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Originally published by Capital Businessbusiness
June 12, 2026
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MP seeks probe into pay disparities at international media houses
According to Oundo, local journalists earn about $1,500 (Sh194,000) per month while foreign counterparts undertaking comparable assignments can earn up to $10,000 (Sh1.29 million). He further alleged that freelance Kenyan journalists are paid as little as $150 (Sh19,000) per stor..
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A Kenyan lawmaker is calling for a thorough investigation into alleged pay disparities and labor exploitation faced by local journalists at international media houses operating in Kenya.
- Kenyan journalists allegedly earn as little as $1,500 per month, compared to up to $10,000 for foreign staff in similar roles.
- The call comes from Funyula MP Ojiambo Oundo.
- The investigation by the National Assembly’s Labour Committee will examine potential violations of labor laws and constitutional provisions on equal pay for equal work at organizations like BBC, CNN, and Reuters.
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