PARLIAMENTARY REPORTING IN KENYA: AN EVALUATION OF THE TWO LEADING NEWSPAPERS FOR THE PERIOD 2011-2021

The print media in Kenya has been covering Kenya’s Parliamentary debates for decades. Parliament, on its part, played the role of being an important news source both and electronic media. As continues to fulfil core mandate informing public about operations latter also provides a vital media, hence, leading symbiotic relationship between two institutions, with main beneficiary. This research explored factors that affect reporting Parliament parliamentarians most popular Kenyan newspapers, namely Daily Nation Standard. Firstly, it investigated determine parliamentary coverage Kenya. Secondly, established organizations reporting. Thirdly, analysed newspaper audience’s gains from reading activities. Herman Chomsky’s Propaganda Model Manufacturing Consent, Jurgen Habermas’ Public Sphere Theory were foundational theories used this study. study employed Constructivism philosophical paradigm mixed method approach through triangulation using structured questionnaires, face-to-face interviews observations . results showed MPs during period under took negative angle. concluded will always act as consumption, sphere debate is unlikely diminish any time soon. recommended similar needs be carried out investigate foregoing phenomena radio television stations. found ‘Manufacturing Consent’ by Chomsky did not feature prominently, save situations where Media uses profit-making criteria publishing Parliament. Key words: Fourth Estate, Newsworthiness, Print Media, Propaganda, CITATION: Kilonzo, O., Kiilu, T., & Githiora, B. (2022). Kenya: An evaluation newspapers 2011-2021. Strategic Journal Business Change Management, 10 (1), 80 – 95.