After NMG allegedly suspended Denis Galava, the Managing Editor for Special Projects, Kenyans on Twitter seem to be perturbed by the move.The Editor-in-chief, however, took time to explain that Galava had neither been suspended nor fired. He was “asked to take some time off” to give time for a review of a controversial piece he authored against the government.
“A full-length editorial, a Page One commentary or an editorial expressing particularly strong views must first be discussed by senior editors in conference as well as with the Editor-in-Chief to prepare the leadership of the company to deal with the consequences, if any, of that publication,” Tom Mshindi, the Editor-in-Chief explained in a statement yesterday.
Hilarious! According To Kenyans On Twitter Here Are #ThingsElNinoShouldDrown
“The lack of consultation where one writer takes a strong position on such an important issue single-handedly without broad discussion and consultation is a significant departure from established procedure.” Mshindi added.
Kenyans on Twitter have now gone ranting about the happening, most of them saying that they will stop reading the paper. Here are some of the reactions:
We are not a serious nation.. Our media is an embarrassment time to boycott the stations.
— JDidda (@JDidda) January 3, 2016
I expected Cofek with this knowledge to start a hash tag #boycottnationmedia https://t.co/ZMvksXhbBO
— Ibrahim Ahmed (@Ibrahimjohnny) January 7, 2016
Why are guys suggesting that we boycott Nation Media? What have they done this time round? @wamtosh94
— Jüst Å Fëllå (@Muthoga_Jay) January 8, 2016
Was anybody under illusion that our media are independent, impartial and objective?#BoycottNationMedia
— elly akoko (@604fbdd1e11b4c8) January 8, 2016
#BoycottNationMedia https://t.co/q1lcIN59fB
— Almighty Nyakalaga (@rayolla) January 8, 2016
Kidogo Kidogo after #BoycottNationMedia Group utasikia Boycott Ugali
— #BarasaFor2017 (@BarasaJoseph) January 8, 2016
Hawa watu wanataka Boycott Nation Media Group by faith? #FaithFriday @Ma3Route
— Social Media +254 (@SocialMedia254) January 8, 2016
RT Trending_Africa: This is the most irresponsible journalism ever so callous,terrorist-like NationMediaGrp dailynation #BoycottNationMedia…
— victor254news (@victor254news) January 8, 2016
#boycottnationmedia.its so satanic to keep sacking our best luhya journalist just coz u r protecting the interest of afew ruling tribes
— Erick Olwenyo Atitwa (@AtitwaGmail) January 8, 2016
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