Kenya's Media Landscape: A Success Story with Serious Structural Challenges
Leipzig: Vistas (2014), 180 pp.
Series: International Media Studies, 6
ISBN 978-3-89158-607-5
Signature commbox: 130:10-General 2014
"Kenya’s 2010 Constitution guarantees press freedom in a way the country has never previously seen. However, the concentration of media ownership and pending consensus on new media legislation are tarnishing the triumphs of Kenya’s media liberalization and development. Regulation of news content, including hate speech and political bias, as well as journalistic standards are also issues provoking discussion and sullying the image of Kenya as a role model for other East African countries. On May 21, 2014, international scholars gathered in Bonn to discuss their research under the heading “Kenya’s Media Landscape: A Success Story with Serious Structural Challenges”. This publication provides a supplement to the presentations and discussions held at the fifth annual DW Media Dialogue." (Publisher description)
Kenya's Media Landscape: Everyday Constraints and Structural Challenges / Christoph Schmidt, Janine Deselaers, 10
"Constituticide": Enacting Media Laws That May Undo Constitutional Gains in Kenya? / Henry O. Maina, 28
Community Radio in Kenya: Navigating Legislation and Economics / Rose Kimani, 46
Somewhere Between Truth and Peace: Understanding the News Coverage of Kenya's 2013 Elections / Nicholas Benequista, 68
A Critical Look at Media Monitoring in Kenya: Comparing Two Studies Monitoring the 2013 Elections / Corinne Schwegler, Christoph Spurk, 80
The Presentation of Self-Censorship as Peace Journalism in the Kenyan Media During the 2013 General Election / Victor Oluoch, John B. Ohaga, 102
Professional Identity and Ethical Standards: A Challenge to Journalism Education in the Kenyan Media Landscape / Maryann Egbujor, 126
Media Practitioners and Public Opinions on Interactive Shows in Kenya: The Case of Citizen TV's 'Power Breakfast/Cheche' / Okoth Fred Mudhai, Winnie Mitullah, 150
"Constituticide": Enacting Media Laws That May Undo Constitutional Gains in Kenya? / Henry O. Maina, 28
Community Radio in Kenya: Navigating Legislation and Economics / Rose Kimani, 46
Somewhere Between Truth and Peace: Understanding the News Coverage of Kenya's 2013 Elections / Nicholas Benequista, 68
A Critical Look at Media Monitoring in Kenya: Comparing Two Studies Monitoring the 2013 Elections / Corinne Schwegler, Christoph Spurk, 80
The Presentation of Self-Censorship as Peace Journalism in the Kenyan Media During the 2013 General Election / Victor Oluoch, John B. Ohaga, 102
Professional Identity and Ethical Standards: A Challenge to Journalism Education in the Kenyan Media Landscape / Maryann Egbujor, 126
Media Practitioners and Public Opinions on Interactive Shows in Kenya: The Case of Citizen TV's 'Power Breakfast/Cheche' / Okoth Fred Mudhai, Winnie Mitullah, 150
