Female journalists and women in leadership in Kenya are the most hit by the increased wave of fake news. The forum brought together panelists from local universities, the Media Council of Kenya and journalists to underscore effects of fake news in Kenya. “Last year, Kenya was downgraded because of the spread of fake news,” Thuo said. In the case of fake news, someone intentionally generates false information with a business or political motive.” Head of Media Development and Strategy at MCK, Victor Bwire said. Bwire reiterated the need to utilise existing laws that are there in Kenya to deal with ‘fake news’.

Source: The Star May 20, 2019 13:41 UTC