Topic: Press Freedom

For many who’ve followed his journey, the appointment feels like a natural next step. As CEO of the MCK, Omwoyo has built a reputation for pushing boundaries, whether it’s addressing violations of press freedom, confronting misinformation.

Kenya’s media fraternity has faced significant hurdles regarding government censorship. Historically, incidents of attacks targeting the fourth estate have unfortunately overshadowed positive stories about media freedom in news headlines.

The government is one of the largest advertisers in Kenya, supporting media houses through substantial revenue. However, this financial leverage can also be used to reward or punish outlets based on their reporting. The withdrawal of advertising from a me

His sentiments on the issue align with those of the Kenyan Union of Journalists (KUJ) and the International Federation of Journalists (IFJ), which expressed their dissatisfaction with the brutal incidents earlier.

Bloggers have been accused of being insensitive and callous when reporting deaths and other tragic occurrences. These, including the recent helicopter crash that killed Kenya Defence Forces General Francis Ogolla and the Maai-Mahiu floods tragedy.