Freedom of Expression: Sudan, Tanzania make macabre list of 128 journalists killed in the world as China named world’s top jailer
The updated list documents 17 additional cases confirmed after December 10, underscoring a particularly deadly year for journalism and the continued prevalence of impunity. The Federation had released a preliminary list on December 9, reporting 111 killings, including one accidental death.
A walk in the night: Day Kenya’s Secret Service chief Michal Gichangi asked me tell Raila to accept 2013 election loss
“I did not believe I had played an important role in Kibaki being forced to share power with Raila, until Raila told me Cabinet Secretary Muthaura had given government appointments to all his officers including their nemesis Miguna. But Salim will never get one.”
Editors renew calls for journalist protection, reforms in tandem with rapid technological growth
The forum cited recent incidents during which more than 20 journalists were injured while covering protests, with some deliberately targeted. Cases such as that of Catherine Njeri, who was shot while on duty and the unresolved disappearance of journalist Eric Isina were highlighted.
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.
Vibrancy amid chaos: Kenya women journalists’ organisation picks new office, retains financial soundness
AMWIK Executive Director Queenter Mbori presented the association’s 2024 achievements, describing it as a year of both tremendous challenges and ground-breaking impact. Mbori said the organisation made significant strides in journalists’ safety advocacy following brutal attacks on media professionals during anti-Finance Bill protests.
Transition: Vendor shot by police in Kenyan capital dies after weeks in cabbage state
The Kenyan man who was shot at close range by a police officer during recent protests over a blogger’s death in custody has died, his family announced on Monday evening. Family spokesperson Emily Wanjira said Boniface Kariuki died on Monday afternoon, a day after doctors at the national referral hospital...
From comparing Trump to Adolf Hitler, JD Vance to become Republicans’ his loudest ‘Trumpet’
Vance, a graduate of Yale Law School and a former venture capitalist, is now well positioned to help mould Trump’s often scattershot vision into something coherent for the future, he said.
