In a full page paid advertisement in the Sunday Standard, Minister for State in the Office of the President (in charge of provincial administration and internal security), John Michuki appealed to the media to tone down their arrogant, sensational reporting of this government and the country. He writes that media is serving their own interests, and that the Standard is the worst offender. He also notes that even such interactive media like call in talk shows (radio & television) and internet blogger forums are increasingly being abused - some of them are full of content that is unmistakably hate oriented.
Separately: The Artur Commission which will begin public hearing this week has an e-mail address arturcommission@kenya.go.ke
