• The Media Council of Kenya has convened the Annual Pan-African Media Summit at Safari Park Hotel, Nairobi.
  • Running from May 13–14 the meeting is under the theme “Promoting Conversations on Information Integrity, Digital Platforms and Media in Africa.”
  • Bringing together policymakers, regulators, journalists, civil society, and technology leaders, the summit seeks to address urgent challenges facing African media.
  • With disinformation increasingly shaping public opinion and undermining trust in institutions, the summit provides a platform for African stakeholders to redefine media responsibility in the digital age. 

Nairobi, Kenya — May 13, 2026

The Media Council of Kenya has convened the Annual Pan-African Media Summit at Safari Park Hotel, Nairobi. Running from May 13–14 the meeting is under the theme “Promoting Conversations on Information Integrity, Digital Platforms and Media in Africa.”

The Summit is organized in partnership with the Kenya Union of Journalists, the Kenya Editors’ Guild, and the Association of Media Women in Kenya. Bringing together policymakers, regulators, journalists, civil society, and technology leaders, the summit seeks to address urgent challenges facing African media. Key issues include the spread of disinformation, the accountability of digital platforms, and frameworks to safeguard information integrity across the continent.

Key Speakers

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The summit features a distinguished lineup of leaders and experts:

1. H.E. Hon. William Kabogo Gitau, Cabinet Secretary, Ministry of Information, Communication and the Digital Economy

2. Dr Workneh Gebeyehu, Executive Secretary, IGAD

3. Mr Stephen Isaboke, Principal Secretary, State Department of Broadcasting and Telecommunication

4. H.E. Henk Jan Bakker, Ambassador of the Kingdom of the Netherlands in Kenya

5. Dr James Kwaku Asante, Board Chairman, Right to Information Commission, Ghana

6. Ms Nelja Saula, Head of Anticorruption, Integrity and Open Government Division, OECD

7. Mr David Omwoyo, CEO, Media Council of Kenya

PHOTO | COURTESY /; MCK Official X Account

Continental Representation

Delegates include representatives from East African Press Councils, the World Association of Press Councils, government ministries, academia, civil society organizations, development partners, and major technology companies. This diverse participation underscores the summit’s ambition to foster collaborative solutions for Africa’s media ecosystem.

Why It Matters

With disinformation increasingly shaping public opinion and undermining trust in institutions, the summit provides a platform for African stakeholders to redefine media responsibility in the digital age. The outcomes are expected to influence both national and regional policies, reinforcing Africa’s voice in global debates on information integrity.

The Media Council of Kenya has extended a warm invitation to media houses for coverage of this landmark event.


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