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Mbugua Ng'anga - Media For Sale

July 03, 2025 43 minutes

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In this episode of Panel 54, investigative journalist and editor Mbugua Ng'anga joins Waweru and Nduh for a revealing conversation about the slow death of media neutrality in Africa.

As global powers like China invest heavily in newsrooms and training programs, soft power—not censorship—is reshaping what counts as news. Sponsored content is no longer the exception; it is becoming the default. T

hey unpack how journalism is being compromised by funding pressures, how state-aligned narratives slip into editorial decisions, and why many African outlets are struggling to draw the line between coverage and influence. This is a sobering look at the future of media in a world where headlines are for sale.

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