German Development Service (DED) organized a training workshop for journalists working in vernacular and Community Radio Stations…