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How the Kenyan Media Is Redefining Family and Parenting

    Written by Jermaine Magethe For decades, Kenyan television has invited us into the living rooms of families that felt both familiar and fascinating. From the laughter of “papa Shirandula” to the tears in “Maria”, from the innocence of children in “Machachari” to the chaos in “Mother-in-Law”, these shows have done more than entertain […]

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Does the Media Really Speak to Tweens?

    Written by Jermaine Magethe Only a few years ago, children could watch TV and gaze in the mirror. Tweens, those between 8 and 12, had television shows tailored for them, universes where their voices rang out. Disney Channel’s Hannah Montana and Girl Meets World captured the awkwardness and wonder of early adolescence. Nickelodeon’s […]