PAN AFRICAN MEDIA SUMMIT

The Annual @afromediasummit is LIVE in Nairobi, where Africa’s boldest media minds, storytellers, innovators, and policymakers are shaping the future of digital communication & information integrity. Join the LIVE conversation: youtube.com/live/hLOi5EgLb… #PanAfricanMediaSummit2026

“The “brown envelope” culture can no longer be explained solely as a problem of poor pay. We have seen senior editors and influential journalists, people in powerful positions within newsrooms who are paid well, receive larger incentives to shape or influence narratives.” - Maseme Machuka - Media Complaints Commission @WinnieKamau254 @MediaCouncilK @bcharagu @AfroMediaSummit #MediaEthics #Journalism #MediaFreedom #PanAfricanMediaSummit #FreelanceJournalists #AfricaMedia

ODPC joined media practitioners, policymakers, regulators, development partners, and communication professionals at the Annual Pan-African Media Summit @AfroMediaSummit convened by the @MediaCouncilK The forum featured high-level keynote addresses and panel discussions on media sustainability, press freedom, digital transformation, information integrity, and collaboration between regulators and online platforms. Discussions highlighted the growing impact of emerging technologies, ethical journalism, and the critical role of media in advancing transparency, accountability, and public trust. The Office also exhibited at the summit through an interactive exhibition booth, where stakeholders were engaged on data protection awareness, digital rights, and the importance of safeguarding personal data within the evolving media and digital communication landscape. #PanAfricanMediaSummit2026

Ethical Leadership in Newsrooms is key. We are discussing how the brown envelope is quietly reorganising Kenya's journalism, deciding what stories get told and which ones disappear. What are the solutions? #PanAfricanMediaSummit2026 @AfroMediaSummit

What do you call 'brown envelope' culture in your language? ‘Za kabej’. ‘Mshiko’. ‘Facilitation. ‘Kakitu’. ‘Za macho’. ‘Niko na njaa’. ‘Jua ni kali’. Za uji.’ 'mboka' Different phrases, same reality @WinnieKamau254 @bcharagu @MediaCouncilK #PanAfricanMediaSummit #Freelance

“Too often, conversations around the 'brown envelope' culture begin from a place of condemnation without fully acknowledging the realities many journalists face. Treating journalists with dignity, fairness, and professionalism," @mainamuiruri2 the Chairman of @MediaCouncilK

“Economic and corporate pressure play a major role in media freedom. In some cases, companies withdraw advertising from media houses because of unfavourable coverage," @KenBosire of @KenyaEditors #ethicalleadership #PanAfricanMediaSummit2026

"Thus creating financial pressure that ultimately affects editorial independence and journalists on the ground.” @KenBosire - @KenyaEditors

@vicbwire @MediaCouncilK @MauriceOtienoO @BarazaLab @NyangePatience @IGADsecretariat "Institutions should build relationships based on shared purpose by providing consistent information access, regular briefings, and shared data platforms.”Ms @NyangePatience Spokesperson for the Executive Secretary, @IGADsecretariat #PanAfricaMediaSummit2026

@vicbwire @MediaCouncilK @MauriceOtienoO @BarazaLab Ms @NyangePatience Spokesperson for the Executive Secretary, @IGADsecretariat stated:
“We must move away from reactive communication." #PanAfricanSummit2026

The discussion on the role of African media agencies in promoting Pan-Africanism saw speakers emphasise that regional media agencies must evolve to effectively deliver on their cross-border mandates #PanAfricanMediaSummit2026

@mainamuiruri2 @MediaCouncilK @QueenterMbori @AMWIK Ms Nuria Villanova, Communication Campaigns, Public Affairs and Communications Directorate, @OECD:“It is not easy to bring together so many voices from Africa and beyond. This is just the beginning, and we go back with different visions.” #PanAfricanMediaSummit2026

@mainamuiruri2 @MediaCouncilK Ms @QueenterMbori, Executive Director, @AMWIK: “The summit has been a master class in collaboration. We are capable of fine-tuning the African narrative to reflect...” #PanAfricanMediaSummit2026

Africa Has Spoken: Curtains came down today on the @AfroMediaSummit in Nairobi, with prominent leaders from African media development, international policy and regulatory bodies declaring a unified commitment to reshaping how the continent is represented globally.

🎤 AFRICA’S MIC IS ON AND THE CONTINENT IS LISTENING. 🌍🔥 Here for the Annual @AfroMediaSummit where Africa’s boldest media minds, storytellers, innovators, and policymakers are shaping the future of digital communication and information integrity. #PanAfricanMediaSummit2026