Also known as: KEG · the Guild
Kenya Editors Guild — organization that defends media freedom and condemns attacks on journalists, responding to incidents across East Africa.
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Capital News
… The Kenya Editors Guild has separately condemned the assault of journalists covering the events, terming the incidents an attack on media freedom and the public’s right to information. …
Orengo condemns ‘Cowardly’ attack on journalists in Homa BayCitizen Digital
… The violence meted on journalists and residents has been condemned by Kenya Editors Guild and Amnesty International who have have called on the Inspector General of Police Douglas Kanja to move with speed and arrest the perpetrators. …
Ugly scenes rock Linda Mwananchi rally in Homa BayCitizen Digital
Kenya Editors Guild condemns assault of journalists in Homa Bay By Roy Ouma August 16, 2026 06:58 (EAT) Add as a Preferred Source on Google Follow us Follow on Whatsapp Follow on Google Follow on Twitter A convoy of Linda Mwananchi leaders seen trespassing Homa Bay County. …
Kenya Editors Guild condemns assault of journalists in Homa BayCapital News
… IEBC proposes mandatory campaign bank accounts for 2027 polls IEBC targets August release of campaign finance rules Ethekon said the IEBC remains bound by a Memorandum of Understanding with the Kenya Media Sector Working Group, comprising the Kenya Editors Guild and the Kenya Uni …
Ethekon rejects ‘unfounded propaganda’ IEBC will ban live election results streaming in 2027The Standard
… Ethekon added that the commission remains bound by a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Kenya Media Sector Working Group, which includes the Kenya Union of Journalists (KUJ) and the Kenya Editors Guild (KEG), to facilitate election coverage. …
Lawyer defends media's right to election results as Senate weighs livestream banCapital News
… A recipient of the 2025 Press Freedom Warrior Award from the Kenya Editors Guild, Makali is widely recognised for his advocacy of press freedom, human rights and good governance. …
Maraga Appoints Mkawasi Mcharo, Veteran Journalist David Makali to Key Campaign RolesThe Standard
Audio By VocalizeThe Media Council of Kenya (MCK), the Kenya Editors Guild and the Kenya Union of Journalists (KUJ) have strongly condemned the assault on journalists and confiscation of media equipment during the Ol Kalou parliamentary by-election, describing the incidents as a …
Media bodies condemn attacks on journalists during Ol Kalou by-electionThe Standard
Audio By VocalizeVeteran journalist Muliro Telewa is dead. [File,Standard] The Kenya Editors Guild (KEG) has mourned veteran journalist and former British Broadcasting Corporation (BBC) presenter Muliro Telewa, describing him as a committed and ethical journalist who leaves a las …
'An enduring mark on African media,' editors say of veteran scribe TelewaThe Standard
… The East African Press Councils (EAPC) and the Kenya Editors Guild condemned the move, warning that attacks on media freedom pose a threat to democracy and independent journalism."A free press is indispensable to democracy. …
US Senator Risch calls for review of Uganda security ties over media shutdownThe Standard
… Gachagua urged media houses and journalists to remain united and resist intimidation, while calling on the Kenya Editors Guild and international organisations that protect journalists to defend press freedom in Kenya and Uganda. …
Gachagua condemns attacks on journalists, NTV Uganda shutdownSiaya Governor James Orengo condemned attacks on journalists from Royal Media Services, KTN, K24, and other outlets covering the Linda Mwananchi political tour in Homa Bay on Sunday, calling the violence, equipment theft, and intimidation a direct threat to media freedom. The attacks occurred during violence that left one person dead and 46 others injured.
17 August 2026 · Capital News →
Siaya Governor James Orengo condemned attacks on journalists from Royal Media Services, KTN, K24, and other outlets covering the Linda Mwananchi political tour in Homa Bay on Sunday, calling the violence, equipment theft, and intimidation a direct threat to media freedom. The attacks occurred during violence that left one person dead and 46 others injured.
17 August 2026 · Capital News →
Ugly scenes marked Linda Mwananchi rallies in Homa Bay County on Sunday, with one vehicle torched, several people including journalists injured, and 17 suspects arrested. Attacks on supporters began Saturday night when goons attacked a hotel and blocked roads to a planned church service, while youths from both the Linda Mwananchi movement and pro-government groups armed themselves and clashed.
16 August 2026 · Citizen Digital →
The Kenya Editors Guild has condemned the alleged assault of two Kisumu-based AFP journalists, Fred Ooko and Brian Ongoro, while covering a Linda Mwananchi rally in Homa Bay Town. According to the Guild, the journalists were dragged along the road, beaten with clubs, and robbed of press cards, driving licences, cameras, and other belongings by armed youths.
