Media Council Hails Historic Win as Omwoyo Becomes East Africa’s Media Boss

The Media Council of Kenya (MCK) lauds the new election of its Chief Executive Officer (CEO) David Omwoyo as President of the World Association of Press Councils (WAPC), terming it as," A proud moment for Kenya." 

Through a post on X, MCK says his election into the position is, "set to elevate media standards across East Africa and Beyond."

According to the East Africa Press Councils (EAPC), Omwoyo's election was announced during a regional meeting of media regulators on July 16, 2025. It was met with warm applause from journalists and press leaders across the region.

For many who’ve followed his journey, the appointment feels like a natural next step.

As CEO of the Media Council of Kenya, Omwoyo has built a reputation for pushing boundaries—whether it’s addressing violations of press freedom, confronting misinformation, or highlighting the need for ethical use of AI frameworks in newsrooms.

He’s not just a bureaucrat; he’s been in the trenches with journalists, listening, mentoring, and defending their right to tell the truth.

Beyond the EAPC, Omwoyo now also chairs the World Association of Press Councils—proof that East Africa now has a seat at the global media table.

His election to the WAPC presidency is seen as a major win for East Africa, giving the region a stronger voice in global conversations on media freedom, ethics, and regulation.

For many young journalists across Africa, Omwoyo’s rise serves as a powerful reminder that integrity, professionalism, and innovation are still valued in the global media space as WAPC is a global organization which aims to Strengthen implementation of press freedoms; ensure members of media pursue their profession as "responsible journalists".