Kenya: U.S. Envoy Urges Kenyan Media to Uphold Ethics, Transparency to Protect Public Trust

Kenya: U.S. Envoy Urges Kenyan Media to Uphold Ethics, Transparency to Protect Public Trust

Nairobi -- The United States has called on Kenyan media to strengthen ethical standards and transparency, warning that undisclosed external influence risks eroding public trust in journalism.

US envoy urges Kenyan media to uphold ethics, transparency to protect public trust

NAIROBI, Kenya May 5 – The United States has called on Kenyan media to strengthen ethical standards and transparency, warning that undisclosed external influence risks eroding public trust in journalism. Speaking at the University of Nairobi on Wednesday, U.S. Chief of Mission Susan Burns said a free and independent press remains central to democracy, but must be anchored on credibility and accountability. Burns, who is serving as acting U.S. am…