Also known as: Media Council of Kenya CEO David Omwoyo
David Omwoyo — CEO of Media Council of Kenya, addressing journalist welfare and political participation guidelines.
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… 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 …
National Assembly eyes cloud, AI upgrade after global media summitAn opinion piece argues that while access to information is a constitutional right in Kenya, having access does not automatically produce an informed citizenry. The article contends that credible information must be evaluated for integrity, availability and timeliness, as misinformation and disinformation thrive when reliable information is scarce or obscured.
28 September 2026 · The Standard →
An opinion piece argues that while access to information is a constitutional right in Kenya, having access does not automatically produce an informed citizenry. The article contends that credible information must be evaluated for integrity, availability and timeliness, as misinformation and disinformation thrive when reliable information is scarce or obscured.
28 September 2026 · The Standard →
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.
2 September 2026 · Capital News →
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.
2 September 2026 · Capital News →
The Media Council of Kenya has urged police Inspector General Douglas Kanja to investigate the abduction of Standard Group Associate Editor Alex Kiprotich along the Gilgil-Nakuru Road in Nakuru County, and his subsequent dumping near Masinga dam in Machakos County. MCK noted this was the second time Kiprotich had experienced such an ordeal and stated that previous cases of press freedom violations forwarded to the IG remain uninvestigated.
2 September 2026 · The Standard →
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.
9 July 2026 · Citizen Digital →
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.
28 June 2026 · The Standard →
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.
3 June 2026 · Capital News →
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.
20 May 2026 · The Standard →
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.
4 May 2026 · Citizen Digital →
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.
4 May 2026 · The Standard →
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.
28 April 2026 · The Standard →