Fake news
Bloggers to challenge constitutionality of new law
BAKE holds that several provisions of the law not only infringe on the Constitution but also international standards and statutes on freedom of...
BT Reporter3 Mins read
Journalists warned against propagating fake news
Media Council of Kenya (MCK) Chief Executive Officer David Omwoyo advised that while looking at fake news, journalists should establish who is the...
KNA1 Mins read
Media madness: Watching the watchdog
Leading TV stations and newspaper spotlighted for shoddy journalism in Media Council's inaugural issue of a weekly media monitor
JOSEPH SOSI2 Mins read
Kenyan start ups take the fight to fake news purveyors
Given the fast-paced and sophisticated nature of misinformation online in Kenya, some companies are offering targeted interventions aimed at setting the record straight
QUARTZ3 Mins read
I’m not replacing Bob Collymore, says Vodafone Ghana CEO
Yolanda Cuba says media and social media reports were 'fake news' and even wished Collymore a quick recovery.
BT Correspondent1 Mins read
Facebook to fight fake news with new button
The new feature will allow users to get context on the source of a news article with a single click without leaving Facebook...
BUSINESS TODAY1 Mins read
Fake news explosion rings alarm bells
NCIC, stakeholders accuse bloggers of spending time and resources generating false sensational articles to drive online traffic and increase revenue
BT Correspondent3 Mins read
Stern warning for media houses on elections
"There was an extremely high level of fake news in mainstream media. The truth is there are certain radio stations that need to...
THE STANDARD2 Mins read
Govt to shut down websites ahead of elections
The Communications Authority of Kenya (CAK) has called upon all media houses in the country to furnish the Authority with the names of...
KNA1 Mins read
