Media Council of Kenya

Today, we observe the International Day to End Impunity for Crimes against Journalists 2026.

Join us as key media stakeholders convene to discuss Enhancing Journalists' Safety & Protection Mechanisms ahead of the 2027 General Election.
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Strengthening Institutional Approaches to Technology-Facilitated Gender-Based Violence (TFGBV)

The Council recently took part in the Catalyst Project Closeout and Outcome Reflection engagement in Kilifi County organised by @SFCG_Kenya where we championed for unified front to tackle technology-facilitated gender-based violence (TFGBV).

@MediaCouncilK Mombasa Regional Coordinator @Maureenmudi highlighted that responsible communication and media literacy are vital for protecting survivors, preserving privacy, and preventing harm online. "Journalists have a responsibility to protect the dignity & privacy of survivors, avoid victim-blaming, and ensure reporting does not expose victims to further harm."- @Maureenmudi .

The Catalyst Project, funded by @ChChCallFDN and implemented by @SFCG_Kenya , targets the overlap between TFGBV and violent extremism

The @MediaCouncilk is a partner in a journalist safety training that the A Culture of Safety (ACOS) Alliance will conduct in Nairobi on Thursday and Friday, 12 and 13 November, under the two organisations’ ongoing partnership. The ACOS team briefed @MediaCouncilK CEO @DavidOmwoyo, on the training and related safety and protection issues during a courtesy call.

“The safety of journalists begins primarily with journalists themselves, because political leaders and authorities often step in only after an incident has occurred,” the CEO said.

ACOS Alliance’s Elisabet Cantenys said the team was looking at safety in its broadest sense, covering physical safety, mental health, digital security and legal safety. The training is among several global media events in Nairobi this week, including the 22nd African Investigative Journalism Conference, where @MediaCouncilK is also a partner.

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@MediaCouncilK, led by CEO @DavidOmwoyo, today held a consultative meeting with a delegation from the @CPJAfrica, led by its Regional Director for Africa, @angelaquintal, to discuss Kenya’s press freedom priorities and preparedness ahead of the 2027 General Election.

The discussions focused on strengthening journalists’ capacity to cover the elections, particularly those reporting on a general election for the first time. @MediaCouncilK highlighted its preparations, including the development of training materials, trainers and mentorship programmes.

@MediaCouncilK and @CPJAfrica explored opportunities for collaboration in capacity building, election-safety training, mentorship and support for journalists, particularly those working in vernacular and community media. The engagement underscored the importance of coordinated efforts in safeguarding press freedom and strengthening professional journalism ahead of the 2027 polls.

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ALL HANDS ON DECK FOR 2027: Protecting Journalists & Safeguarding Democracy's

As election preparedness ramps up for the 2027 General Elections, the Council took part in the 4th Annual Media-CSO Conference.

Themed: “Safeguarding Kenya’s 2027 Election: Media and Civil Society Building an Inclusive, Safe, and Resilient Democratic Space,” the event brought together journalists, civil society organisations, @IEBCKenya , and civic monitors in a bid to establish robust, collective safety mechanisms for journalists and Human Rights Defenders before, during, and after the polls.

During the panel sessions, @MediaCouncilK Manager for Press Freedom and Advocacy, @rebeccamutheu emphasised the critical need to prepare the estimated 70% of journalists who will be covering their first General Election, highlighting proactive training, adherence to @MediaCouncilK's 2027 Election Coverage Guidelines, and aggressive fact-checking to combat AI challenges and rampant social media misinformation in order to safeguard electoral integrity and foster public trust.

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