Dissertations
Self-censorship and Journalism practice in mainstream media in Kenya, James Odhiambo Okong'o
Social media and journalism: how twitter impacts news coverage in Kenya, Philip Mwaniki Njung’e
Strategies for growing audience for community radio in the digital era. The case of Arua One FM., Grace Rechue Lekuru
Television coverage of women politicians in the run-up to the 2022 general elections in Kenya, Ivey Seleon Koin
The acquisition of knowledge and practical skills by freelance media practitioners in the digital era, Loyce Achieng’ Odhiambo
The changing ecology of news: the impact of social networking sites on the production of news and the gatekeeping role of legacy media editors, Derrick Oluoch
The effects of social media on newspaper content distribution: a case study of the star newspaper, Mercy Gakii Kiunga
The evolving role of the media in elections: royal media services use of technology in the tallying process of the 2022 elections, Jamila Mohamed
The framing of digital currencies in Rwandan media: a comparative study of igihe.com and the new times., Cyuzuzo Jean de Dieu Samba
The gig economy and labour resource practices: a case study of Africa uncensored limited, John Allan Namu
The influence of cyberspace regulations on the practice of online journalism in Uganda, Patience Ndinawe
The media and public opinion in Kenya: the impact of print media coverage of the grand coalition government, Samuel Kamau
The Power of Satire: an analysis of Gado’s Cartoons in The Standard newspapers, Kenneth Kipruto Ng'etich
The practice of protocol journalism in Uganda, David Rupiny
The relevance of journalism schools in producing talent for a converged newsroom: A case of Uganda, Arthur Oyako
The viability of online niche market programming by radio stations in Uganda: an analysis of CBS FM., Samson Bill Nyatia
Towards an efficient management of fake news in the digital media era newsrooms. A case study of citizen digital, royal media services., Francis Gachuri
Transmedia journalism and financial sustainability in Uganda’s legacy media, Yonah Ahabwe Nkirirehi
Understanding the effects of twitter crisis events on brand reputation: the case of Strathmore University and KFC Kenya., Wambui Gachari
Universities as innovation hubs for television stations in Uganda., Imokola John Baptist
Upskilling and retooling regional correspondents in a changing media landscape: a case study of royal media services limited., Fayzah Wanjiru
Uses and gratifications of sensationalised content on the digital native news websites in Kenya, Lynet Igadwah
Policy Briefs
Policy paper media under pressure: The trouble with press freedom in Kenya, George Nyabuga
Reports
Islamophobia: Stoking Fear & Prejudice in the 2018 Midterms, Lawrence Pintak, Jonathan Albright, Brian J. Bowe, and Shaheen Pasha
Kenyan Media Trends and Predictions, Alex Awiti, Njoki Chege, and Hesbon Owilla
Mapping digital media: Kenya, George Nyabuga and Nancy Achieng Booker
Media consumption in an evolving digital world: millennials and digital natives’ consumption habits and implications for legacy media in Kenya, Hesbon Owilla, Clare Mogere, and Nancy Achieng Booker
Media viability in Tanzania, Aga Khan University
The state of innovation and media viability in East Africa: from indepth media house surveys, Hesbon Hansen Owilla, Rose Kimani, Ann Hollifield, Julia Wegner, Dennis Reineck, and Roland Schürhoff
The state of women in the media: Representation, coverage and framing of women in East African media, Aga Khan University, Graduate School of Media and Communications
Theses
A content analysis of the coverage of covid-19 in the first seven days, Chrystal Celestine Kerubo Onkeo Ms
An exploratory study of fake news and the 2017 presidential elections in Kenya, Anthony Kuria Wanjiru Mr
Assessing market readiness and uptake of VOD among university students in Nairobi, Joan Wetumi Njaro Ms
Breaking news stories in the age of citizen journalism: Daily Nation’s utilisation of user comments on Facebook, Agewa Waruguru Wainaina
Coverage of climate change issues in Kenyan print media: a case of Daily Nation and Standard newspapers, Esther Wanja Mungai
Digital native media: growing online audiences and challenges of monetization, Martin Wachira Njoroge
Drought and food security in Kenya: content analysis of the Nation and the Standard newspapers 2018-2019, Mark Simiyu Namaswa
Exploring the effects of digital disruption on radio revenues among urban radio stations in Kenya, Baron Khamadi Shitemi
Fact-checking in the digital era: a multi-case study of how newsrooms address disinformation during breaking news, Mary Nyambura Kulundu Ms
How the social media phenomena of publishing private and personal information about prominent public figures is influencing ethical decision making by legacy media editors, Evelyne Nyakiega Kahungu
Media's impact on cryptocurrency adoption in Africa, Aly Z. Ramji
Monetising digital content: lessons from Nation Media Group, Augustine Kipkosgei Sang
News consumption habits on social media: a study of unemployed Kenyan millennials at National Employment Authority in Kasarani sub-county, Teresia Wambui Ndonye
News media framing of femicide: an analysis of Kenyan newspapers’ reports on the killing of two women, Rose Wangui Ng'ang'a
News processes, opportunities and challenges in converged Kenyan newsrooms: a case study of Standard Group Plc, Agnes Aineah
Online audiences and gatekeeping: user comments and their influence on editorial processes in newsrooms in Kenya, Beryl Anyango Oywer
Place of solutions journalism in coverage of a crisis: examining reporting of covid-19 pandemic in Kenyan newspapers, Rebecca Mutheu Mutiso Ms
Sharing the news: the role of social media in news diffusion and audience building in media houses in Kenya, Isaac Swila
Social media and journalism: a study of Whatsapp use in newsroom convergence at Nation Media Group in Kenya, Bernard Mwinzi
The adoption of artificial intelligence in newsrooms in Kenya: a multi-case study, Peter Mwangangi Kioko
The impact of data smog on editorial processes: an assessment of journalists’ coverage of Covid-19 pandemic in Kenya, Anita Chepkoech Tesot Ms
The inclusion of medical and health experts in the coverage of Covid-19 in print media in Kenya, Sarah Okuoro
Viability of digital subscription in Uganda: an analysis of Chimpreports’ paywall, Alex Taremwa Mr
Viability of free newspapers in the Kenyan market: a case of The People Daily, Veronica Wambui Mwangi
Whatsapp in the newsroom: utilisation of WhatsApp in journalistic practices in Kenya, Valerie R.A. Koga