Layoffs Loom at Capital FM and The Star As Media Houses Struggle To Survive
Radio Africa Limited, The Star newspaper owner, has also announced it'll soon be laying off journalists in response to the changing media landscape.
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Turmoil and Panic as Kenyan Newspapers Announce Staff Layoffs to Cut Costs
The move comes as major global news organizations are also cutting back on their staff. Newspapers are also reviewing their operation to attract more readers and generate revenue.
Scientist Blasts Kenyan Media for Spreading GMO Misinformation
While It might be unintentional, Kenyan Media has used images that undermines GMO science and may create a false impression that GM foods are injected with toxins that are harmful if consumed by humans.
Kenya’s High Court Orders Halt of GMO Importation and Distribution Amid Raging Debate as Scientists Fight Disinformation
High Court Ruling is the latest twist in the ongoing GMO debate. Prof. Richard Oduor of Kenyatta University said Kenyan scientists have experience with GMO and has urged embracing the science.
MUSK LIFT’S TRUMP’S TWITTER BAN ON THE EVE OF BIDEN’S 80TH BIRTHDAY
Few are surprised. Musk said he'll reinstate former President Donald Trump's Twitter Account. The decision came after a 24-hour poll responding to the question "Reinstate former President Trump" returned results favorable to Trump (51.8-48.2%). Trump announced Tuesday he's running for president again. He is currently under investigation in multiple jurisdictions. See graphic below.
YOUTH LEADERS BLAST RUTO ADMIN FOR ABANDONING THEM
The Ruto administration which has only been in power for two months is facing a barrage of criticism for not working fast enough to solve cost of living problems and for appearing to have over-promised and under delivered. The Kenya Youth Assembly also called on the people of Fafi to recall their MP who proposed extending presidential term limits. They criticized the President for failing to appoint a young person in his cabinet or administration.
FIFA WORLD CUP QATAR 2022: AFRICAN TEAMS’ PREVIEW
Five teams: Senegal, Cameroon, Ghana, Morocco and Tunisia are representing Africa in the world's biggest tournament starting on Nov 20, 2022. Senegal is off to unlucky start after striker Sadio Mane, African Player of the Year, was sidelined with a knee injury requiring surgery. Qatar 2022 is the first World Cup event held in an Arab country. And for the first time ever, all African teams are headed by local coaches.
Rampant Racism in WFP and UN Bodies According to Staff Survey
There's no public record that WFP Executive Director and Former South Carolina Governor David Beasley has addressed the racism issue that plagues a significant number of staff working at the Nobel Prize Winning organization.
WAYA CO-FOUNDER SET TO PRESENT THEIR VISION TO SEATTLE RESIDENTS
Waya is a virtual banking and money remittance company aiming to serve the immigrant population in the US founded by two Kenyans with experience in technology and banking industry.
TOXIC TRUMP COST REPUBLICANS THE 2022 MIDTERMS, BUT GOP WON’T DUMP HIM
"Hey Lyin' Ted and Sleepy Joe: meet Toxic Trump," John Podhoretz said in a New York Post OpEd after Trump-endorsed candidates such as Dr. Oz lost to Democrat John Fetterman in a race to replace a Republican senator.
