The Media Council of Kenya (MCK) has issued draft guidelines for journalists and other media professionals seeking elective political positions in the 2027 General Election, focusing on political candidacy, editorial neutrality, information integrity, sponsored content and election results coverage. In a statement issued on Friday, August 21, 2026, MCK said the guidelines aim to promote
The Media Council of Kenya (MCK) has issued a Notice to Show Cause to Kameme FM over alleged breaches of the Code of Conduct for the Practice of Journalism in Kenya. In a letter dated Tuesday, June 16, 2026, the Council cited the use of offensive language and the airing of unverified political claims during
A regulatory body has stepped in following backlash over remarks describing ugali as the “most useless meal out there,” which were aired during a recent radio discussion. In a statement issued on Friday, February 6, 2026, the Media Council of Kenya (MCK) said it had received a formal advisory from the Kenya Nutritionists and Dieticians