World Radio Day 2022: .Media Council of Kenya CEO .David Omwoyo, MBS has encouraged journalism and communication students to harness technology and remain alert to global trends in order to advance their skills. He spoke during a career talk at .Kibabii University #WorldRadioDay2022 .UNESCO 🏛️ #Education #Sciences #Culture 🇺🇳

Media and Elections: .Media Council of Kenya CEO .David Omwoyo, MBS today met the CEO/ Secretary to the .IEBC Mr Marjan H Marjan where they discussed ways to strengthen collaborations towards responsible and professional media coverage of the 2022 General Election.

Place of Radio: We joined the world in commemorating this year’s World Radio Day at Kibabii University in Bungoma County, with an array of activities. Click here for details:bit.ly/34YLAeK #WorldRadioDay #worldradioday2022 .UNESCO Eastern Africa

Professionalism in Elections Reporting: The Technical Committee constituted by the Media Council of Kenya to develop a training manual for coverage of the 2022 polls has commenced operations. Details here: bit.ly/3LGl7TX

Advocacy: The .Media Council of Kenya has reiterated the critical role of journalists and media associations in advocating for media freedom. MCK CEO .David Omwoyo, MBS urges media players to remain united on matters affecting their safety and protection. More: bit.ly/3vxAM2D

We are in Kisumu where we have partnered with the .Kisumu County to sensitise media on the 9th Africities Summit to be held in Kisumu on 17th-21 May 2022.Over 10,000 delegates are expected at the meeting. .Africities-Africités secretariat in attendance. #Africities2022 #Africities9

Accreditation: We are coming to Western Region. See poster for details.

(1/2) Safety of Journalists: The .Media Council of Kenya CEO .David Omwoyo, MBS today paid a courtesy call on the .National Police Service-Kenya Inspector General .Inspector General of Police- Kenya. where they discussed issues around safety and security of journalists and elections preparedness by the media.

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2022 Polls: The critical place of accurate information and professional media were pointed as central at our meeting with .UN Development Resident Representative .Walid Badawi today to finalise implementation plans for media support and public information during the 2022 General Election.

Polls Preparation: Together with .Internews we engaged journalists from Sky FM and Radio Lake Victoria on election coverage guidelines where our Kisumu Regional Coordinator .TeddyO urged them to uphold core values and principles of journalism wholesome.

Information integrity is very critical during the election period. Journalists have a responsibility to ensure they share accurate and verifiable information.

David Omwoyo, MBS Victor Bwire OGW TeddyO Karanja Jackson Dinnah Ondari #LeoUnited Nyukuri Nyongesa. Lorine Achieng @rebeccamutheu ᒍEᖇᖇY ᗩᗷᑌGᗩ [2/2] “Media is the primary means through which public opinion is shaped. Journalists should thus adequately interrogate the electoral process, familiarise with provisions of the law but most importantly exercise impartiality and objectivity to the latter”, MCK’s .TeddyO

Planning tips for effective election coverage: The Media Council of Kenya has reached out to Sauti ya Matumaini Radio in Vihiga County to review and assist in harmonizing the station’s plans and schedules for effective election coverage on the election day.

Planning is essential for effective election coverage. Election coverage in a media house is not anyone’s exclusive preserve but a team’s concerted effort.

Each media house needs to develop a working model based on localized realities and therefore allocating responsibilities and resources, developing a schedule, and a checklist is inevitable. Be aware of contingencies and emergencies.

David Omwoyo, MBS Victor Bwire OGW Hillary TeddyO #TalesandTrails Karanja Jackson @mechayusuf Dinnah Ondari @rebeccamutheu ᒍEᖇᖇY ᗩᗷᑌGᗩ [2/2] “Always remain alert on your personal safety, carry enough personal necessities and verify results before transmission. Report any form of violations for the Council's intervention”, - .Media Council of Kenya Director for Media Training and Development .Victor Bwire OGW

Happening now commemoration of the International Day to end impunity for crimes against journalists. You can Join the conversation using #IDEI2022 #TruthNeverDies

Strategic Planning: We recently convened in Kigali to develop our Strategic Plan. The event was attended by all member organisations. MORE: bit.ly/3zmJX9Y

Press clubs are burgeoning across Kenya, fostering collaboration and professionalism among journalists nationwide. A resounding welcome to the Homa Bay County Press Club, championing journalists' welfare and ethical standards. LEARN MORE: bit.ly/3Kz8EW7