Editorial Policies and Ethical Standards
Welcome to Kelvin Kibet Media — a proudly independent digital platform driven by accuracy, integrity, and storytelling that inspires. Our mission is to provide credible, creative, and community-centered journalism in Kenya and beyond. These policies ensure we uphold our values and build trust with our audience.
1. Commitment to Inclusion & Representation
We believe in telling stories that reflect real people and diverse experiences. Our content strives to give voice to underrepresented communities and perspectives without bias or stereotyping. We are intentional in:
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Including voices from marginalized groups.
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Avoid narratives that reinforce social, racial, or gender-based inequality.
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Ensuring balanced coverage of regional and rural communities.
We are not affiliated with any political body or interest group, which ensures freedom of thought and expression.
2. Editorial Independence & Integrity
Kelvin Kibet Media maintains complete editorial control over its content. Our team:
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Reports without fear, favor, or influence.
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Prioritizes content that serves the public interest.
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Produces original, research-backed journalism.
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Practices responsible storytelling by validating information before publication.
Our platform is not ad-driven or sponsored in a way that compromises our editorial standards.
3. Zero Tolerance for Harmful Content
To protect our readers and uphold community safety, we do not publish:
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Content that glorifies violence, promotes suicide, or incites hate.
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Sexual, explicit, or degrading content in any form.
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False or misleading information that could endanger public safety.
We strictly reject all forms of cyberbullying, online harassment, or exploitation in our content and community engagement.
4. Respect for Creative & Intellectual Property
We honor the creativity of all content creators, journalists, and photographers. We:
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Attribute all borrowed work with full credit and hyperlinks (when available).
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Avoid unauthorized use of any copyrighted content.
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Request permission before using third-party content unless it’s clearly available for public use.
When reporting on sensitive subjects, especially personal loss or trauma, we exercise care, seek consent where possible, and respect human dignity above sensationalism.
5. Responsible Source Usage & Attribution
We prioritize transparency and reliability in sourcing. Our approach includes:
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Naming sources unless there is a credible risk to their safety or privacy.
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Independently verifying claims made by confidential sources.
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Indicating when information is based on social media posts or indirect sources.
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Linking back to original or primary sources where possible.
Confidentiality is upheld with integrity — we never expose identities without justifiable cause.
6. Fact-First Policy
Every article is reviewed with our 5-Step Verification Checklist:
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Confirm all facts with a minimum of two trusted sources.
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Check all quotes for accuracy and clarity.
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Validate media files (images/videos) for authenticity.
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Clarify statistics with context.
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Attribute sources and avoid ambiguous statements.
We explicitly differentiate between facts, opinions, and speculation to prevent confusion or manipulation.
7. Updates, Corrections & Accountability
We are human — and we own our errors. If we make a mistake:
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We correct factual inaccuracies immediately.
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We include an “Editor’s Note” if the correction significantly alters the context or meaning.
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We may retract content that fails our editorial or ethical standards.
All corrections are made transparently — no quiet edits.
8. Feedback & Community Engagement
We welcome open communication with our readers. Whether it’s a correction, idea, compliment, or critique, you can reach us directly.
📧 Email: info@kelvinkibetmedia.online
📍 Contact Page: www.kelvinkibetmedia.online/contact
Our team reads every message. If your comment helps improve our work, we’ll acknowledge it.
9. Our Promise to You
Kelvin Kibet Media is committed to:
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Telling untold stories with respect and purpose.
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Uplifting communities with educational and empowering journalism.
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Holding ourselves to high ethical standards — even when no one is watching.
By engaging with our platform, you become part of a media movement rooted in authenticity, courage, and care.
