Willow Health Media Chief Executive Officer and Editor-in-Chief Dr Mercy Korir said credible communication was critical to containing disease outbreaks, noting that the response extended beyond hospitals to the information reaching communities.

A 2021 survey by the Media Council of Kenya found that 62 per cent of respondents knew a colleague who had experienced work-related mental health challenges.

For journalists, particularly those covering a general election for the first time, the challenge will not simply be finding and reporting news.

By KPC Reporter The Media Council of Kenya (MCK) has challenged journalists to uphold ethical and professional standards when covering mental health issues. The Council noted that responsible reporting can help combat stigma, improve public understanding and safeguard the dignity of those affected. Speaking at a Mental Health Master Class for journalists in Kakamega, MCK […]

By Ken Bosire As the country debates compensation for victims of recent protests, one group risks being forgotten: journalists. I make this plea as a citizen, a veteran journalist, and a former newsroom leader who deployed reporters into danger so the public could know the truth. I have taken the calls. Reporters trapped between protesters […]

By Monica Nashon Nearly 1,000 residents from Kisumu and neighbouring counties received free medical treatment during a medical camp organised by Jofuambo Welfare Group, a welfare association of journalists from the Lake Basin region. The event attracted a turnout of patients seeking medical consultations, treatment and medication, underscoring the growing challenge of accessing affordable healthcare. […]

By Nyang’au Araka Amnesty International Kenya has raised concern over what it describes as an increasing pattern of harassment, obstruction and physical attacks against journalists covering political and public events across the country. In a statement released on Tuesday, the human rights organisation said several incidents reported between February and May 2026 point to a […]

By KPC Reporter  The Insurance Regulatory Authority (IRA) is in Kisii for a four-day grassroots insurance education initiative dubbed Bima Mashinani. The forum, which ends on Thursday at the Agricultural Training Centre, has attracted more than 320 participants including journalists, teachers, traders, farmers, matatu and boda boda operators, co-operative societies, women and youth groups, as […]

By KPC Reporter The Media Council of Kenya (MCK) has urged journalists to embrace a saving culture and take deliberate steps to secure their financial future. The Council said that the unpredictable nature of media careers makes early retirement planning essential. Speaking during a media sensitisation training on retirement planning and pension reporting at The […]

By KPC Reporter The Media Council of Kenya (MCK) has condemned the violent assault, abduction and harassment of two journalists in Kitale. The Council warned that the incident reflects a growing threat to press freedom in the country. In a press statement issued Sunday, the Council described the attack on journalists George Njoroge and Gilbert […]