Abstract
The study examined how journalists report terrorism and why they should be cautious in their reports in Kenya. The actions in which the media can take in covering terror attacks were also discussed and literature from selected books, journals, magazine, the internet and the press were used. We predicted that terrorism drive in the media by staging dramatic events which tend to attract large audience and in turn the media as well benefits. The media gives minor coverage to counterterrorism measures. In addition, journalists never detach themselves from reporting terrorism for they praise people known or suspected to be Al shabaab members. Moreover, the main terrorist targets are the USA, France and Israel, and those perceived to support war on terrorism including Kenya. Although current and future research has to review terrorist acts, it appears that terrorists are changing shape. The media should deny terrorists an opportunity to access publicity.
Key words: Terrorism, Terrorist, media, journalists.
