Media Council of Kenya

Media Council of Kenya An independent national institution established by the Media Council Act, 2013 for purposes of setting of media standards and ensuring compliance.

The Media Council of Kenya is an independent national institution established by the Media Council Kenya Act, No. 46 of 2013 for purposes of setting of media standards and ensuring compliance with those standards as envisaged by Article 34(5) on Freedom of the Media of the Constitution of Kenya. The Council is guided by the vision of a society where media freedom is respected, upheld, protected an

d maintained and where journalists, media practitioners and media houses are professional, responsible and adhere to media ethics. The Council is run on a co-regulation model where it receives modest funding from the Government while at the same time it levies media houses and individual journalists. The funds are used in running the several activities the MCK undertakes.

Cheers to a Joyous and prosperous season...
24/12/2024

Cheers to a Joyous and prosperous season...

Investing in the next generation of journalists: We're thrilled to unveil the Jan-March 2025 cohort. Congratulations to ...
19/12/2024

Investing in the next generation of journalists: We're thrilled to unveil the Jan-March 2025 cohort. Congratulations to the successful applicants; seize the moment, your media career awaits!

Maintaining standards: Media Associations asked to lead efforts towards professionalism.More: https://bit.ly/3OXJLT8
18/12/2024

Maintaining standards: Media Associations asked to lead efforts towards professionalism.

More: https://bit.ly/3OXJLT8

16/12/2024
Media Council of Kenya pledges to enhance mental wellbeing of journalistsMore:https://bit.ly/4gCEo7K
16/12/2024

Media Council of Kenya pledges to enhance mental wellbeing of journalists

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Mourning tireless chronicler of justice...
16/12/2024

Mourning tireless chronicler of justice...

Hope as Government Signals Support for Struggling Media: The Cabinet Secretary for Ministry of Information, Communicatio...
13/12/2024

Hope as Government Signals Support for Struggling Media: The Cabinet Secretary for Ministry of Information, Communications & The Digital Economy KE Dr Margaret Nyambura Ndung’u came with a bag of goodies to today’s roundtable with media stakeholders. Top of the list was a pledge to clear pending bills owed by the Government to the media and the constitution of the
Media Council of Kenya Board.

The Editorial Heads and Chief Executives from various media houses, including foreign media operating in the country also came with their bag of grievances!

More: https://bit.ly/3OUGCUc

Underway in Nairobi: Cabinet Secretary for Ministry of Information, Communications & The Digital Economy KE Dr Margaret...
13/12/2024

Underway in Nairobi: Cabinet Secretary for Ministry of Information, Communications & The Digital Economy KE Dr Margaret Nyambura Ndung’u’s roundtable with key media stakeholders to discuss the state of Government- Media relations. The meeting bringing together Editorial Heads and Chief Executives drawn from various media houses, has accorded the CS an opportunity to hear directly from industry leaders, including on the pressing issues affecting the Kenyan media industry and its role in shaping public discourse.

Sixty-one years strong!
11/12/2024

Sixty-one years strong!

What ails Kenya's media industry? Find out this Friday as media stakeholders talk out...
11/12/2024

What ails Kenya's media industry? Find out this Friday as media stakeholders talk out...

Seeking Solutions to Industry Woes: In anticipation of this Friday's Media Leadership Dialogue with Ministry of Informa...
11/12/2024

Seeking Solutions to Industry Woes: In anticipation of this Friday's Media Leadership Dialogue with Ministry of Information, Communications & The Digital Economy KE , Cabinet Secretary Dr. Margaret Ndung'u, Kenya's media stakeholders met today to discuss pressing industry issues. Media Council of Kenya CEO David Omwoyo expressed optimism, stating; "The Council believes this dialogue will provide a platform for open and constructive discussions, strengthening the partnership between the media and government and shaping the future of the media landscape."

Bridging the Gap: We were recently at Meru University to explore ways of improving journalism education. More: https://...
10/12/2024

Bridging the Gap: We were recently at Meru University to explore ways of improving journalism education.

More: https://bit.ly/4fY8oed

Navigating the AI Age: Media Council of Kenya and Internews in Kenya partner to promote responsible AI in media. More...
09/12/2024

Navigating the AI Age: Media Council of Kenya and
Internews in Kenya partner to promote responsible AI in media.

More: https://bit.ly/4fheFkc

Concerned about data protection and digital rights? Join us for a crucial stakeholder validation session to discuss the ...
07/12/2024

Concerned about data protection and digital rights? Join us for a crucial stakeholder validation session to discuss the future of digital media in Kenya.

Accreditation: Are you a journalist, public communications officer or media practitioner committed to ethical profession...
04/12/2024

Accreditation: Are you a journalist, public communications officer or media practitioner committed to ethical professional and impactful reporting?

The Media Council of Kenya's team is on standby at underway at Tom Mboya University in Homa Bay. Pass by our exhibition booth to know more about our upcoming January 2025 accreditation cycle!

04/12/2024

County Government Of Homa Bay
Governor Gladys Wanga interacts with our Media and Journalists Accreditation process at the ongoing 2024 Public Relations Society of Kenya - PRSK Annual Summit at Tom Mboya University in Homa Bay.

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County Government Of Homa Bay Governor Gladys Wanga interacts with our Media and Journalists Accreditation process at the ongoing 2024 Public Relations Society of Kenya - PRSK Annual Summit at Tom Mboya University in Homa Bay.

Trailblazing: Media Council of Kenya CEO David Omwoyo takes global media leaders through the intricacies of our media Industrial Placement programme during a session organised by UNESCO in the framework of the 10th International Day to End Impunity for Crimes against Journalists at the African Union Headquarters in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia on 7 November 2024.

The Kenya press clubs information portal launch is around the corner. You don’t want to miss it! #MCKPressClubs #KePressClubs

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