All journalists accrediting for the first time with the Media Council of Kenya MUST provide the following requirements for vetting before proceeding with the accreditation process.
Local Journalists/Media Practitioners
- A letter from the employer
- Professional Certificate (ORIGINAL) that is either a Degree of Diploma in Communication from a recognised training institution
- Portfolio of work done either in Print or Broadcast (Please provide the work not website links)
- A clear passport size digital photograph
Freelance Journalists
- A reference letter from an organization that publishes your work
- Professional Certificate that is either a Degree of Diploma in Communication from a recognised training institution
- Portfolio of work done either in Print or Broadcast ( Please provide the work not website links)
- A clear passport size digital photograph
Foreign Journalists
All foreign Journalists are required to provide the following;
- A letter from the employer
- Professional Certificate that is either a Degree of Diploma in Communication from a recognised training institution
- Portfolio of work done either in Print or Broadcast (Please provide the work not website links)
- A clear passport size digital photograph
- Valid Work permit
- Passport
Students
Students studying in accredited colleges and Universities are eligible for accreditation. This will be issued once satisfaction has been made that the student is in their final phase of their training and is proceeding for industrial attachment.
- A letter from training institution indicating that the student is to go for internship
- Valid Student ID
- A clear passport size digital photograph