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Court showdown looms as Communications Authority seeks to restore nullified broadcasting rules
Lucy Mumbi  |  Dec 17, 2024

KUJ had challenged sections of the Kenya Information and Communications Act (KICA), arguing that the development and enforcement of media standards fa...

Kindiki urges balanced criticism from media, pledges to protect journalists
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Nov 30, 2024

The Deputy President also assured the media that the government would respect judicial decisions.

High Court bars Communications Authority from interfering with TV content
Joseph Ndunda  |  Nov 12, 2024

Court clarifies that regulation of the content is a duty of the Media Council of Kenya (MCK).

Media Council of Kenya condemns harassment of Wajir journalists, calls for action
Issa Hussein  |  Aug 14, 2024

Journalists reported being denied access to the assembly chambers and forcibly evicted by assembly security and uniformed police officers.

MCK calls for action after 24 documented reports of police brutality against journalists
Lucy Mumbi  |  Aug 11, 2024

The Media Council of Kenya CEO David Omwoyo criticised the deteriorating relationship between the media and the government, urging the IPOA, ODPP and...

Media council calls for dialogue with government amid increased cases of attacks against journalists
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Jul 23, 2024

MCK said the government is expected to stop police from harassing journalists while out in the field covering conflicts to avert escalating conflict.

World Radio Day: Innovation, collaboration key to survival - media players
Jill Namatsi  |  Feb 13, 2024

MCK Chief Executive Officer David Omwoyo says sustainability remains the biggest issue of concern to many radio stations, especially in the wake of st...

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