The Media Council of Kenya (MCK) has warned politicians against using media houses as places of refuge to avoid legal processes, saying newsrooms must remain independent spaces dedicated to journalism. In a press statement issued on Thursday, August 6, 2026, the Council said recent events in which a politician sought refuge inside a media house
The National Cohesion and Integration Commission (NCIC) has launched investigations into several prominent leaders over utterances allegedly linked to hate speech and ethnic incitement ahead of the 2027 General Election. The Commission announced in a joint statement with the Inter-Religious Council of Kenya (IRCK) following a consultative meeting between the two institutions on July 28.
Principal Secretary for Foreign Affairs Korir Sing’oei has dismissed claims that he is preparing to contest an elective seat in the 2027 General Election. PS issued the clarification on Monday, July 20, after a social media user linked his remarks at a development event in Trans Nzoia County to an alleged political campaign. During a