Media Council of Kenya

Data and Media

The Media Council of Kenya has underscored the role of media in driving data protection awareness and is calling on journalists and media practitioners to uphold ethical guidelines when using data in their coverage.

Media Council of Kenya Director for Media Training and Development Victor Bwire has implored the scribes to familiarise themselves with data protection laws, which he says, will enlighten and enable them to avoid breaching other related laws that might subject them to legal implications..

“Many of the data issues fall within the ambit of the Code of Conduct for the Practice of Journalism in Kenya. Adherence to the Code and data protection principles remain critical components of enhancing professionalism in the media with regards to data protection”, said Mr Bwire at an editors’ sensitisation forum convened by the Office of the Data Protection Commissioner in Machakos County today.

“It is in line with this that the Media Council of Kenya has engaged stakeholders in developing media guidelines on AI application, data and social media to ensure appropriate and ethical integration for their use in professional journalism in Kenya”, said Mr Bwire.

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We were pleased to host the Regional Director for Africa Programs at Internews Brice Rambaud, who passed by our Nairobi offices for a chat on Kenya's media landscape and the transformation in the media space, locally and regionally. Our CEO David Omwoyo encouraged collaborations aimed at supporting media sustainability and press freedom.

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Promoting Professionalism in the Creative Industry: The Media Council of Kenya is calling for enhanced adherence to professionalism by creatives as they form a huge part of Kenya’s media landscape. The Council CEO David Omwoyo today met creatives in Nairobi where he launched a report on the impact of digital disruption on accreditation and media standards.

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Public Interest: Media Council of Kenya urges community journalists to champion reporting on local issues. More: https://bit.ly/3VBtGWf

Media Sustainability: As part of our broader programme to enhance media viability and promote the production of local content on critical public interest issues, with a special focus on health and education, the Council has donated computers to the Association Of Kenya Community Media Operators - AKCMO.

Further, Media Council of Kenya is extending storytelling grants to help frame service delivery in the public sector and providing training for station managers. Through these efforts, we aim to strengthen the capacity of community media to deliver impactful and relevant stories that resonate with and inform the public.

Uniting Against Counterfeits:We joined Anti-Counterfeit Authority other stakeholders at the awards ceremony where CEO David Omwoyo emphasised the growing challenge for Kenyans to distinguish between genuine and fake products, particularly highlighting issues with original works like music being falsely claimed by others. He urged the Communications Authority of Kenya to implement robust measures to protect intellectual property rights and to organize public training sessions to raise awareness on this critical topic.
During the event, Anti-Counterfeit Authority recognised journalists Fred Aminga of People Daily and Irene Mwangi of Capital FM Kenya for their investigative reporting on counterfeiters, celebrating their contributions to raising awareness and shining a light on this important issue.

Empowering Voices: The Media Council of Kenya and Katiba Institute- KI Official have joined forces to train Community Media Journalists on the knacks of reporting Public Interest Stories.

"When doing public interest stories, journalists should be guided by the Code of Conduct for the Practice of Journalism in Kenya which gives them the mandate on which they operate and protects them from external pressures. A journalist has to tell the truth to protect them from being victimised," Media Council of Kenya Assistant Director, Media Training & Curriculum Development, Christine Nguku.

"The minute you become a journalist and enter the media space, you are bound by the Code of Conduct for the Practice of Journalism in Kenya. The purpose of the code is to protect journalists,"- Christine Nguku

"A journalist needs to verify any information told verbally to avoid any issues that may arise from its use. Do not publish or air rumors, always make sure to have a source to quote in your story,"- Christine Nguku

"The place of public interest is integral in journalism, it has to do with accountability, transparency and good governance. Therefore, the work of journalists is protected in the law under articles 33,34 and 35 of the Kenyan constitution," Manager, Press Freedom, Safety and Advocacy, Dinnah Ondari

"A journalist can go to any public office to seek information as long as it's in the public interest. The essence of the right to information is that the government does not hold information for itself but on behalf of its citizens," Dinnah Ondari

"Accessibility is key when it comes to access to information and therefore this right is important when it comes to journalism. Seeking information using official channels especially when covering controversial issues can help journalists avoid challenges that may arise from it," noted Dinnah Ondari

Media and the War on Counterfeits: The Media Council of Kenya is urging the media to frame messages around impact as a way of enhancing awareness on counterfeiting Media Council of Kenya CEO David Omwoyo says messages that resonate with the natives “can best drive the point home as locals can easily identify with them”.

“Equally critical is the selection of appropriate brand ambassadors in line with prevailing demographics”, said Mr David Omwoyo when he addressed the session on Effective Communication Strategies and Outreach at the second International Symposium on Intellectual Property and Enforcement (ISSIPE-2) in Nairobi.
He called for proper contextualisation of matters Intellectual Property, saying originality becomes opaque when picked from unfamiliar jurisdictions.

“When running a campaign, contextualisation is key given the complexities around counterfeiting. Appealing to people makes it easy to execute a campaign given that the fight against counterfeits is not just about protecting brands, but it is about protecting consumers, fostering innovation and driving economic growth. This calls for clear communication and awareness”, said Mr David Omwoyo.

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Media and Governance: We were pleased to host Mzalendo Trust at our offices this morning for a presentation of research findings on Strategic Lawsuit Against Public Participation (SLAPP) in Kenya where our CEO David Omwoyo urged the public and media industry stakeholders to support the various initiatives established to promote responsible journalism and press freedom in Kenya.

Some of the recommendations from the report include the need to enhance training of journalists to avoid defamatory content, establishment of mechanisms to safeguard journalists from manipulation and enhanced collaborations with parliament to develop laws to govern media operations and freedom of expression.