Advocacy for Safe Working Spaces: Today, our CEO .@DavidOmwoyo hosted the County Government of Busia Governor Dr Paul Otuoma for the launch of the Busia Press Club and the Busia Media Hub/ Digital Content Production Centre in Busia town. The media hub has been set up by the .@MediaCouncilK as a press freedom initiative. 1/2
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SP: @MediaCouncilK is calling on MCK accredited journalists working in Kenya to submit their entries via this link.
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While commending the police for their swift action in apprehending the perpetrators, the Council demands fair compensation for the injured journalists and the replacement of all the destroyed media equipment by the proprietor of the club and the individual perpetrators. 3/4
By targeting journalists who were only performing their duties, the attackers were clearly seeking to interfere with the media’s right to inform Kenyans on matters of importance that affect their lives. 2/4
Respect Journalists Rights: The @MediaCouncilK condemns the attacks against journalists who had accompanied officers from the .@NACADAKenya during a raid at the Kettle Bar House and Grill on Muthangari Road Nairobi. 1/4
The @MediaCouncilK has begun its annual accreditation process. We advise our stakeholders seeking Accreditation and Subscription services to follow the provided procedures when making applications.
For inquiries: 📧 [email protected] or 📞 0110131447
In line with the implementation of the national tree planting initiative presidential directive of planting 15bn trees by 2032, the .@MediaCouncilK in partnership with .@konzatech have commenced the greening project where more than 250 trees were planted.
Catch Our Director Media, Training and Development .@vicbwire as he joins a high level panel of experts as they discuss the importance of press freedom while advocating for the safety and protection of journalists on .@citizentvkenya's #DayBreak show.
Promoting Regional Media Regulation: .@MediaCouncilK CEO @DavidOmwoyo and the Executive Secretary of the @mctanzania@KMukajanga meet the @jumuiya Secretary General @pmathuki ahead of the planned inauguration of the East African Press Council, which seeks to bring on board South Sudan, Rwanda, Burundi and DRC as part of the community.