Topic: Press Freedom
Media Council Hails Historic Win as Omwoyo Becomes East Africa’s Media Boss
17 Jul, 2025 07:22 PM
GLOBAL RECOGNITION
For many who’ve followed his journey, the appointment feels like a natural next step. As CEO of the MCK, Omwoyo has built a reputation for pushing boundaries, whether it’s addressing violations of press freedom, confronting misinformation.
For many who’ve followed his journey, the appointment feels like a natural next step. As CEO of the MCK, Omwoyo has built a reputation for pushing boundaries, whether it’s addressing violations of press freedom, confronting misinformation.
Kenya's Press Freedom: Buried Under a Barrage of Attacks
03 May, 2025 09:19 AM
MEDIA ATTACKS
Kenya’s media fraternity has faced significant hurdles regarding government censorship. Historically, incidents of attacks targeting the fourth estate have unfortunately overshadowed positive stories about media freedom in news headlines.
Kenya’s media fraternity has faced significant hurdles regarding government censorship. Historically, incidents of attacks targeting the fourth estate have unfortunately overshadowed positive stories about media freedom in news headlines.
Ministry's Move Raises Alarm Over Media Independence
19 Mar, 2025 11:58 AM
SILENCED VOICES
The government is one of the largest advertisers in Kenya, supporting media houses through substantial revenue. However, this financial leverage can also be used to reward or punish outlets based on their reporting. The withdrawal of advertising from a me
The government is one of the largest advertisers in Kenya, supporting media houses through substantial revenue. However, this financial leverage can also be used to reward or punish outlets based on their reporting. The withdrawal of advertising from a me
Kenyan Journalists Demand Press Freedom Amid Brutal Police Crackdown
12 Aug, 2024 06:00 PM
PRESS FREEDOM
His sentiments on the issue align with those of the Kenyan Union of Journalists (KUJ) and the International Federation of Journalists (IFJ), which expressed their dissatisfaction with the brutal incidents earlier.
His sentiments on the issue align with those of the Kenyan Union of Journalists (KUJ) and the International Federation of Journalists (IFJ), which expressed their dissatisfaction with the brutal incidents earlier.
Bloggers, Be Careful With Tragic Events
10 May, 2024 10:00 AM
TRAGEDY REPORTING
Bloggers have been accused of being insensitive and callous when reporting deaths and other tragic occurrences. These, including the recent helicopter crash that killed Kenya Defence Forces General Francis Ogolla and the Maai-Mahiu floods tragedy.
Bloggers have been accused of being insensitive and callous when reporting deaths and other tragic occurrences. These, including the recent helicopter crash that killed Kenya Defence Forces General Francis Ogolla and the Maai-Mahiu floods tragedy.
