The Media Council of Kenya (MCK) has teamed up with Transparency International Kenya (TI-Kenya) to host a thought-provoking panel session during this year’s World Press Freedom Day (WPFD) celebrations. The session will concentrate on bolstering integrity and accountability in governance and civic space as crucial foundations for a flourishing democracy in Kenya.
Speaking during a planning meeting for the Annual Media Summit, MCK Director for Media Training and Development Victor Bwire emphasised the importance of refining advocacy efforts within the media and civil society sectors to achieve lasting impact.
“The aim is to have a discussion that not only examines challenges but also proposes practical, implementable strategies for media sector advocacy,” he stated.
He added that MCK, as the country’s media regulator and convenor of the Annual Media Summit, is uniquely placed to coordinate multi-stakeholder efforts, facilitate capacity-building and encourage sustained dialogue between the media and governance actors.
Transparency International Kenya’s Communications Lead Caroline Giathi underscored the value of leveraging platforms like WPFD to share evidence-based insights, referencing TI-Kenya’s recent report “Rubber Meets the Road”, which assesses shortcomings in Kenya’s laws and institutions.
“There is merit in the findings of our research. We want to improve how we communicate these insights and ensure they reach stakeholders who can act upon them,” she noted.
TI-Kenya’s Head of Programmes Gibson Mwaita echoed this sentiment, affirming that the partnership with MCK will provide a vital platform to highlight TI’s work on national values, governance reforms and civic empowerment.