Topic: Media Council of Kenya
Kenyan journalists stage peaceful protest against rising cases of police brutality
Jul 24, 2024 at 04:49 PM
In a powerful demonstration of solidarity, journalists across Kenya have mobilised to protest against escalating police aggression targeting media professionals....
WhatsApp reigns supreme in Kenya's evolving media landscape, MCK says
May 03, 2024 at 08:13 PM
A recent report by the Media Council of Kenya (MCK) sheds light on the evolving media consumption habits in the country....
Media stakeholders rally for better pay for journalists amid increasing risks in media
Feb 12, 2024 at 03:30 PM
The Media Council of Kenya has issued a resounding call to media investors, urging them to prioritize the fair remuneration of their staff as a crucial measure to safeguard journal...
Atwoli writes a protest letter to MCK, Editors Guild over Daily Nation headline
Sep 18, 2023 at 08:43 PM
The Central Organization of Trade Unions (Kenya), COTU (K) boss Francis Atwoli has written a protest letter to the Media Council of Kenya and the Kenya Editors Guild over a headlin...
MCK recalls all media accreditation cards in bid to tame influx of quack journalists
Jan 29, 2023 at 08:39 PM
News sources have over the years been complaining about being extorted by quack journalists, some who have valid Press Card and others masquerading with fake badges....
MCK demands speedy probe into gruesome murder of Standard Group journalist Moses Omusolo
Dec 23, 2022 at 07:51 PM
The Media Council of Kenya (MCK) has condemned the heinous murder of Standard Group’s business journalist Moses Okiror Omusolo....
MCK recognises mobile phones as professional news gathering equipment
Nov 29, 2022 at 01:27 PM
In a statement, MCK CEO David Omwoyo said development in technology means scribes are now using their smartphones to record videos and audio as well as taking photos....
Most journalists are more comfortable covering Azimio La Umoja than Kenya Kwanza events, Media Council reveals
Jul 14, 2022 at 07:06 AM
It has emerged that 49 per cent of journalists in the country are more at ease covering Raila Odinga-led Azimio la Umoja One Kenya coalition political events compared to the 31 per...
Raila Odinga leads in media space consumption - Media Council of Kenya
Jun 25, 2022 at 06:16 PM
Azimio la Umoja One Kenya Coalition presidential candidate Raila Odinga leads in media space consumption....
MCK warns politicians against profiling, threatening journalists ahead of poll
May 19, 2022 at 04:50 PM
The Media Council of Kenya (MCK) has issued a statement regarding the recent incidences of profiling and threats to journalists and media houses by a section of politicians....
CJ orders courts to grant MCK accredited journalists access to all proceedings
Mar 09, 2022 at 11:58 PM
Chief Justice (CJ) Martha Koome has said all court stations should grant access to Media Council of Kenya (MCK) accredited journalists access to court proceedings....
MCK council member Patience Nyange resigns to seek Taita Taveta gubernatorial seat
Feb 10, 2022 at 02:18 AM
Media Council of Kenya’s Patience Nyange has resigned as the Council Member to seek the Taita Taveta gubernatorial seat in the August General elections....
Scribes Kenya demands security for journalists ahead of 2022 election
Dec 13, 2021 at 04:26 PM
Journalists have called on the IEBC and state agents to ensure their security as the country gears for the 2022 general elections....
MCK extends CEO David Omwoyo's tenure by five years
Nov 28, 2021 at 05:14 PM
The Media Council of Kenya (MCK) has renewed the term for CEO David Omwoyo for another term....
Govt won't spare any media house propagating violence, CS Matiang'i warns
Oct 25, 2021 at 08:21 AM
Addressing residents of Ol Kalou when presiding over the launch of Trinity Fm and Tv, Matiang'i said that several community stations had been used to propagate hatred....
MCK launches COVID-19 information portal
Oct 04, 2021 at 07:36 AM
The Media Council of Kenya has launched the COVID-19 information portal on Monday morning at the Sarova Stanley Hotel in Nairobi....
MCK unveils Elections Reporting Guidelines ahead of 2022 poll
Sep 28, 2021 at 01:20 PM
The Media Council of Kenya (MCK) together with various stakeholders has unveiled revised Elections Reporting Guidelines ahead of next year’s general election....
Dinah Ondari: Fearless scribe who moved from the newsroom to media advocacy
Sep 15, 2021 at 10:18 PM
Dinah Ondari describes herself as a village girl who, by God’s grace, continues to survive the odds that life throws at her, by utilizing opportunities and taking risks to better...
Kenya Women Series published by Swala Nyeti bags international award
Sep 10, 2021 at 11:24 PM
The weekly feature series named Kenya Women Series pubished by Swala Nyeti has bagged a prestigious international award....
MCK demands an apology from MP Babu Owino over his threats to journalist
Sep 09, 2021 at 06:44 AM
The Media Council of Kenya (MCK) issued a statement demanding that the Embakasi East Member of Parliament Hon. Babu, Owino Paul Ongili retracts threats he issued against a journali...
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