Prof Edward Kisiang’ani, CBS –Principal Secretary, Ministry of Information, Communications & the Digital Economy,
Mr. David Omwoyo, MBS –Chief Executive Officer, Media Council of Kenya (MCK)
Ms Zubeidah Kananu President, Kenya Editors Guild (KEG), Mr Eric Oduor –Secretary General, Kenya Union of Journalists(KUJ) are among the key note speakers during commemoration of the International Day to End Impunity for Against Journalists l(IDEI) this Friday November 1, 2024 in Nakuru….
The Media Council of Kenya will join the world in commemorating the 10th anniversary of the International Day to End Impunity for Crimes Against Journalists (IDEI) 2024.
The event will be celebrated under the theme“Safety of Journalists in Crises and Emergencies,”which aligns with the United Nations’ 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development, highlighting the importance of
peaceful and inclusive societies, universal access to justice, and the creation of effective, accountable institutions.
This year, the country has reported a surge in press freedom violation cases against journalists which goes against the United Nations protocols for journalists’rights and privileges.
The repercussions of such violations greatly impact the country’s World Press Freedom Index.
The event will present an opportunity for representatives from government, civil society, academia, development partners, and the media to discuss the causes and devise appropriate measures and probable
solutions aimed at enhancing journalists’ safety while providing them with a conducive working environment to perform their duties.
