President Uhuru Chastises the Media for its Coverage At Uhuru Gardens
Speaking during a media orientation and tour of the newly remodelled national facility of Uhuru Gardens on July 25, President Uhuru Kenyatta urged Kenyan journalists to focus on the positive stories that could sell the country.
Leah Mukangai 
“Sometimes the truth hurts. It doesn't always have to be bad news, to write bad news to sell. You are part of this country and you need to tell the good, the bad, and the ugly," President Uhuru stated.
President Uhuru Kenyatta urged the journalist to be free when telling the story no matter how good or bad the story is to the people.
“If it's good be proud of it, celebrate it, show it. If it's bad say it, if it's ugly say it,” Uhuru stated.
The president urged the media to use the newly renovated Uhuru Gardens National Monument and Museum as a source of factual information when writing about Kenyan heritage.
“Come and see for yourself, verify the history and be able to report stories based on facts, not hearsay. This will also enrich your profession and professionalize your profession,” Uhuru remarked.
The President stated that the facility houses historical and cultural artifacts, memorabilia, and audio-visual stories from events that gave birth to and shaped the nation's identity.
President Uhuru Kenyatta greatly emphasized on journalists to give out information that will create positive feedback and inspire many Kenyans to be proud of their country.
President Uhuru Kenyatta and other leaders at Uhuru Gardens National Monument and Museum. TWITTER
“We can’t always be painting a negative picture of our country. You have to tell stories that can inspire and give hope to build the nation. You need to bring that out. And also tell us how our country has been birthed, shaped and where we are,” Uhuru stated.
The facility, which is a repository of Kenya's history and cultural heritage, intends to showcase stories from all communities in order to improve national integration and cohesion, according to the Head of State.
“Every community that makes up Kenya can proudly see themselves represented in one way or another within these grounds. This is, indeed, a physical envisioning of our unity and heritage of splendor,” he said.
“No one is better placed to tell our stories than ourselves. The revamping of these historic grounds and the establishment of a historical and cultural museum is one of the many initiatives my Administration has taken towards ensuring our history and culture are documented and preserved for posterity," he added.
The President also stated that the facility will continue to update Kenyan history, emphasizing that all communities, including those that are not indigenous, will have their histories recorded and stored in the facility.
General Robert Kibochi, Chief of Defence Forces and Chairman of the Project's Steering Committee, stated that his team intends to return some of Kenya's artifacts held in foreign countries once the legal framework is in place.
General Robert Kibochi, Chief of Defence Forces. PHOTO FILE
