Abstract

ABSTRACTThis was a national survey conducted in 2012–2013 that examined the prevalence of corruption in journalism practice in Kenya. Findings show that a majority of respondents believe that corruption is rife in Kenyan media. Nearly 46% of Kenyan journalists learned the art of corruption through the source–journalist relationship, followed by the legacy inherited from older generations. Cash money is the most common form of corruption—and politicians are the top bribe-givers to local journalists, followed by businesspeople. More than 77% of Kenyan journalists say corruption in the local media compromises objective journalism.