About the Free & Fair Media Program
The Internews Free and Fair Media (FFM) program recognises the tacit role the media played in the build up to the 2007 election violence. The Free and Fair media programme seeks to promote a journalism culture that is keen on entrenching democratic and responsible elections; a journalism that caters for the voters' needs and expectations.
Started in August 2011, the intensive training program benefits all players in the media industry. Reporters, producers and editors delve into understanding election laws, analyzing results, packaging informed and comprehensive coverage, and following up on the implementation of the Constitution. A mentoring relationship is established with all trainees, ensuring guidance about pertinent issues related to the electoral process and to the Kenyan people.
Partners
Efforts are focused on 15 mainstream print, television and radio outlets which have the widest audience and influence in Kenya. Partnerships also include key state institutions such as the electoral commission, the National Cohesion and Integration Commission (NCIC) and the Ministry of Information. The Media Council of Kenya (MCK) represents another key partner with regards to self regulation of election coverage.
Activities
Internews has designed the following media and election training activities:
Media Resource Centres
Journalists in this project will have continual access to the Internews Media Resource Centres (MRCs) in Nairobi and Eldoret.
The MRCs offer the following:
- Reliable internet access
- Studio and editing facilities
- Field equipment; Cameras, recorders etc
- Ad-hoc personal support on story production, writing and generation of ideas.
Caleb Atemi
Boni Odinga
Jacqueline Atieno
All workshops are followed by;