The annual event, which is being marked on Thursday, offers media practitioners an opportunity to evaluate their work and celebrate achievements while taking note of existing challenges with a view to addressing them. However, the day comes against the backdrop of low moments for the media in Kenya and other countries. DEPRESSING PERIODThe local media are just emerging from a depressing period characterised by intimidation, harassment, physical attacks and sabotage. Journalists and media houses have been targeted in attacks linked to last year’s elections. RANKED 96TH GLOBALLYLittle wonder, therefore, that Kenya has been ranked 96th globally in the media freedom index compiled by Reporters Without Borders.

Source: Daily Nation May 02, 2018 19:30 UTC