Media Council of Kenya

Media Council of Kenya An independent national institution established by the Media Council Act, 2013 for purposes of setting of media standards and ensuring compliance.

The Media Council of Kenya is an independent national institution established by the Media Council Kenya Act, No. 46 of 2013 for purposes of setting of media standards and ensuring compliance with those standards as envisaged by Article 34(5) on Freedom of the Media of the Constitution of Kenya. The Council is guided by the vision of a society where media freedom is respected, upheld, protected an

d maintained and where journalists, media practitioners and media houses are professional, responsible and adhere to media ethics. The Council is run on a co-regulation model where it receives modest funding from the Government while at the same time it levies media houses and individual journalists. The funds are used in running the several activities the MCK undertakes.

A Feat for a Boss: Media Council of Kenya CEO Mr David Omwoyo was honored with the Shepherds Award at the 24thPublic Rel...
28/08/2026

A Feat for a Boss: Media Council of Kenya CEO Mr David Omwoyo was honored with the Shepherds Award at the 24thPublic Relations Society of Kenya - PRSK Excellence Awards held yesterday in Nairobi. The awards is in recognition to his contribution in enhancing the mandate of the association that seeks to strengthen professionalism while fostering a vibrant information ecosystem among private and public communicators.



From Classroom to Newsroom: Council, KUPPET Empower the Next Generation of StorytellersMore: https://bit.ly/4hX0OV9
28/08/2026

From Classroom to Newsroom: Council, KUPPET Empower the Next Generation of Storytellers

More: https://bit.ly/4hX0OV9

28/08/2026
Reliving the Kenyan Constitutional Journey: What gains did it bring to the media sector in the country? Join Media Counc...
27/08/2026

Reliving the Kenyan Constitutional Journey: What gains did it bring to the media sector in the country? Join Media Council of Kenya Director Media Training and Development Victor Bwire for an in-depth conversation on

Protecting Information Integrity: Media Council of Kenya and Search for Common Ground Kenya for Common Ground call on y...
26/08/2026

Protecting Information Integrity: Media Council of Kenya and Search for Common Ground Kenya for Common Ground call on young people to help shape a safer, more responsible information space ahead of 2027 General Election.

More: https://bit.ly/4xXfPL9

Our Heartfelt Congratulations!
26/08/2026

Our Heartfelt Congratulations!

Media Council of Kenya Endorses Nigeria as Africa's first Inaugural host of the World Public Relations Forum.More: bit.l...
25/08/2026

Media Council of Kenya Endorses Nigeria as Africa's first Inaugural host of the World Public Relations Forum.

More: bit.ly/4qULbQB

Beyond the Borders: East African Media Regulators Drive Strategic Collaboration. Learn More: https://bit.ly/3US5lhS
25/08/2026

Beyond the Borders: East African Media Regulators Drive Strategic Collaboration. Learn More: https://bit.ly/3US5lhS

25/08/2026

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