16 August 2026 · Citizen Digital →
The Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission dismissed reports that it intends to restrict live streaming of election results during the 2027 General Election, with Chairperson Edung Ethekon describing such claims as "unfounded propaganda" and reaffirming the commission's commitment to media access and transparency.
30 July 2026 · Capital News →
A lawyer says the media has the right to collect and report election results from polling stations, and that livestreaming election results is an important transparency safeguard. The Senate is considering a bill that would remove the requirement for IEBC to livestream polling station results and replace it with electronic transmission to tallying centres.
30 July 2026 · The Standard →
United Green Movement presidential candidate David Maraga has appointed diaspora leader Mkawasi Mcharo as Co-Executive Director for strategy, policy and diaspora affairs, and veteran journalist David Makali as Communication Coordinator for his 2027 presidential campaign.
20 July 2026 · Capital News →
The Media Council of Kenya, Kenya Editors Guild, and Kenya Union of Journalists have condemned assaults on journalists and confiscation of media equipment during the Ol Kalou parliamentary by-election, calling these incidents a grave attack on press freedom and calling for police action against those responsible.
16 July 2026 · The Standard →
Muliro Telewa, a veteran journalist and former BBC presenter, has died while receiving treatment at a hospital in Nakuru. The Kenya Editors Guild remembered him for his distinctive presentation style, editorial depth, and commitment to ethical journalism, noting he left an enduring mark on the African media landscape.
7 July 2026 · The Standard →
US Senator Jim Risch called for a review of the US-Uganda security relationship following General Muhoozi Kainerugaba's closure of NTV Uganda and Daily Monitor, saying attacks on free speech raised concerns over Muhoozi's suitability to lead Uganda's military. Kenya Editors Guild and East African Press Councils condemned the move, with Kenya Editors Guild President Zubeidah Kananu stating that "a free press is indispensable to democracy" and must be protected.
30 June 2026 · The Standard →
Former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua has raised concerns over what he describes as a growing crackdown on the media in Kenya and across East Africa by leaders, citing incidents including the attempted abduction of a Standard Group Associate Editor and the closure of NTV Uganda, Spark TV and Daily Monitor by Uganda's Military Chief General Muhoozi Kainerugaba.
30 June 2026 · The Standard →
Kenya's Editors Guild has condemned Uganda's President Yoweri Museveni's shutdown of Nation Media Group outlets, calling it a threat to press freedom and democratic accountability. The closure followed an order by Uganda's Chief of Defence Forces to shut two leading media outlets, Daily Monitor and NTV Uganda, allegedly linked to critical coverage of the country's leadership.
29 June 2026 · The Standard →
Standard Group journalists won top honours at the inaugural Voices of Impact: HIV & STIs Reporting Media Awards 2026, with Mercy Kahenda winning the Print Journalism category and Rosa Agutu winning the TV Feature/Documentary category. Agutu attributed her success to rigorous field reporting and credible sourcing, and noted that producing stories on HIV-related issues required patience and sensitivity to overcome survivors' reluctance to share experiences due to stigma.
20 June 2026 · The Standard →
The Kenya Editors Guild has condemned the barring of journalists from Standard Media Group and Mediamax from covering a public event in Naivasha, calling it a dangerous attack on press freedom. The Guild criticized derogatory remarks about the ownership of The Standard and warned that exclusion, intimidation, and vilification of critical journalism undermine constitutional guarantees of media independence.
7 May 2026 · The Standard →
Supreme Court Judge Isaac Lenaola has urged stronger collaboration between the Judiciary and media to strengthen public trust and promote accurate information, emphasizing that both institutions share responsibility in countering misinformation and that the Judiciary will provide media summaries to enhance accurate reporting of court decisions.
5 May 2026 · Capital News →
Andy Kagwa, who served at Standard Media Group for 31 years in roles ranging from reporter to newsroom leadership, has retired. Colleagues described him as a compassionate and empathetic leader known for listening and helping staff with personal and professional challenges.
5 May 2026 · The Standard →
An opinion piece argues that while Kenya's 2010 Constitution promised press freedom, the reality has been more complex, with overt violence against journalists declining but non-legislative pressures—particularly government control of advertising revenue—becoming subtle but widespread threats to editorial independence.
3 May 2026 · The Standard →
A report by the Association of Media Women in Kenya reveals that nearly 38.7 per cent of women journalists identify sexual harassment as a major concern, with slow institutional response and workplace culture discouraging reporting. The media sector struggles to retain women, with only 13.2 per cent remaining beyond 15 years of experience.
30 April 2026 · The Standard →