Real internet investigative training
Today was real school , I enjoyed every bit of it . The assignements kept me bussy infering to all what we have learnt from the first day. Researching through the net ,links and journalistic practises have inspired me more in internet usage and interest. The skills will enhense my teaching and approaches in teaching journalist students to raise their enthusiasm in the use of internet.
Friday, October 26, 2012
Oil Production in Nigeria-The Environment Consequences
Shell in Nigeria
The Shell Petrolium Development Company of Nigeria limited (SPDC) had its operations in the Niger Delta since 1958 which turned a hundle to the development of Ogoniland .Consequenlty the Ogoni people had suffered enviromental problems caused mainly by operational and criminal factors.It is reported that operational causes come from human error or equipment failure forming spills to the land.While criminal causes are due to oil theft ,sabotage and illegal refineries causing a great environmental damage.The SPDC's progress in takling spills web site remarks.
The extent of the problem prompted the formation of the environment assesment team in the Ogoniland under the United Nations E nviroment Programme (UNEP). In its report the UNEP revealed that the situaiona was critical though restoration can be made taking 25-30 years.T he report showed great health acquatic and pollution impact.The oil production caused soil and ground water contamination,naturally occuring radio active materials,surface water and sediments contamination,fish contamination ,impact of oil contaminants on vegetation,damaged mangroves ,impact on air pollution and public health . However, the report revealed measures both immediate and long term to be taken for restoration.
Though Nigeria has big tribes such as Yoruba, Hausa and Ibo, oil is on the land of the minority groups such as Efik,Ibiro,Edo, Ijaw,Isoko,IkereKarabali, Isekeri and Ongoni.There little number have given them no say in issues on resource allocation and development Charity Nenebari reports the worst hit is Ongoniland.
Ongoni is a distinct ethnic group in Nigeria , the land forms part of the eastern Niger delta.Covering a total of area of 404 sq mile (1000)it forms part of the coastal plain terrraces which appears like gently sloping plateau.The Ongoni number is estimated to be 500,000 people.
Before colonialism it experienced a well established social system with rich plateau soil,fresh water streams ,surrounding seas with fish,forests with animals,hard working and compretent farmers and fishermen.
The prevailing situation in Ongoniland has compled its people to raise and form the Movement for Survial of the Ongoni people (MOSOP) a desire to stop ... to cry for extinction planned against ogoniland through improverishment ,marginalisation,depression, suppression ,oppression ,degradation ,devastation and destruction. MOSOP advocate for basic human rights.
Crude oil spilled in the Niger Delta swamps of Bodo, a village in Ogoniland
Photograph: Pius Utomi Ekpei/AFP/Getty Images
The Shell Petrolium Development Company of Nigeria limited (SPDC) had its operations in the Niger Delta since 1958 which turned a hundle to the development of Ogoniland .Consequenlty the Ogoni people had suffered enviromental problems caused mainly by operational and criminal factors.It is reported that operational causes come from human error or equipment failure forming spills to the land.While criminal causes are due to oil theft ,sabotage and illegal refineries causing a great environmental damage.The SPDC's progress in takling spills web site remarks.
The extent of the problem prompted the formation of the environment assesment team in the Ogoniland under the United Nations E nviroment Programme (UNEP). In its report the UNEP revealed that the situaiona was critical though restoration can be made taking 25-30 years.T he report showed great health acquatic and pollution impact.The oil production caused soil and ground water contamination,naturally occuring radio active materials,surface water and sediments contamination,fish contamination ,impact of oil contaminants on vegetation,damaged mangroves ,impact on air pollution and public health . However, the report revealed measures both immediate and long term to be taken for restoration.
Though Nigeria has big tribes such as Yoruba, Hausa and Ibo, oil is on the land of the minority groups such as Efik,Ibiro,Edo, Ijaw,Isoko,IkereKarabali, Isekeri and Ongoni.There little number have given them no say in issues on resource allocation and development Charity Nenebari reports the worst hit is Ongoniland.
Ongoni is a distinct ethnic group in Nigeria , the land forms part of the eastern Niger delta.Covering a total of area of 404 sq mile (1000)it forms part of the coastal plain terrraces which appears like gently sloping plateau.The Ongoni number is estimated to be 500,000 people.
Before colonialism it experienced a well established social system with rich plateau soil,fresh water streams ,surrounding seas with fish,forests with animals,hard working and compretent farmers and fishermen.
The prevailing situation in Ongoniland has compled its people to raise and form the Movement for Survial of the Ongoni people (MOSOP) a desire to stop ... to cry for extinction planned against ogoniland through improverishment ,marginalisation,depression, suppression ,oppression ,degradation ,devastation and destruction. MOSOP advocate for basic human rights.
