Kenya's 2017 elections: how new media stole the mainstream's thunder: New media is setting the tone in Kenya. Reuters/Siegfried ModolaSeven years ago then Nigerian president Goodluck Jonathan announced his presidential candidacy on Facebook. At the time the move was unprecedented and marked a significant departure from political tradition. His unusual choice seemed to … [Read more...] about Kenya’s 2017 elections: how new media stole the mainstream’s thunder | The Conversation