The role of television in conflict management in Kibera Division, Kenya
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2008-04
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Kampala International University, College of Humanities and Social Sciences
Abstract
This research was carried out in Kibera in Kampala Uganda. This research examined the
role of the media in conflict management and how to handle emergencies in their
reporting.
In handling the issue of conflict management, the media has been in the front line in
highlighting the rights and concern of those affected. This includes being impartial in
their reporting of matters so that they are not seen as favoring a certain group over others,
reporting on human rights violation, reporting on the suffering of people to put into light
their plight so that they get the necessary assistance they need.
Although the media has done a lot to avert this, it is to some extent to blame for the
situation. Therefore by disseminating conflicting messages which could have fuelled the
hatred. Therefore the media should act according its role of being the watchdog of the
society so that issues like this don't arise in the future.
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An undergraduate research project submitted to the faculty of social science in partial fulfillment of the requirement for the award of Bachelor’s Degree in Mass communication of Kampala International University
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Conflict management, Kenya