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Media Council of Kenya Chief Executive David Omwoyo said responsible election reporting would be critical to protecting public trust in the media and supporting peaceful democratic processes
The declaration was adopted during the Eastern Africa Regional Meeting on Media Capacity Building on Informed Migration Narratives and Local Opportunities in Mombasa, bringing together journalists, editors, media leaders and union representatives from across the region.
Omwoyo raised concern over what he described as a “crisis of deep stories,” saying many important investigative reports are not fully developed due to limited support for watchdog journalism.
The victims were allegedly targeted by known individuals following coverage of a corruption story linked to a local political figure, with MCK calling for urgent investigations and accountability, terming the incident a grave violation of press freedom and a threat to democracy.
The Kenya Editors Guild has condemned the assault of two journalists covering a UDA meeting in Cherangany, urging a thorough police probe and warning the attack undermines press freedom and accountability.