one way or the other, the work of journalists has been taken over by 

number one;

• content creators
• people who write vlogs
• people who do YouTubetubes

And number two;

• comedians in Kenya

 Most of the popular journalists, in quotes, that is, people who
work in these big media stations, the likes of Churchill and Eric Omondi.

Those are comedians, and you are there, you are saying you
Want to go and do journalism, please don’t.

Because we are saying that journalism, the traditional journalism as a field, as an
industry is actually on a decline and very soon, because of the advent of
streaming services like Netflix and Showmax, I think journalism as we know it
is not going to be there.

I actually don’t think there’s going to be a future for traditional TV stations,

Traditional radio stations and the like. Traditional newspapers, I think they 

are going out.  That is The Reality of Journalism Careers in Kenya today.

If you are serious about succeeding in life and you are passionate, saying that 

you want to go and do journalism is a wrong choice. So what should you do instead? 

I have three best courses in Kenya, both at the diploma and at the degree level, 

that I think could give you better career prospects than journalism.

The first course that you should do instead of journalism courses in Kenya is;

1. PR and communications

Yeah, we are talking about a course that will teach you how to
handle corporate PR. It may not be the most in-demand course 

to speak the truth because many organizations will not hire
a lot of PR officers. But again, it opens up so many opportunities for you
in the communication field. You could work not just as a PR officer but also in
marketing departments as a media officer for some of these organizations.

If you can pair this with a bit of digital marketing skills, then I think you will 

have opened for yourself a lot of opportunities both in the corporate world and

also in the digital communications field. So it’s actually better than journalism by
far because those institutions offering this one and they are knowledgeable in 

what they are doing. They have integrated inside their programs a lot of the digital

way of doing PR and communication. So it’s a better option.

 Another, and this is my favorite. This is always one of my all-time favorites.

2. Sales and marketing

So you feel apprehensive about PR because we are saying

organizations don’t need so many PR professionals. You could just do sales
and marketing. This can take you to so many careers in marketing and sales.

There is no single business that doesn’t need a marketer. There’s no single
business that doesn’t need a salesperson. So the last people to lack
jobs in this world, in my opinion, will be sales and marketing people. Think about it. 

So if there are sure bet marketable courses in Kenya out there, and you are that guy 

who feels that I like being in front-facing careers, that is, careers that face the public directly.

With the public directly, I mean sales and marketing can be a sure bet.

Don’t risk doing journalism degree kenya when it’s actually going out.

 You can see that even media Companies like Standard are not able to face salaries, not forgetting that many of them have fired a lot of journalists, and others are doing so. This is actually happening. Please consider doing sales and marketing.

There’s another one. I have selected the best degree courses kenya

for you because I believe people who want to do mass communication courses in kenya

are people who like;

• Dealing with the public.
• They passed languages
• They have also passed a bit of History

3. law

law can also be an option, and LLB, and of course, go and 

pass the diploma in law at the Kenya School of Law. Very, very important. And
you get admitted into the bar or the bench. That is, you can either become a
judge or work from their side being a lawyer.

I think lawyers will always have opportunities. Yeah. People are cutting deals.

People need to be represented in courts. I mean, lawyers make some quick money. You walk into an advocate office. You draft an agreement.

Maybe two people are buying a lad. One is a Seller one is a buyer.

Just like that, the lawyer pockets Ksh 10,000. So this is one of the best ones.

Yeah, I know it’s there, but a strategic person doing this
One, I think they have a lot of opportunities, at least in the next 10
years it will remain very, very relevant. You can also do;

4. Political Science

It doesn’t have very clear roles apart from working as a;

• political advisor
• Sometimes you can work as a diplomat
• Some of them can get opportunities in International relations with political
  Science.

 Especially if you think that you could make a politician. Those guys have money. Those
guys, I think they live a fancy life, especially those who are strategic. So
doing journalism, you can do this, get a way of working with the upcoming politicians.

At some point, there are so many of them around. And then grow. Hang on to them, and eventually you could get those seats yourself; if not, you could work in parliament, 

you could work in the Ministry of Foreign Affairs. I think there are quite a number of
opportunities, and  I don’t think that this is a flooded course per se. 

Instead of doing journalism, personally, I wouldn’t find political science being
a bad one. Don’t do journalism, guys don’t do journalism, you will cry with your own two
Eyes. Others are  running away, and you are trying to go there, and it doesn’t make sense.

 Of course, you can also consider doing digital journalism, but I don’t find it
making a lot of sense because anybody with a smartphone, even me, can become a

reporter. So I don’t know where you’re going to sell your news

these days, for you to start out and make enough money. Yeah, digital is
better than traditional journalism. But I still don’t think that it makes sense
because there’s nothing to distinguish you from somebody like me who hasn’t done it. 

But they have a smartphone. It’s just a matter of recording, opening a
Facebook page, maybe posting my videos there on TikTok or Instagram.

I think now you know The Reality of Journalism Careers in Kenya Today.

So make the right decision today and avoid future issues when finding jobs.

 
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Studying journalism opens many doors and gives you an opportunity to excel in a whole range of careers in TV, radio, print media, online journalism, advertising, etc.

The key skills required in the field include creativity, communication, writing, as well, as research skills.

To get you started, below we briefly introduce you to the best journalism courses in Kenya and the best institutions to study for journalism and mass communication in the country.

Journalism courses in Kenya – details, requirements, and where to study

1.     Certificate in journalism in Kenya

This is an entry mass communication course and you only require to have scored at least a mean grade of D plain to qualify (plus a D in Kiswahili/English).

