By Arnold Ageta Kenya’s media habits are shifting faster than ever, with social media now emerging as the country’s leading source of news. This is according to the Media Council of Kenya’s State of the Media Report 2024, which paints a clear picture of how Kenyans—especially the youth—are changing the way they consume information. The […]

By Courtesy/ MCK East Africa’s journalism is set to undergo a major transformation following the signing of a robust strategic partnership between the Media Council of Kenya (MCK) and the Innovation Foundation for Democracy (IFD). This definitive agreement, formalised via a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) on 11 November 2025, establishes a clear framework for collaboration […]

By KPC Reporter Journalists in Uasin Gishu have been encouraged to uphold professionalism, safety, and ethical reporting as Kenya gears up for the 2027 General Election. Media Council of Kenya (MCK) Nakuru Regional Coordinator Joseph Mecha stated that collaboration with stakeholders will strengthen professional relationships and enhance media sustainability during the election period.  “Today’s meeting […]

By KPC Reporter Veteran journalist Evans Nyakundi has filed an urgent application at the High Court in Nyamira seeking release from civil jail, where he is currently serving a six-month sentence for contempt of court. The court had directed that Nyakundi, a correspondent with Mediamax Network Limited, be jailed on July 28, 2025, after allegedly […]

By KPC Reporter Veteran journalist Evans Nyakundi has filed an urgent application at the High Court in Nyamira seeking release from civil jail, where he is currently serving a six-month sentence for contempt of court. The court has directed that Nyakundi, a correspondent with Mediamax Network Limited, be jailed on July 28, 2025, after allegedly […]

By KPC Reporter  The Media Council of Kenya (MCK) has partnered with the German Embassy in Nairobi to boost press freedom and strengthen journalism’s role in governance and democracy. On Thursday, MCK Chief Executive Officer David Omwoyo hosted Milan Klopprogge, the Embassy’s Head of Communications, for discussions on collaborative initiatives to promote media professionalism in […]

By Nelly Moraa Josephine Karani is a name that would fill pages of a book on television production, in Kenya. Her fingerprints dot the broadcast media landscape, where she has helped shape it as a seasoned journalist, a mentor, and the current International Association of Women in Radio and Television (IAWRT) treasurer and serves the […]

  By KPC Reporter The newly appointed Board of the Media Council of Kenya (MCK) held its inaugural meeting at the Council’s Secretariat in Nairobi on Tuesday. This marked the beginning of its oversight role in a period defined by rapid technological change and complex challenges for the media industry. The meeting, which focused on […]

By Ongaga Ongaga The Media Council of Kenya (MCK) has ushered in a new phase of leadership following the appointment and reappointment of several distinguished individuals to its governing Council. This development signals renewed commitment to the promotion of ethical journalism, media freedom, and professional standards across the country. At the helm is Joseph Maina […]

By Mandere Onyinkwa Kenya has entered a new chapter in media professionalism and accountability with the official enforcement of the Code of Conduct for Media Practice, 2025. Stakeholders have seen this as a landmark development for the country’s media landscape. According to a press statement issued by the Media Council of Kenya (MCK), the revised […]