The Media Council of Kenya is mandated to document, compile and maintain a register of accredited journalists, foreign journalists, media enterprises and such other related registers as it may consider necessary;
In relation to journalists’ protection and safety, MCK has a register of press freedom violations and has recorded a total of 203 cases since 2013 to date. Here are the highlights:
|
County |
Number of cases |
|
Nairobi |
41 |
|
Trans Nzoia |
14 |
|
Migori |
8 |
|
Kisumu |
10 |
|
Nyeri |
10 |
|
Uasin Gishu |
9 |
|
Nyandarua |
6 |
|
Turkana |
7 |
|
Kakamega |
4 |
|
Siaya |
6 |
|
Kirinyaga |
7 |
|
Kiambu |
3 |
|
Machakos |
4 |
|
Bungoma |
4 |
|
Muranga |
4 |
|
Nakuru |
11 |
|
Tana River |
2 |
|
Elgeyo Marakwet |
2 |
|
Marsabit |
4 |
|
Wajir |
1 |
|
Lamu |
1 |
|
Mombasa |
7 |
|
Homa Bay |
1 |
|
Kilifi |
1 |
|
Isiolo |
3 |
|
Meru |
3 |
|
Kitui |
3 |
|
Samburu |
1 |
|
Busia |
1 |
|
Kampala Uganda |
1 |
|
Vihiga |
2 |
|
Makueni |
1 |
|
Baringo |
3 |
|
Kisii |
1 |
|
Narok |
1 |
|
Laikipia |
1 |
|
Nyamira |
1 |
|
Embu |
4 |
|
Mandera |
2 |
|
Online |
7 |
|
Tharaka Nithi |
1 |
|
VIOLATIONS-BREAKDOWN PER YEAR |
|
2020-59 |
|
2019-55 |
|
2018-25 |
|
2017- 23 |
|
2016-21 |
|
2015-15 |
|
2014-4 |
|
2013-3 |