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Media Council of Kenya — organization that conducts surveys on journalist working conditions and collaborated with Kenya Union of Journalists on 2026 studies on pay and mental health.

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August 2026
17 AugCapital News
NAIROBI, Kenya, Aug 17 – The Media Council of Kenya (MCK) has called on the Director of Public Prosecutions (DPP) and the Inspector General of Police to urgently investigate and prosecute those behind a growing wave of attacks against journalists. …
18 Journalists, Two Drivers Attacked in Two Months, MCK Says
14 AugCitizen Digital
… State House has also invited accredited media crews to cover the event, with journalists required to provide their media house details, identification numbers and valid Media Council of Kenya accreditation numbers before accessing the venue.
Ruto set to attend Kenya Music Festivals 2026 State concert in Bungoma
July 2026
17 JulCapital News
… The Media Council of Kenya (MCK) said The Star photojournalist Enos Teche was assaulted and his camera confiscated by armed, masked men believed to be plainclothes security officers while covering disturbances at AC Primary School polling station. …
‘Niko Kadi’ mobiliser Allan Ademba to be arraigned after Ol Kalou Arrest
17 JulCapital News
… The Media Council of Kenya (MCK) said The Star photojournalist Enos Teche was assaulted and his camera confiscated by armed, masked men believed to be plainclothes security officers while covering disturbances at AC Primary School polling station. …
‘Niko Kadi’ mobiliser Allan Ademba to be arraigned after Ol Kalou Arrest
16 JulCapital News
NAIROBI,Kenya July 16 – The Media Council of Kenya (MCK) has condemned what it described as targeted attacks against journalists covering the Ol Kalou parliamentary by-election, accusing security agencies of failing to protect media workers and demanding immediate action against …
Journalists assaulted, equipment seized in Ol Kalou poll as MCK demands police action
16 JulThe 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-election
13 JulThe Standard
… The call was made during a mental health reporting training in Kakamega organised by the Media Council of Kenya (MCK) in partnership with Basic Needs Basic Rights Kenya on Tuesday. …
Journalists at risk of burnout as MCK pushes for better mental health reporting and support
9 JulCitizen Digital
Media Council of Kenya honours Fred Obachi Machoka for 50 years in broadcasting By Brian Kimani July 09, 2026 05:28 (EAT) Add as a Preferred Source on Google Follow us Follow on Whatsapp Follow on Google Follow on Twitter Renowned radio presenter Fred Obachi Machoka honoured by t …
Media Council of Kenya honours Fred Obachi Machoka for 50 years in broadcasting
June 2026
28 JunThe Standard
… Any grievances against media reports must be pursued through lawful mechanisms such as the courts or the Media Council of Kenya, not through force or covert operations. …
Intimidation will not silence media or suppress truth
3 JunCapital News
NAIROBI, Kenya Jun 3 – The Media Council of Kenya (MCK) has asked media practitioners intending to vie for elective positions in the next General Election to formally notify the council. …
Journalists Eyeing 2027 Seats Must Notify MCK – CEO David Omwoyo

Society

Kenya records 92 press freedom violations in 2025

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The Kenya National Commission on Human Rights has raised concern over attacks on journalists, noting that Kenya recorded 92 verified press freedom violations in 2025, with physical assaults accounting for 67 per cent of the cases. The commission called for prompt investigations into crimes against journalists and urged the government to protect media practitioners against physical, digital and legal harassment.

2 November 2026 · Capital News →

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Kenya records 92 press freedom violations in 2025
The Kenya National Commission on Human Rights has raised concern over attacks on journalists, noting that Kenya recorded 92 verified press freedom violations in 2025, with physical assaults accounting for 67 per cent of the cases. The commission called for prompt investigations into crimes against journalists and urged the government to protect media practitioners against physical, digital and legal harassment.
2 November 2026 · Capital News →

Saturday 31 October

Journalists trained on responsible election reporting for 2027 polls
Civil society groups, public commissions and the National Police Service have trained journalists, bloggers and content creators on professional and impartial election coverage ahead of the August 2027 General Election. The workshops, held in Nakuru by International Justice Mission and Mid-Rift Human Rights Network, emphasised fact-checking and collaboration with institutions including IEBC, NCIC, IPOA and NPS to promote peaceful and credible electoral processes.
31 October 2026 · Capital News →
Journalists in Kenya face poor pay, mental health crisis
A survey by the Kenya Union of Journalists and Media Council of Kenya found that 65 per cent of journalists reported moderate to severe depressive symptoms including suicidal thoughts, with many earning below Sh50,000 monthly against a national average of Sh86,000. The editorial argues that journalists' economic vulnerability and workplace exploitation undermines their ability to hold governments accountable and serve the public interest.
31 October 2026 · The Standard →

