By Nyang’au Araka For half a century, Fred Obachi Machoka has been been the soundtrack of Kenyan homes, the voice that introduced generations to music, culture and conversation, and a familiar companion on radio and television across changing eras. Now, as he marks 50 years in broadcasting, Kenya’s media fraternity is preparing to celebrate not […]

By KPC Reporter The Media Council of Kenya (MCK) and the Kenya Editors Guild (KEG) have led the country’s media fraternity in mourning veteran journalist Muliro Telewa who died recently. They described him as a fearless defender of press freedom and one of Kenya’s most accomplished journalists. In a condolence message, MCK said that Telewa’s […]

By KPC Reporter The Media Council of Kenya (MCK) has announced that journalists, editors, and media practitioners are free to contest elective positions in the 2027 General Election, while unveiling strict measures to protect the credibility of the media industry. In a press statement issued on Friday, the Council said national leadership thrives on diverse […]

By Josiah Kariuki The 5th East African Broadcasting Convention 2026 has renewed calls for African media houses to embrace artificial intelligence while safeguarding ethics, credibility, and authentic storytelling in an increasingly digital world. Held at a Nairobi hotel the convention has brought together regulators, broadcasters, journalists, policymakers, media executives, and young innovators. On Tuesday, attendees […]

High school journalism club patrons are set to benefit from responsible digital engagement and creative storytelling skills after undergoing Media and Information Literacy (MIL) training ahead of the Western Region Journalism Expo. The sensitisation forum, held in Busia County, brought together more than 50 patrons from Busia, Bungoma, Kakamega, Vihiga, and Siaya counties. The Media […]

The Media Council of Kenya (MCK) has called on media institutions to prioritise the mental health of journalists and media practitioners as a professional and ethical responsibility. Speaking during the session, Director for Media Training and Development Victor Bwire noted that journalists often cope with stress in unhealthy ways that hinder their productivity. “Journalists are […]

By Job Maangi The Retirement Benefits Authority (RBA), in partnership with the Media Council of Kenya (MCK), has launched a new grants programme to support journalists in reporting on retirement savings and pension issues. The initiative, unveiled this week, offers travel grants of up to KShs 10,000 to MCK‑accredited journalists and media practitioners, aiming to […]

By Mercy A. Media stakeholders have called for urgent reforms, stronger protections for journalists and renewed commitment to ethical reporting as the country approaches a critical political period. Speaking during World Press Freedom Day at Strathmore University, Supreme Court Judge Isaac Lenaola underscored that press freedom is not optional in a democracy but a shared […]

By Nyang’au Araka Weekly consumption of media content now shows platforms like WhatsApp, Facebook, TikTok, and YouTube collectively overtaking television in Kenya. This is according to the Media Council of Kenya’s State of Media 2025 survey, which placed social media at 27% compared to TV’s 25%, marking a definitive crossover: digital growth is no longer […]

By KPC Reporter The sharp sound of whistles cut through the mid-morning air in Kisii as journalists, clad in beige press jackets, marched through the streets holding bold banners. It was an unmistakable symbol of both identity and defiance. Behind them, an ambulance followed in traffic, its presence an almost accidental metaphor for a profession […]