Author: David Indeje

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…

Today, radio has been one of the fastest growing forms of media, outpacing other traditional media. They have become a dominant source of definitions and images of social reality for individuals. But also collectively for groups and societies; we now have very many radio stations in Kenya. The entry of private players, early 1990, brought revolutionary changes.  This was the emergence of the media liberalization. Notably, the change of programs increased. An interactive culture emerged to completely democratize the electronic media space that was hitherto a preserve of the political elite. The increasing number of media outlets especially the broadcasting…

“Over and over again, connecting people with one another is what lasts online. Some folks thought it was about technology, but it’s not.” Seth Godin Universally high levels of youth unemployment and the rising costs associated with higher education often compel young people to limit their leisure pursuits to career exploration and preparation activities that facilitate the transition from school to work. This trend helps explain the sustained decline in memberships in sports associations and other organized forms of leisure activity.In national efforts to include youth in decision-making, consideration must be given to the changes occurring in the political attitudes…