The Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission (IEBC) will this week sign a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with the Media fraternity on election result transmission. The IEBC Chairman Wafula Chebukati said the memorandum of understanding stipulates the guidelines that journalists should adhere to while transmitting results from the polling stations and the National tallying centre. “The […]
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The media has been urged to uphold high standards of professionalism and report objectively on elections to ensure that Kenyans and the international community, consume the right information during the electioneering period. Information Communication and Technology (ICT) Principal Secretary (PS), Jerome Ochieng, asked the media to adhere to the code of conduct and regulations on […]
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The Media Council of Kenya (MCK) carried out training for journalists in Elgeyo Marakwet and Baringo counties to ensure that they are equipped professionally and mentally for the upcoming general election. Speaking during the training, MCK Rift Valley Coordinator Karanja Jackson said journalists in their line of duty are made to go to regions where […]
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An inter-media houses’ team appointed by the Media Council of Kenya (MCK) in February has finalized work on a charter providing drafting guidelines that will coordinate the safety and protection of journalists during and after the August 9 General Election. MCK Chief Executive Officer Mr. David Omwoyo said protection of journalists during the polls would […]
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As the August 9 poll closes in, the Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission (IEBC) with support from the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) embarked on training and sensitizing journalists countrywide to enable them acquire skills of constructive and responsible journalism to enable them report on the upcoming elections based on facts and accuracy, to inform the public […]
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