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- Publisher
- SAGE
- Copyright
- © 2008 Sage Publications
- ISSN
- 1940-1612
- eISSN
- 1940-1620
- DOI
- 10.1177/1940161208319409
- Publisher site
- See Article on Publisher Site
Abstract
This article analyzes the role of the media during the two months of postelection crisis in 2008 in Kenya. We discuss how people exchanged information during and after the media ban and analyze online discussions and media coverage. Particular emphasis is given to the role of the social media, such as Web 2.0 communication tools and services, which enable citizens to interact or share content online. Our analysis shows that during the crisis, the social media functioned as an alternative medium for citizen communication or participatory journalism.This experience has important implications for the process of democratization in Kenya.
Journal
The International Journal of Press/Politics – SAGE
Published: Jul 1, 2008
Keywords: Kenya; social media; weblogs; participatory journalism; citizen journalism