Journal of
Media and Communication Studies

  • Abbreviation: J. Media Commun. Stud.
  • Language: English
  • ISSN: 2141-2545
  • DOI: 10.5897/JMCS
  • Start Year: 2009
  • Published Articles: 232

Full Length Research Paper

Agenda setting via gate-keeping theory in the press coverage of presidential candidates in Kenya

Mwangi Michael Kamau
  • Mwangi Michael Kamau
  • School of Journalism and Mass Communication, University of Nairobi, Kenya.
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  •  Received: 27 May 2016
  •  Accepted: 24 August 2016
  •  Published: 31 December 2016

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