All keen observers would notice a systematic but sustained squeezing of the media space in Kenya. As the globe marks World Press Freedom Day today, Kenyans have a moment to reflect on how to get their media to serve them better, and to zap the forces of darkness so keen to turn off media lights. Away from the notice of many, the media in Kenya is dealing with integral challenges as it fights to serve and grow public trust. It should worry us that, somehow, public memories of past heroes and past liberties are fading each year. A rest that then denies some media houses badly needed revenue to keep their newsrooms up.

Source: The Star May 02, 2021 21:11 UTC