Kenya: MCK Criticises The Standard Over Sensational Newspaper Headlines, Dubbs It Yellow Journalism

The Standard Media Group is on the receiving end following reports of a growing trend of sensationalism and ethical lapses in its newspaper headlines and articles.

In a statement on Wednesday, March 25, the regulator, Media Council of Kenya, raised concerns over what it described as a persistent pattern of sensationalism and publication of unverified information by the media house.

MCK in particular took issue with the new outlet’s recent front-page headline titled ‘Abducted’, which alleged,…