This archive report was first published on 25 July 2019.
On July 25, 2019, the Daily Nation splashed the story of embattled former TV personality Esther Arunga on the front page, with the headline 'Arunga faces 25 years in prison.'
The story described her woes since her husband was charged with the mysterious death of their son and her recent admission to a court that she lied about the incident to shield her spouse.
However, the narrative of her downfall overshadowed the main feature of her admission to being an accomplice to crime.
The author's decision to delve into Arunga's past woes, despite the heavy nature of the crime, left a bad taste in the reader's mouth.
It is worth noting that the Daily Nation's editorial team has previously emphasized the importance of quality writing in getting letters published, citing a publication-submission ratio of 35 percent over the past 10 years.
