Topic: Media Council of Kenya (MCK)
Digital Literacy, Not Criminalisation is the Solution to Online Content Regulation
Jun 02, 2025 at 02:17 PM
It makes no sense for the government to set up digital hubs, media centres, ICT installations, and free Wi-Fi zones, only to support laws that restrict the very platforms they’re...
Economic Sabotage - MCK on State House Denying Standard Journalists Access
Jun 02, 2025 at 08:38 AM
The state and Standard Media Group have in recent days differed following news headlines that have been critical of the government....
Kenya’s Road to 2027: Political Tensions, Media Threats, and a Season Demanding Vigilance
May 28, 2025 at 06:38 PM
While Tanzania heads to the polls in 2025 and Uganda in 2026, the hype and intensity surrounding Kenya’s 2027 election are already unmatched....
Rank of Most Consumed TV Stations, Radio and News Websites in Kenya - MCK Report
May 15, 2025 at 01:37 PM
Radio Citizen was ranked as the most listened to radio station in 2024 at 12 per cent, followed by Classic 105 at 7 per cent....
MCK Report Raises Concerns Over Journalists’ Working Conditions
May 02, 2025 at 12:51 PM
The MCK report disclosed that more than half of Journalists do not have medical cover....
MCK's Appeal to Media Houses After Police Assault on Journalists
Apr 10, 2025 at 06:21 PM
"MCK urges journalists and assignment managers in media outlets to embed a culture of prioritising staff safety."...
Media Council of Kenya Clarifies Alleged Warning to Media Houses
Mar 17, 2025 at 11:02 AM
MCK clarified that the statement in circulation, which appeared as a press release is fake....
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A Nation in Denial: Leaders, Morality, and Why Media is Not The Enemy
Mar 03, 2025 at 11:29 AM
Our leaders have lost the moral authority to call anyone, including journalists, unethical....
Media Council Sends Notice to Journalists Seeking Press Cards
Jan 31, 2025 at 02:20 PM
The Media Council of Kenya (MCK) has issued a warning to individuals attempting to obtain press cards through deceptive means....
Media Council of Kenya Seeks Public Input on AI Guidelines for Media
Jan 20, 2025 at 05:07 PM
Feedback can be sent via email to [email protected] not later than January 26, 2025....
MCK Responds to Reports of Investigating Nation Media Group Over Safaricom Data Story
Nov 06, 2024 at 02:54 PM
The letter emerged online days after Safaricom refuted allegations of sharing information about people's location with the authorities....
The Place of Information Integrity, Responsible Production & Consumption of Content in Global Discourse
Nov 06, 2024 at 06:08 AM
Digital platforms, in particular, have become the main arena where information pollution is pervasive....
The Rise of Digital Media in Kenya: Navigating Ethics and Legal Challenges
Oct 09, 2024 at 02:03 PM
Digital tools such as X, TikTok, Facebook, Flickr, and YouTube have revolutionized the way people communicate....
Stakeholders Call for Compliance as Katiba Institute, MCK Commemorate Access to Information Day
Sep 27, 2024 at 12:42 PM
Katiba Institute and Media Council of Kenya partner to commemorate the 2024 International Day for Universal Access to Information (IDUAI)....
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Rethinking Regulation: Challenges and Opportunities in Evolving Media Landscape
Sep 19, 2024 at 07:41 AM
A practical system will require a media regulation that strengthens the protection and promotion of media freedom and watchdog role....
Navigating the Digital Era: Old Regulatory Approaches Unsuitable for New Media Landscape
Aug 02, 2024 at 07:53 AM
Truth in the era of technology is suffering the most, and existing regulations and practices seem unable to manage the situation....
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The Role of Media and Government; Strengthening Public Communication in Kenya
Jul 26, 2024 at 11:48 AM
Away from the normal and historical tensions between the media and government, inclusivity in managing the affairs of the nation requires engagement between all sectors of the coun...
MCK Raises Concern Over Working Relationship Between Media and Government, Calls for Urgent Dialogue
Jul 22, 2024 at 08:47 PM
"What started as a perception about biased media coverage of the 2022 General Election has now escalated into a full-blown conflict pitting the Government against the media."...
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Digital Platforms Must do More on Digital Rights Literacy Because of Fear of Foreign Interference and Disinformation
Jul 06, 2024 at 12:57 PM
Media convergence and audience maximization are at their peak, blurring the lines between traditional and new media....
MCK Addresses Arrests, Attacks On Journalists During 'Occupy Parliament' Demos
Jun 18, 2024 at 05:49 PM
“We call on the Inspector General of Police to rein in on his officers by ensuring that journalists are protected and not targeted for harassment."...