That said, there are colleges that ask for a mean grade of D+ and a similar grade in Kiswahili/English.

For the most part, the course takes between two trimesters (6 months) to 1 year and you can study in institutions such as Zetech University,   NIBS, KIMC, East African School of media studies, and East Africa school of journalism, and many more.

I should add that KIMC (Kenya Institute of mass communication) offers a Certificate in Broadcast Journalism though you require a Mean Grade of C- and a C- in Kiswahili, English, and any other two subjects.

Other certificate courses:

·         Certificate in Film/Video Programs Production

Note: A KCSE Mean Grade of C- and a C- in English & Kiswahili and C- in any other two subjects is required for Film/Video Programs Production.

Lastly, those who are interested in working as professionals in areas such as coding news websites, developing news apps, and the like can take a Certificate in Media Technology course at KIMC.

You will need of Mean Grade of C- plus a C- in English & Kiswahili. You also need a mean grade of D plain in Mathematics together with a C- in any other two subjects.

Other colleges that offer mass communication and media studies that you can check out include Mohammed Amin Foundation, Andrew Crawford Media Training School, etc.

Diploma Journalism courses in Kenya

A great deal of journalism jobs in Kenya need at least a Diploma qualification and it’s advisable to consider taking a Diploma programme after graduating with a certificate (for those who started at the certificate).

Keep in mind that a Diploma takes about 2 years on average.

Popular Diploma Programmes

1.      Courses specializing in Information Training

Diploma in Journalism– The course covers professional training in researching, writing, and editing news for magazines, newspapers and broadcasting news for TV and radio.

Diploma in Broadcast Journalism– The course teaches students skills in areas such as gathering and communicating news stories and other types of stories to radio and television audiences.

Diploma in journalism and media studies– this covers journalism units  such as Broadcast Journalism, Sub-editing, Newspaper Reporting, Freelance and Feature Writing, and Media Law plus Ethics

2.      TV/Radio Programme Production Courses

• Diploma in TV Programmes Production– this prepares learners for a career as reflective practitioners in the film and TV industries or for self-employment in media arts.
• Diploma in Radio Programmes Production– here you specialize in radio and you’ll be trained in Audio production, Writing for radio, Radio broadcasting, Public speaking, and even Radio station management among others.

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3.      Film/Video Production training

Here the training covers the fundamentals of writing scripts, directing, producing, sound recording, cinematography, editing, besides the various business aspects of film & video industry.

The specializations on offer are:

• Diploma in Film/Video Programmes Production-Production & Directing option)
• Diploma in Film/Video Programmes Production-Editing option)
• Diploma in Film/Video Programmes Production-Camera option)
• Diploma in Film/Video Programmes Production-Sound option)

Minimum entry Requirements for Diploma Programmes

General Admission Requirements

KCSE Mean Grade: C plain

Additional requirements: C plain in English & Kiswahili plus any other two subjects

Alternative entry requirements:
A Relevant Certificate course from a recognized college.

You may be additionally required to have at least one years’ experience in media.

Admission Requirements for Film/Video Production Course

KCSE Mean Grade: C plain

Additional requirements: C (plain) in English language and C- in Kiswahili. You also need to have a D+ in Mathematics/Physics

Don’t forget that you’re required to have taken Computer Studies at the KCSE to be admitted into the Animation & Graphic Design course.

Media Engineering Training

Diploma in Media Technology-This diploma is designed for students wishing to build a career in the design and development of media technologies, including programming websites and mobile apps, editing digital videos, and managing all kinds of digital projects.

Admission Requirements for the Diploma in Media Technology programme
KCSE Mean Grade: Mean Grade C-

Additional requirements: C- in English, Mathematics, and Physics or Physical Sciences

Degree in mass communication

If you’re qualified to take journalism at the degree level- a minimum of C+ is required- we suggest that you check out any of the leading universities offering journalism in Kenya.

These include:

• Daystar University
• Multimedia university of Kenya
• University of Nairobi (one of the best media universities in Kenya)
• Moi University.
• Maseno University
• USIU

Alternative entry requirements for degree level journalism courses in Kenya

You can qualify for a BA (Bachelor of Arts) in Journalism with a KCSE mean grade C plain with at least a C+ in English/Kiswahili plus a Diploma in Journalism or equivalent from any recognized post-secondary institution.

Postgraduate Diploma in Mass Communication

This is the course for those who have graduated with a bachelor’s degree in other areas but need a journalism qualification maybe because they’re working in a media house or just to make their CVs more attractive.

The course takes between 1 year to 2 ½ years depending on your chosen mode of study and the best place to study the course is KIMC.

Admission Requirements
A Bachelors Degree from any recognised university

Digital journalism courses in Kenya

Digital journalism courses are recommended for those seeking to build a firm foundation in online journalism.

Any digital journalism course helps learners build relevant skills in digital media technologies and you’ll be able to work as an online journalist in media houses and other online-based news platforms.

Sadly, not many schools offering journalism in Kenya offer these types of media courses in Kenya perhaps because it’s still fairly new.

In fact, we only recommend the Agha Khan University for anybody looking to train as a digital journalist in Kenya at the moment.

Job Options for graduates of journalism courses in Kenya

Typical jobs directly associated with your course:

• Broadcast journalist
• Magazine features editor
• Editorial assistant
• Political analyst
• Magazine journalist
• Newspaper journalist
• Press sub-editor
• Web content manager
• Publishing copy-editor/proofreader
• Writer

Jobs where your course could be useful include:

• Advertising copywriter
• Market researcher
• Multimedia specialist
• Science writer
• Digital copywriter
• Public relations officer
• Translator

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