Also known as: MCK · Media Council of Kenya's
Media Council of Kenya — regulatory and advocacy body for Kenya's media industry, condemns attacks on journalists and promotes press freedom.
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Citizen Digital
… 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. …
Citizen TV maintains dominance as Kenya’s most-watched station - MCK reportThe Standard
… The Media Council of Kenya reports that 90 per cent of outlets are unable to pay salaries, with some struggling even to cover electricity bills. …
Why The Standard is paying the price for speaking the truthThe Standard
Audio By VocalizeAs the world commemorates World Press Freedom Day, the Media Council of Kenya (MCK) and media stakeholders have intensified calls for professionalism and the personal welfare of journalists. …
Media owners and government support the welfare of journalistsThe Standard
… The Media Council of Kenya has called for a review of colonial relics still buried inside Kenya’s media laws.The Covid-19 pandemic may be gone, but its ripple effect on media freedom continues to be felt to date. …
Press Freedom Day: It is not yet Uhuru for Kenya's mediaThe Standard
… 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 summitAllan Ademba, a mobiliser for the Niko Kadi civic initiative, was arrested during the Ol Kalou parliamentary by-election for filming without accreditation and is expected to be arraigned. The by-election was marked by violence and assaults on journalists, including attacks on photojournalists from The Star and Nation Media Group.
17 July 2026 · Capital News →
Allan Ademba, a mobiliser for the Niko Kadi civic initiative, was arrested during the Ol Kalou parliamentary by-election for filming without accreditation and is expected to be arraigned. The by-election was marked by violence and assaults on journalists, including attacks on photojournalists from The Star and Nation Media Group.
17 July 2026 · Capital News →
Allan Ademba, a mobiliser for the Niko Kadi civic initiative, was arrested during the Ol Kalou parliamentary by-election for filming without accreditation. The by-election saw multiple attacks on journalists, including assaults on photojournalist Enos Teche and NMG's Brygettes Ngana and her cameraperson.
17 July 2026 · Capital News →
The Media Council of Kenya condemned attacks on journalists covering the Ol Kalou parliamentary by-election, including assaults and confiscation of equipment by armed men, and accused security agencies of failing to protect media workers. MCK described the incidents as part of a deliberate pattern aimed at intimidating journalists and obstructing press freedom.
16 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 →
The Media Council of Kenya (MCK) and Basic Needs Basic Rights Kenya organised a mental health reporting training in Kakamega for journalists from Kisumu, Kakamega, Busia and Siaya counties to equip them with skills on responsible mental health reporting, promote self-care among media practitioners, and encourage balanced reporting that reduces stigma surrounding mental illness.
13 July 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 Standard's editorial rejects what it calls intimidation of journalists, following an attempted abduction of Associate Editor Alex Kiprotich. The piece argues that a free press is essential to democracy and that the timing of the incident, days after President William Ruto publicly criticized the Standard Group, raises serious questions.
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 →
According to the Media Council of Kenya's State of the Media 2025 Survey, social media has become the leading primary source of news for Kenyans at 39 per cent, ahead of TV (31 per cent) and radio (21 per cent). However, when combined, traditional media still commands a lead as news sources, and 79 per cent of Kenyans continue to express trust in traditional media.
29 May 2026 · The Standard →
The Media Council of Kenya has launched the Students Journalism Expo initiative to encourage secondary school students to develop interest in media practice. The inaugural regional event in Nyanza saw at least 41 schools from six counties participate, with students showcasing work in news, sports, radio, podcasts, photography, and videography.
25 May 2026 · The Standard →
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 →
A Pan-African Media Summit exposed the industrialisation of electoral information manipulation in Africa through deepfakes, AI-generated content, and algorithm-driven outrage designed to erode trust in democratic processes rather than persuade voters. East Africa, including Tanzania's recent elections, has already witnessed signs of coordinated information interference aimed at seeding doubt in electoral legitimacy.
17 May 2026 · Capital News →
Royal Media Services won several awards at the 2026 Annual Media Excellence Awards by the Media Council of Kenya, including a Lifetime Achievement Award for Managing Director Wachira Waruru and the Best Prime Time Production award. News Gang won in the Media Freedom category.
16 May 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Information and Digital Economy Cabinet Secretary William Kabogo told the Senate that Kenya has legal, regulatory and administrative safeguards to protect children from harm online, including subsidiary regulations, industry guidelines, ethical codes, and interventions by the Data Protection Commissioner, Media Council of Kenya, Kenya Film Classification Board and State Department for Children Services. Kabogo said these instruments are aligned to international treaties and UN guidance.
14 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 →
World Press Freedom Day events in Kenya highlighted growing threats to press freedom and declining public trust in media, with the Media Council of Kenya's 2025 report showing 54 per cent of Kenyans perceive government reporting as unfair. The National Police Service pledged to improve its relationship with journalists ahead of the 2027 General Election.
5 May 2026 · The Standard →
According to the Media Council of Kenya's State of the Media 2025 report, The Standard Newspaper readership declined from 19.6 per cent in 2024 to 18 per cent in 2025, yet the publication remains one of Kenya's most widely read and trusted news sources. The report shows social media has become the primary news source for 39 per cent of Kenyans, while weekly newspaper readership has fallen to 13 per cent from 29 per cent in 2022.
5 May 2026 · The Standard →
Daily television viewership in Kenya fell to 57 percent in 2025 from 63 percent in 2024, as digital platforms and social media emerge as the leading news source for Kenyans, though TV remains influential during prime time (7pm–10pm), with 73 percent of viewers tuning in during those hours.
4 May 2026 · Capital News →
According to Kenya's State of the Media 2025 Survey Report, 79 percent of Kenyans express some level of trust in the media, showing improvement in confidence; however, 46 percent believe media coverage of government is unfair, and 28 percent cite misinformation as their top concern.
4 May 2026 · Capital News →
According to the Media Council of Kenya's 2025 State of the Media Report, 39% of Kenyans used social media as their main news source in 2025, with TV at 31% and radio declining to 21% from 26% in 2024. TV viewership also dropped from 63% in 2024 to 57% in 2025, while 34% of respondents occasionally used AI platforms for news.
4 May 2026 · Citizen Digital →
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 →
The Standard's editorial says the media industry in Kenya is in crisis, with 90 per cent of outlets unable to pay salaries and over 2,000 journalists losing jobs in five years. The Standard Group claims the government owes it Sh1.2 billion in pending advertising bills, which it characterizes as a systematic attack on press freedom.
4 May 2026 · The Standard →
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 →
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 →
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 →