The association welcomed Odee’s release from police custody but maintained that authorities must establish the circumstances surrounding his arrest and what happened to him while detained.

MCK Meru Regional Coordinator Jacob Nyongesa emphasised the importance of responsible journalism in keeping communities informed about development initiatives

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.

Kibagendi said users should scrutinise the methodology behind online voting platforms before attaching significance to the percentages and rankings displayed.

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

Omwoyo said public communicators were custodians of government information and had a responsibility to ensure it reaches citizens accurately and on time.

Organised by the Media Council of Kenya (MCK), the inaugural regional forum is part of the Council’s programme to promote responsible journalism at school level and strengthen media and information literacy among young people.

Evans Teddy, Regional Coordinator for MCK in the Kisumu Region, emphasized the Council’s progress and future plans.

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