Crude oil spilled in the Niger Delta swamps of Bodo, a village in Ogoniland
Photograph: Pius Utomi Ekpei/AFP/Getty Images
Thursday, October 25, 2012
KEMBOI CHEMBOI CASE
Ezekiel Kemboi Controversial Case
Ezekiel Kemboi Chemboi is a famous Kenyan athlete, who has won 3000 metres steeplechase at the 2004 summer olympics ,the 2009 World Championship and the 2011 summer olympics.
Kemboi who is also a police oficer has been accused of sexual advances it is said he stabbed a woman Anne Njeri.The case has been running since June this year.
In unpredicable circumstances the plaintiff withdrew the the case this week, Kemboi said Njeri did it in her own free will.
On the 26 th Sept 2012 as Mathew Ndanyi reports , The DPP Keriako Tobiko asked for more time to deal with the burning case.
However Kemboi might advance for legal actions against the accuser for the damages he encountered he remarked to suffer legal and financial repercussions.
Ezekiel Kemboi Chemboi is a famous Kenyan athlete, who has won 3000 metres steeplechase at the 2004 summer olympics ,the 2009 World Championship and the 2011 summer olympics.
Kemboi who is also a police oficer has been accused of sexual advances it is said he stabbed a woman Anne Njeri.The case has been running since June this year.
In unpredicable circumstances the plaintiff withdrew the the case this week, Kemboi said Njeri did it in her own free will.
On the 26 th Sept 2012 as Mathew Ndanyi reports , The DPP Keriako Tobiko asked for more time to deal with the burning case.
However Kemboi might advance for legal actions against the accuser for the damages he encountered he remarked to suffer legal and financial repercussions.
Ezekiel Kemboi in one of his jovial moments
First day's experience
Day 2
The reflection
In the first day of the training we introduced ourselves expressing expections after the training . The expectations given by participants were motivating.
Within the day one sessions ,definitions and concepts of key issues of the training were defined and discussed for instance investigative journalism, investigative internet journalism etc.
The facilitator gave out tips on handling investigative information from the internet and excersizes on searching for information /fact finding.Moreover, the participants successfuly created blogs for the training purposes.
The most impressive thing I enjoyed during the first days sessions was the attitude of sharing knowledge and experience shown by both the facilitaor and the participants .Infact the eagernss to learn was fulfilled by the trainer.
I learned and realized the existence of resources for investigative journalism for instance investigative journalism manual and others.
The reflection
In the first day of the training we introduced ourselves expressing expections after the training . The expectations given by participants were motivating.
Within the day one sessions ,definitions and concepts of key issues of the training were defined and discussed for instance investigative journalism, investigative internet journalism etc.
The facilitator gave out tips on handling investigative information from the internet and excersizes on searching for information /fact finding.Moreover, the participants successfuly created blogs for the training purposes.
The most impressive thing I enjoyed during the first days sessions was the attitude of sharing knowledge and experience shown by both the facilitaor and the participants .Infact the eagernss to learn was fulfilled by the trainer.
I learned and realized the existence of resources for investigative journalism for instance investigative journalism manual and others.
Wednesday, October 24, 2012
INTRODUCTION - THE OPENING
I am a professional journalist and a mass communicator. Currently ,I work with Tumaini Makumira University Dar es salaam College as an assistant lecturer in the department of Mass communication.
I am priviledged to attend a workshop/ training on Investigative Internet Journalism which begins today 24th Oct -26 th Oct 2012.This not my first training on internet with journalism as I previously attended a workshop on internet use for journalists prepared by VIKES and MISA TAN.
From the previous training I was able to train journalists from Iringa region who enjoyed the knowlege and shared experiences though a number of them had no laptops to work on their assignments and faced difficulties in accessing the internet. Further the skills facilitated my teaching at the college as a lecturer in new media technologies and enhenced my studies, search for material, research and communication.
My anticipations from this training is to develop new insights that will boost my competence in the field , allowing me to master internet issues in a scholarly and academic manner,
I am priviledged to attend a workshop/ training on Investigative Internet Journalism which begins today 24th Oct -26 th Oct 2012.This not my first training on internet with journalism as I previously attended a workshop on internet use for journalists prepared by VIKES and MISA TAN.
From the previous training I was able to train journalists from Iringa region who enjoyed the knowlege and shared experiences though a number of them had no laptops to work on their assignments and faced difficulties in accessing the internet. Further the skills facilitated my teaching at the college as a lecturer in new media technologies and enhenced my studies, search for material, research and communication.
My anticipations from this training is to develop new insights that will boost my competence in the field , allowing me to master internet issues in a scholarly and academic manner,
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