Friday 30 October

Survey: 52% of Kenyan journalists earn below Sh50,000 monthly
A Kenya Union of Journalists and Media Council of Kenya survey of 120 journalists found that 52 per cent earn less than Sh50,000 a month, while 55 per cent work as correspondents, freelancers or contributors without permanent employment. The survey also found 48 per cent had no salary review in over three years and 82 per cent received no allowances or bonuses.
30 October 2026 · The Standard →
65% of Kenyan journalists report depressive symptoms
A Kenya Union of Journalists and Media Council of Kenya survey found that 65% of 120 journalists interviewed reported moderate to severe depressive symptoms, linked to heavy workloads, long working hours, poor pay, job insecurity, and workplace dissatisfaction. Only 25% had sought professional mental health support in the preceding two years, and 89% were actively seeking employment outside their current workplaces.
30 October 2026 · The Standard →

Sunday 25 October

Muturi urges binding livestreaming rules for 2027 election
Former Public Service Cabinet Secretary Justin Muturi has called for enforceable guidelines to govern livestreaming during the 2027 General Election, citing disruptions during the 2022 results announcement that fueled suspicion and eroded public trust. He wants the Ministry of Information, Media Council of Kenya, political parties and the IEBC to agree on a protocol guaranteeing public access to electoral information and requiring clear explanations for any livestream interruptions.
25 October 2026 · Capital News →

Friday 23 October

Standard alleges MPs orchestrated anti-media protest march
An investigation revealed that an October 2, 2026 demonstration against Standard Media Group was politically planned and motivated, with two pro-government MPs allegedly at the centre and mobilisers reportedly paid over Sh400,000 to participate. The Standard calls on police to act on the findings and says the State has a constitutional duty to protect journalists and their premises.
23 October 2026 · The Standard →

Thursday 22 October

IPOA investigates arrest of Citizen TV journalist Francis Ode
The Independent Policing Oversight Authority has launched an investigation into the arrest and detention of Citizen TV journalist Francis Ode, who was apprehended on October 20 while covering fuel-price demonstrations in Nairobi's CBD and later released. IPOA will examine police records and interview officers to determine whether the arrest complied with the law and established procedures.
22 October 2026 · The Standard →

Thursday 15 October

Bolt launches Bolt Plus subscription service in Kenya
Bolt unveiled Bolt Plus, a subscription service offering customers 10% cashback on rides, free delivery on eligible orders, priority driver matching, and three free ride cancellations monthly, starting at Ksh.280 a month or Ksh.899 annually, with an introductory rate of Ksh.119 per month for the first six months.
15 October 2026 · Citizen Digital →

Monday 12 October

Nakuru county cracks down on gangs ahead of 2027 election
Nakuru County has intensified operations against criminal gangs operating in low-income neighbourhoods, with the county commissioner warning that politicians could recruit them to fuel violence during the 2027 General Election. The region has also launched a toll-free hotline and SMS service (107) under an Early Warning and Early Response initiative to help address the security threat.
12 October 2026 · Capital News →

Tuesday 6 October

Senators honour veteran journalist Fred Machokaa's 50 years
Senators honoured Royal Media Services veteran journalist Fred Obachi Machokaa on Wednesday as he prepares to celebrate 50 years in journalism this Saturday at the Ulinzi Sports Complex in Nairobi. The senators praised his career and recalled how Machokaa entertained them during their childhood.
6 October 2026 · Citizen Digital →

Sunday 4 October

Government engaging influencers to advance its agenda
Dennis Itumbi, Head of Presidential Special Projects and Creative Economy, confirmed the government's plan to include social media influencers to advocate for its programs, saying it is one of 43 systems being endorsed and was part of the UDA manifesto. Itumbi said influencers will have higher reach than mainstream media and should participate in telling the government's story at a factual level.
4 October 2026 · Citizen Digital →

Saturday 3 October

Fred Machoka's radio career began with 1975 talent competition win
An opinion piece reflects on how broadcaster Fred Obachi Machoka, a former GSU officer, won a Sanyo radio talent competition in 1975 and was subsequently invited to work at Voice of Kenya (VOK), now KBC, after a producer was impressed by his baritone voice.
3 October 2026 · The Standard →

Friday 2 October

Pro-government protesters gather at Standard Group over coverage
Pro-government demonstrators gathered outside Standard Group headquarters on October 2, 2026 protesting what they described as negative coverage of President William Ruto's administration. The opinion piece argues that while politicians have the right to challenge reporting through corrections and legal remedies, political pressure directed at journalists or media houses should not become normal.
2 October 2026 · The Standard →

Monday 28 September

Access to information alone does not guarantee informed public
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 →

