Topic: Media Council of Kenya (MCK)
Media Council of Kenya Announces 3-Month Attachment Programme [Details]
Mar 31, 2026 at 11:42 AM
The Media Council of Kenya (MCK) has opened applications for its May-July 2026 Media Industrial Attachment Programme....
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MCK Goes After Standard Media Over Headlines
Mar 24, 2026 at 05:48 PM
MCK accused Standard Media Group of yellow journalism over sensationalised headlines....
MCK Reminds Media Houses of Mandatory 7-Second Live Broadcast Delay
Mar 24, 2026 at 01:04 PM
MCK asked media houses to redact offensive words when reporting hate speech for public-interest purposes....
MCK Issues Demands After Journalists Were Assaulted in Kitale
Mar 23, 2026 at 07:38 AM
The Media Council of Kenya (MCK) has issued demands following the assault and abduction of two journalists in Kitale, Trans Nzoia County....
War of Narratives: How Media Framing Shapes Global Perception of Conflict
Mar 03, 2026 at 09:32 AM
As expected, in times of war, especially in the Middle East, information is often the first casualty, particularly in the digital era....
From CHAN to AFCON 2027: Why Kenya Must Invest in Sports, Media and National Branding
Feb 27, 2026 at 11:17 AM
Kenyans love sports and, on several occasions, have never disappointed when teams and individuals from the country compete, offering massive and united support....
New Report Shows Kenyan Media in Digital Revenue Crisis Despite Online Growth
Feb 13, 2026 at 12:01 PM
A new report on Kenya's media industry has revealed a widening gap between growing digital audiences and the ability of media organisations to generate sustainable revenue online....
MCK Warns Media Houses After Controversial Sentiments on Ugali
Feb 06, 2026 at 12:49 PM
MCK warned of legal consequences for purported experts and media houses....
Resilience and Repression: State of Press Freedom in Kenya Ahead of 2027 Elections
Jan 05, 2026 at 07:15 PM
Industry gatekeepers must address corruption within the media as a matter of urgent public and professional concern...
MCK Issues Warning Over Arrest of Mombasa Journalist
Jan 02, 2026 at 09:26 AM
The Media Council of Kenya (MCK) has raised concern over the arrest and continued detention of Mombasa-based journalist Peter Mwita Maseke....
MCK Goes After Rigathi Gachagua Over Stephen Letoo
Dec 04, 2025 at 02:24 PM
The Media Council of Kenya (MCK) has condemned former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua over remarks he made against Citizen TV journalist Stephen Letoo....
MCK Raises Alarm Over AI-Driven Harassment of Women Journalists as Kenya Marks Anti-Impunity Day
Nov 03, 2025 at 11:15 AM
MCK on Monday, November 3, held an event to mark this year’s International Day to End Impunity for Crimes Against Journalists....
Raila Odinga: Media Ally and Complex Champion of Press Freedom in Kenya
Oct 15, 2025 at 07:08 PM
Over the years, Raila championed the rights of journalists and condemned authoritarian tendencies targeting the media....
The Hidden Trauma: Mental Health and Safety Challenges Facing Journalists in Kenya
Sep 23, 2025 at 05:08 PM
Journalists also face stress from layoffs, shrinking revenues, and the struggle to meet basic needs like rent, food, and healthcare....
Governor Wanga Interdicts HR Officer Over Abduction of Journalist
Sep 16, 2025 at 08:30 AM
Governor Gladys Wanga has interdicted Human Resources Officer Beatrice Mercy Akugo over the abduction and torture of People Daily journalist Habil Onyango....
Rethinking Media Regulation in Kenya: Balancing Free Expression and Accountability in the Digital Age
Aug 26, 2025 at 03:30 PM
Globally, many governments continue to criminalize free speech under the pretext of tackling hate speech, harmful content, disinformation, or even trivial offenses like “annoying...
Towards a One-Stop Accreditation System for Journalists in East African Community
Aug 20, 2025 at 02:52 PM
We encourage member states to harmonize accreditation for EAC nationals practicing journalism, using existing procedures and institutions....
Kenya’s Media Under Siege: The Silent Crisis Threatening Journalism
Aug 04, 2025 at 10:02 AM
It has never been this disturbing, demanding, and overbearing for journalists in Kenya as it is today. The pressures are mounting....
Redefining Media Ethics in Digital Age: Kenya’s Bold New Code of Practice
Jul 29, 2025 at 09:33 PM
Media regulators have been compelled to abandon a policing approach to media oversight in favor of broader, stakeholder-driven codes....
Kenya’s New Media Code: Expanding Regulation for a Digital Era
Jul 24, 2025 at 06:33 PM
A growing number of online content producers, especially bloggers, operate outside the bounds of existing ethical codes....
