Journalism and democracy are conjoined twins and when they die, they are buried in same grave
Independent journalism is one of the strongest defences we have against polarisation, extremism and authoritarianism. But in many parts of the world, it simply cannot survive without support. Advertising doesn’t work in conflict zones. Subscription models don’t sustain outlets serving rural, low-income communities.
Kung’u Karumba fought for Kenya’s independence, but family lives in abject poverty
After years of silence, freedom fighter and businessman, the late Kung’u Karumba’s family has opened up with an appeal to the government to “remember” them. When we sought them out, neighbours talked about the plight of the family of the independence hero who was detained in Kapenguria together with Kenya’s...