Saturday 19 September

Kenya Editors Guild announces ninth annual convention in November
The Kenya Editors Guild will hold its 9th Annual Editors' Convention in Mombasa in late November, themed "Navigating the Storm: Media Resilience on the Road to 2027." The event will bring together editors, media leaders, journalists and partners to reflect on industry challenges, with the first day dedicated to a masterclass for reporters.
19 September 2026 · The Standard →

Thursday 17 September

Sports streaming offers Kenyan broadcasters audience and revenue opportunities
Live sports remain valuable assets for sustainable media globally. Kenyan broadcasters can use sports streaming to extend traditional TV and radio reach while developing new audience engagement and revenue models through mobile-centric consumption.
17 September 2026 · Citizen Digital →

Wednesday 9 September

Press freedom under threat; journalist abduction signals democratic risk
An opinion piece argues that threats to journalists and media freedom pose an existential risk to Kenya's democracy, citing the abduction of Standard Group Associate Editor Alex Kiprotich as evidence of a gap between constitutional guarantees of freedom and actual practice.
9 September 2026 · The Standard →

Friday 4 September

Karua warns Kenya Kwanza's power days numbered
People's Liberation Party leader Martha Karua accused the Kenya Kwanza administration of ruling through fear, abductions, intimidation and impunity, saying voters will challenge its hold on power in the 2027 General Election.
4 September 2026 · Capital News →

Thursday 3 September

Interior CS vows legal action over Standard journalist abduction
Interior Cabinet Secretary Kipchumba Murkomen has warned that anyone found responsible for the abduction of Standard Group Associate Editor Alex Kiprotich will face legal consequences, describing the incident as "barbaric" and pledging a proper investigation. Kiprotich was seized from his vehicle on the Gilgil-Nakuru highway on Tuesday night and held for about nine hours before being found safe near Masinga Dam.
3 September 2026 · Capital News →
Gachagua says police cannot credibly probe own abduction case
Former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua has accused the police of shielding senior officers from investigation into the abduction of Standard Group Associate Editor Alex Kiprotich on Tuesday. Gachagua dismissed Inspector General Douglas Kanja's directive to investigate as pointless, saying police cannot credibly investigate their own seniors.
3 September 2026 · The Standard →

Wednesday 2 September

Police chief denies role in editor's abduction, orders investigation
Police IG Douglas Kanja has denied National Police Service involvement in the abduction of Standard Group Associate Editor Alex Kiprotich along the Gilgil–Nakuru Road, and directed the Anti-Abduction Unit to investigate the identity of the armed men responsible. The NPS condemned kidnapping and abduction intended to interfere with press freedom, pledging to bring those responsible to justice.
2 September 2026 · Citizen Digital →
NPS launches investigation into abduction of Standard Group editor
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 →
MCK demands investigation into Standard Group editor abduction
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 →
Standard editor found safe after abduction near Masinga Dam
Alex Kiprotich, a senior editor at The Standard, was abducted by armed men on Tuesday night along the Gilgil–Nakuru Road and found dumped near Masinga Dam nine hours later. Standard Group CEO Chaacha Mwita condemned the incident and linked it to Kiprotich's investigative reporting, expressing concerns over potential state involvement.
2 September 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Meru journalists protest assaults on colleagues from Standard, K24
Journalists in Meru protested on September 2, 2026, against the abduction of Standard Group Associate Editor Alex Kiprotich and the assault on K24 journalist Nelson Mutwiri. Press club leaders expressed outrage over rising incidents of journalist harassment ahead of the August 10, 2027 General Elections.
2 September 2026 · The Standard →
MCK calls for investigation into abduction of Standard editor
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 →

Tuesday 1 September

Standard Group's Associate Editor Alex Kiprotich abducted
Standard Group's Associate Editor Alex Kiprotich was abducted by unknown people along the Gilgil-Nakuru Road shortly before 9:20pm. The CEO states this is the second targeting of Kiprotich in two months and links the abduction to state pressure on the news organisation.
1 September 2026 · The Standard →

Monday 24 August

FKF condemns violence after Gor Mahia's Super Cup loss
Chaos erupted after Tusker defeated Gor Mahia 3-1 in the FKF Super Cup at Nyayo National Stadium on August 23, with frustrated fans invading the pitch, damaging stadium property, and clashing with police who deployed tear gas. The FKF has condemned the violence and disorder, warning that such incidents endanger players, journalists, officials and the public.
24 August 2026 · Citizen Digital →

Wednesday 19 August

Media stakeholders warn attacks on journalists create information blackout
Kenya Union of Journalists and a High Court advocate have warned that attacks on journalists and destruction of their equipment during political events prevent Kenyans from accessing information, violating constitutional protections including freedom to seek and impart information. The Media Council of Kenya reports that 18 journalists and at least two drivers have been assaulted or injured in the past two months.
19 August 2026 · The Standard →