Kibaki signs the “Media” bill, Media continues to play war.

January 5th, 2009 by Neema | 2 Comments

I’ve just tried to watch the 9pm news tonight and mostly failed, the first twenty minutes went to the media bill, choreographed a little with an interview type session within the news talking about how draconian and evil the Kenya Communications (Amendment) Bill 2008 is. The guy being interviewed (will try to check who the [...]


On the Record Dec 18 2008: Kathleen Openda’s Ugly with Minister Phogisio’s calm.

December 19th, 2008 by Neema | 3 Comments

There was nothing professional about Kathleen Openda tonight; she was hosting “On The Record” – an NTV debate type of show. Her guests were Information Minister Phogisio, David Makali, the Chair of the Media Industry Committee and Former Kabete MP Paul Muite, I’m not sure what his angle is, but he’s been quite outspoken this [...]


Dear Diary: Dec 15. Re: NTV News at 9

December 15th, 2008 by Neema | 3 Comments

Dear Diary, It’s 10 minutes into the news tonight, we’re still talking about the Media BIll. Oh, now they’re talking about the Nairobi Metro 2030. Apparently Kibaki and Raila were walking through town, launching the plan. Interesting. Gosh darn, it was too good to be true. We’re back on the media bill. hm. Another angle; [...]