The document discusses the role of the media, or "Fourth Estate", in promoting issue-based politics in Kenya. It notes that the media observes the political process to ensure it is not exploited, and influences political outcomes and candidates. However, the media faces challenges like stringent laws, ownership monopolies, and threats of violence. It also contends with issues in Kenyan politics like ethnicity dividing access to resources, and grand corruption undermining development. The document calls on political journalists to promote accountability, expose corruption, and investigate the misuse of public funds and political mobilization along ethnic lines.