… MCK Chief Executive Officer and Secretary to the Council David Omwoyo called on Inspector General of Police Douglas Kanja to ensure those responsible for the latest incident are identified and prosecuted. …
… MCK Chief Executive Officer and Secretary to the Council David Omwoyo called on Inspector General of Police Douglas Kanja to ensure those responsible for the latest incident are identified and brought to justice. …
… The journalist sounds extremely fearful, intimidated and threatened,” said the councils CEO David Omwoyo.Omwoyo said that Kenya’s security agencies have the capability to use their intelligence networks to investigate the incident and arrest the perpetrators of crimes against jou …
… Speaking during the launch of the recognition, MCK Chief Executive Officer David Omwoyo confirmed that the main celebration event would be held in September in Nairobi, commemorating Machoka and other media voices that have shaped Kenya’s media space since independence. …
… In a statement, EAPC Chairperson David Omwoyo expressed concern over what he described as increasing intimidation, profiling and harassment of journalists by state actors, saying the trend is creating fear within newsrooms and encouraging self-censorship."The heightened public in …
… MCK Chief Executive Officer David Omwoyo said the move is aimed at ensuring journalists pursuing political ambitions are not unfairly disadvantaged or forced out of newsrooms prematurely. …
… During this year’s World Press Freedom Day commemoration, the Media Council of Kenya (MCK) called on journalists across the country to remain professional in their coverage while maintaining objectivity and fairness.The council’s Chief Executive Officer, David Omwoyo, said that a …
… Speaking at the event on Monday, Media Council of Kenya (MCK) CEO David Omwoyo said social media has now overtaken television as the leading source of news, accounting for 27 per cent of consumption, compared to TV’s 25 per cent and radio’s 19 per cent. …
… Media Council of Kenya CEO David Omwoyo, who was also part of the delegation, said artificial intelligence is already reshaping the media landscape by influencing costs, revenue streams, and industry partnerships."Evolving dynamics such as capital flows and platform fragmentation …
Kenya's National Police Service has launched investigations into the abduction of Standard Group Associate Editor Alex Kiprotich, who was found safe near Masinga Dam early Wednesday after spending about nine hours with alleged abductors on the Gilgil-Nakuru Road. The Anti-Abduction Unit is investigating the identities of the heavily armed men involved and has vowed to bring those responsible to justice.
Kenya's National Police Service has launched investigations into the abduction of Standard Group Associate Editor Alex Kiprotich, who was found safe near Masinga Dam early Wednesday after spending about nine hours with alleged abductors on the Gilgil-Nakuru Road. The Anti-Abduction Unit is investigating the identities of the heavily armed men involved and has vowed to bring those responsible to justice.
The Media Council of Kenya has demanded immediate, thorough, and transparent investigations into the abduction of Standard Group Associate Editor Alex Kiprotich, saying failure to prosecute attacks against journalists fuels impunity. The Council expressed particular concern that Kiprotich had previously been subjected to a similar ordeal in Nakuru County with no arrests made, and noted it has documented several press freedom violations without successful prosecutions.
The Media Council of Kenya has honoured veteran Radio Citizen presenter Fred Obachi Machoka for 50 years in the broadcasting profession. A main celebration event is planned for September in Nairobi to commemorate Machoka and other media voices that have shaped Kenya's media space.
The East African Press Councils has called for an end to hostilities between governments and media across the region, warning that attacks on journalists and media houses threaten press freedom and democratic governance. The council expressed concern over intimidation, profiling and harassment of journalists by state actors, pointing to tensions in Kenya involving President William Ruto and the Standard Group.
The Media Council of Kenya (MCK) has instructed media practitioners intending to run for elective positions in the 2027 General Election to formally notify the council. MCK CEO David Omwoyo said the council is developing guidelines to protect journalists' political rights while ensuring fairness, as media platforms play a central role in political discourse.
A Communication University of China professor told Kenyan journalists at a China-Kenya seminar in Beijing that constructive journalism—which provides context and solutions rather than only reporting problems and conflicts—makes news consumers more intelligent. She argued that while Kenya advocates for free media with fewer regulations, media literacy sessions are needed to combat fake news and disinformation.
Citizen TV remains Kenya's most-watched station with 56 per cent audience share, but social media has overtaken television as the leading source of news, accounting for 27 per cent of consumption compared to TV's 25 per cent, according to the 2025 State of the Media Report Survey.
On World Press Freedom Day, the Media Council of Kenya and media stakeholders called for improved professional standards and journalist welfare, with the MCK CEO noting that unpaid or underpaid journalists cannot protect press freedom and urging government, media owners, and investors to ensure fair pay and favorable working conditions.
The National Assembly is adopting cloud-based technologies to modernize its broadcasting systems and enhance live coverage of House proceedings following a benchmarking mission to the NAB Show 2026 in Las Vegas. The delegation also plans to use insights from the summit to inform an ongoing review of Kenya's media laws and regulatory frameworks.