Mass Media in Kenya: Systems and Practice

Abstract

The book provides a candid and detailed analysis of hte history, development and status of the media sector in Kenya. Using a systems approach, the author focuses on critical and current debates on the status of working conditions of journalists and media training institutions, the state of investigative journalism, media institutional frameworks and media civil society in Kenya. Additionally, it discusses the role of media owners within the larger debate on the contribution of media to good governance and social transformation in the country. It proposes models for supporting media in Kenya.