David Omwoyo

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MCK Calls for Action Over Increased Violence Against Journalists in Wajir
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MCK Calls for Action Over Increased Violencé Against Journalists in Wajir

V¡olence against reporters and press photographers across Wajir County is worsening, with the last few months in particular leaving them fearing for their safety,...

Media Council Condemns Violence Against Journalists Covering Kenya Protests
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Media Council Condemns Violence Against Journalists Covering Kenya Protests

Journalists covering the anti-government protests and riots that have erupted in most Kenyan cities and towns have reported being shot at, teargassed and...

David Omwoyo Media Council of Kenya
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Cold Wàr Between Media Council And Journalists’ Welfare Officials Boils Over

The bad PR between MCK, the media industry regulator, on one side, and the Kenya Editors Guild (KEG), a professional body bringing together...

Media Council Subscription fees www.businesstoday.co.ke
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Media Council Fee Waiver Saves Media Houses Sh10 Million in Fees

The decision to implement the waiver was reached during a Special Council Meeting on Friday 5th June, 2020 where the governing body of...

MCK community radio and TV grant www.businesstoday.co.ke
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Sh100 Million Boost for Small Radio and TV Stations

Challenges brought about by Covid-19 have strained media houses and the grant will reach more than 129 community radio and 25 TV stations.

Maina Muiruri appointed Media Council Chairman www.businesstoday.co.ke
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Former Newspaper Editor Picked to Head Media Council

The Council comes into office at a time when Media Council is rolling out a Strategic Plan that aims at achieving milestone goals...

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Regulator’s Plea to Lift the Veil on Secret Media Owners

Media Council CEO David Omwoyo says there is need to who owns the dog for Kenyans to know if the dog is barking...

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Milele FM risks ban over airing of sexual content

The Media Council of Kenya (MCK) has threatened to ban a popular Milele FM show for airing obscene content. According to the council,...

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Scandal of guests paying to feature on TV talk shows

[dropcap]T[/dropcap]hat corruption has permeated Kenya’s media is a poorly kept secret. There have been reports of brown envelopes exchanging hands to secure positive...