By Zubeidah Kananu, President – Kenya Editors’ Guild
Dear Colleagues and Friends,
This July, as we reflect on the state of our media and society, one truth stands out clearly: the heart of journalism remains the people we serve. Whether we are covering governance, elections, or development, our responsibility is to ensure that stories are not just told, but told with dignity, accuracy, and purpose.
Recent conversations in our sector – from the UNDP Communications Forum to debates on Kiswahili and technology, and from governance retreats to global discussions on artificial intelligence – all point us toward the same lesson. Journalism must evolve, but it must never lose its soul.
As Kenya edges closer to another election cycle, the demands on editors and reporters grow heavier. We are called to safeguard truth, confront misinformation, and amplify voices often pushed to the margins. Technology, especially artificial intelligence, presents both a challenge and an opportunity. It can help us fact-check and expand reach, but it must never replace the ethical judgement and human connection that define our craft.
At the Guild, we remain committed to strengthening professionalism, unity, and accountability within the media. We will continue building partnerships, hosting open dialogues, and supporting our members to navigate change with courage and clarity.
Together, let us put people first in our storytelling. Let us guard trust as our most valuable asset. And let us embrace innovation without surrendering the values that make journalism a public good.
Warm regards,
Zubeidah Kananu
President, Kenya Editors’ Guild
