Audio By Vocalize Journalists protested in Nairobi demanding their press freedom after following harassment and attacks. [Boniface Kendo, Standard] Last year, a television journalist covering protests in Nairobi was shot with a rubber bullet at close range, even though he was clearly identified as a member of the press. In the same period, some reporters had their personal information, home addresses, phone numbers, and family photos shared online in what appeared to be coordinated efforts to scare them. These incidents remind us why this year’s World Press Freedom Day theme, “Shaping a Future at Peace,” is so important. It invites…
Author: By David Omwoyo
Audio By Vocalize Radio Maisha studio at the Standard Media Group Headquarters along Mombasa Road in Nairobi.[File, Standard] What if the voice that woke you this morning could do more than play music or read the news? What if it could help educate a child in a remote village, deliver timely health or weather updates, and share information tailored to the real needs of your community? This is not science fiction. It is the evolving promise of radio, strengthened by the thoughtful use of new technologies such as artificial intelligence. In Kenya, millions still rely on the radio every day. Whether commuting…
Audio By Vocalize Radio Maisha studio at the Standard Media Group Headquarters along Mombasa Road in Nairobi.[File, Standard] What if the voice that woke you this morning could do more than play music or read the news? What if it could help educate a child in a remote village, deliver timely health or weather updates, and share information tailored to the real needs of your community? This is not science fiction. It is the evolving promise of radio, strengthened by the thoughtful use of new technologies such as artificial intelligence. In Kenya, millions still rely on the radio every day. Whether commuting…
Journalists covering a past event. [File, Standard] Nothing beats the power of a media ecosystem built on the foundation of effective regulation and commitment to protecting the public interest. For any media system to flourish, it must be rooted in strong ethos achieved through professionalism, best practices and constant learning from peers. Within the East African Community (EAC), the spirit of collaboration has been evident each time media stakeholders from member countries meet in Arusha, Tanzania, to share ideas and experiences. The last get-together was during the second Pan-African Media Councils’ Summit in July 2025. What usually emerges from these interactions…