By KPC Reporter The Media Council of Kenya (MCK) has urged media managers to sharpen internal strategies to stay competitive and financially sustainable in a rapidly evolving industry. Speaking during a breakfast meeting, MCK Director of Media Training and Development Victor Bwire called on media leaders to strengthen internal systems that guide both business and […]

By KPC Reporter The Media Council of Kenya (MCK) has called on government agencies to strengthen media relations and adopt structured communication strategies to enhance credibility and public trust. Speaking during a senior management training for the Public Service Superannuation Fund (PSSF), MCK Director for Media Training and Development Victor Bwire underscored the importance of […]

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 Nyang’au Araka Nairobi will host the inaugural Pan-African Media Summit from May 13–14, 2026. The event will bring together editors, journalists, scholars, and media stakeholders from more than 20 African countries to deliberate on the future of journalism on the continent. Leaders representing four media organizations behind the Summit signed the statement, with David […]

By Victor Bwire As the wave of misinformation, harmful content, and the clamor for a clean information sphere grows globally, players in the information space are developing innovative interventions to equip users, especially the youth, with the skills and tools to use and produce media content responsibly. Increasingly, the largest group using media spaces, particularly […]

By Victor Bwire Necessity is the mother of invention, as the saying goes, and it’s happening in Kenya. Journalists and content producers in Kenya continue producing credible and impactful journalism through the provision of secure workspaces, digital infrastructure, collaborative environments, and opportunities for professional development. Where they exist, journalists can feel a sigh of relief […]

The Media Council of Kenya (MCK) has called for stronger collaboration with the Kenya Editors Guild (KEG) to address key challenges facing the media sector. The challenges include sustainability, capacity building, and the promotion of professional and ethical standards. MCK Chairman Maina Muiruri said structured partnerships within the media industry are critical in ensuring that […]

By Ongaga Ongaga The Kenyan media fraternity is mourning the death of journalist Douglas Mudambo, a senior communication officer with the Kenya News Agency (KNA). Mudambo’s passing has drawn tributes from colleagues, leaders, and media stakeholders across the country. In a condolence message, the Media Council of Kenya (MCK) described Mudambo, a Senior Information Officer […]

Women in media have been urged to step up advocacy on critical social issues and use their platforms to drive meaningful change. David Omwoyo, CEO of the Media Council of Kenya (MCK), reaffirmed the Council’s commitment to supporting women journalists through continuous professional development. “We will continue supporting Association of Media Women in Kenya’s efforts […]

The Media Council of Kenya (MCK) has reaffirmed its commitment to ethical and professional journalism as the industry rolls out the revised Code of Conduct for Media Practice. Speaking during a retooling exercise in Kwale County, MCK Mombasa Regional Coordinator Maureen Mudi described the Code as the backbone of credible journalism in an increasingly fast-paced […]