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A peace journalism approach to understanding the role of the media in the land disputes in Kenya

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  • Owade J. ADONGO
  • Ayodeji O. AWOBAMISE
  • Ogbonna CHIDIEBERE

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This study adopts a peace journalism framework to analyze how media coverage influences land disputes in Kenya. It explores the role of journalists in conflict resolution and the potential of media to promote peace through responsible reporting.

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  • Owade J. ADONGO & Ayodeji O. AWOBAMISE & Ogbonna CHIDIEBERE, 2018. "A peace journalism approach to understanding the role of the media in the land disputes in Kenya," Journal of Social and Administrative Sciences, EconSciences Journals, vol. 5(2), pages 170-180, June.
    • Handle: RePEc:cvv:journ4:v:5:y:2018:i:2:p:170-180
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    • D74 - Microeconomics - - Analysis of Collective Decision-Making - - - Conflict; Conflict Resolution; Alliances; Revolutions
    • L82 - Industrial Organization - - Industry Studies: Services - - - Entertainment; Media
    • N47 - Economic History - - Government, War, Law, International Relations, and Regulation - - - Africa; Oceania

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