Media houses have been asked to make security arrangements for journalists as the country gears towards the 2022 General Election. This follows a rise in attacks targeting journalists and human rights defenders across the country raising concerns amongst various stakeholders. According to Article 19 East Africa Chapter, 51 journalists among them nine females were attacked […]
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The Media Council of Kenya’s Complaints Commission has called on journalists, to strictly adhere to code of conduct for the practice of journalism in Kenya and other laws and regulations governing the sector, whilst the country heads to transitional General Election. The Commission observed that strict adherence to the 16 rules of the code of the […]
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The Media Council of Kenya (MCK) has rolled out a series of training sessions covering business and sports news to enhance professionalism among journalists in the country. The training will be conducted under the Council’s Africa Media Academy, which focuses on development of training standards, building capacity of journalists and ensuring professional journalism practice, in […]
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Journalists in Turkana County have welcomed a decision by the government and Media Council of Kenya (MCK) to give them facemasks and sanitizers. The National government through the office of the Deputy County Commissioner (DCC), Alexander Mativo on Wednesday distributed some masks to journalists in recognition of their role as essential service providers. “We appreciate […]
Continue ReadingJournalists from Bungoma County have been asked to be champions of population and development by reporting on population issues. Speaking on Wednesday during a Capacity Building meeting for Journalists at Kenya Industrial Estate Hall, the National Council for Population and Development (NCPD)’s Deputy Director, Charles Oisebe challenged the media to be a voice of development. […]
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