Category: journalist

  • British journalist accuses Barclaycard of anti-semitism over credit card dispute

    Martin Blackham, a UK-based radio journalist who reports on the Gaza conflict from Israel, has filed a formal complaint against Barclaycard, alleging anti-Semitic behaviour by the company’s staff. Blackham’s complaint, addressed to Barclays CEO CS Venkatakrishnan and seen by Business Matters, centres on the bank’s refusal to maintain his credit…

  • Ode to Margaretta wa Gacheru: Artistes eulogise journalist as a careers-builder, mentor

    The Kenyan arts and theatre scene raises a glass – and perhaps a paintbrush – to celebrate the life and work of Margarita wa Gacheru. Margarita’s name is synonymous with the evolution of artistic narrative in Kenya. As a writer, her pen had as much influence on the art world…

  • Veteran journalist Mutegi Njau has died

    Veteran journalist Motegi Njao has died, his family has confirmed. Njao, who last worked as a journalist at Citizen TV, where he co-presented the Breakfast and Accountability programmes, died peacefully on Thursday evening, his family said. “It is with great sadness that we inform you of the passing of our…