AKCMO (AssociationOf KenyaCommunityMediaOperators)

Public Interest: .@MediaCouncilK urges community journalists to champion reporting on local issues. More: bit.ly/3VBtGWf

Journalists and media professionals are at risk of mental health issues due to the demanding nature of their work. Being on the frontline often exposes them to trauma, including post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD). Reporting on traumatic events can significantly impact their mental well-being. In response, @AMWIK and @SEPAR_Inter conducted a mental health awareness initiative, offering therapy sessions for journalists to support their #MentalHealth.

Another week, another publication. How did the media perform? Grab a copy and be in the know! mediaobserver.co.ke

The gory images, the shock to families and the interference with crime scenes among others...... Our assessment of media coverage of femicide in Kenya is out! Download the full report here: bit.ly/3RckqGq

Promoting Professionalism in the Creative Industry: The .@MediaCouncilK is calling for enhanced adherence to professionalism by creatives as they form a huge part of Kenya’s media landscape. The Council CEO .@DavidOmwoyo today met creatives in Nairobi where he launched a report on the impact of digital disruption on accreditation and media standards. More: bit.ly/4chWERE

Hujambo na karibu kwenye #MahojianoLive tukijadili swala la #PromotingCivicEducation na #nadcoreport hapa mashinani. Wageni wetu studioni ni Kevin Osido kutoka @countygovernanceWatch na Wakili Fredrick Okango. Karibu. web.facebook.com/share/v/QMjeYw…

AKCMO extended its effort to train community media journalists/Reporters in Partnership with Media Council of Kenya. Henix Obuchunju, Pamoja FM news editor through Akcmo support conducted a conflict-sensitive reporting and gender inclusion training at Ruben FM in Nairobi County.

Akcmo secretariat was privileged to be invited to a Media stakeholders roundtable meeting courtesy of the Media Council of Kenya. Akcmo representative Kelvin Nyangweso represented the association.

Akcmo chairman Daniel Waturu addressing audience at an event to appreciate the role of journalism clubs. Journalism clubs promotes and advocates for professionalism in media practices especially at the school level.@Akcmo254 @MtaaniRadio @rubenfm999 @dadaradio @RadioDomus @BBCR1

Akcmo deputy chairperson Lydia Wang'oma visited DADA RADIO in Siaya County for capacity building. Lydia trained Dada Radio staff on Conflict-sensitive reporting and gender inclusion. She also rewarded them with a Sony recorder for content production. Powered by @MediaCouncilK

"We're encouraging passengers to speak out against reckless driving and other habits that endanger the lives of Kenyans" - Kipchumba Murkomen

Promoting PEACE even after the election is very important in societies. @UnescoEast .

Wakati huu wa uchaguzi, wa KENYA husoma na kutazama habari zisizo aminika kwenye mtandao. Kabla ya kuamini unachosoma au kusikia mtandaoni, Thibitisha. Ujumbe huu umeletwa kwa na @UnescoEast

@NPSOfficial_KE @MediaCouncilK Safety of journalists is paramount

The Director Media Training and Development, Mr. Victor Bwire and the Manager, Press Freedom, Safety and Advocacy, Ms Dinnah Ondari both from the Media Council of Kenya have today paid a courtesy call to the Director Corporate Communications and

Upcoming professionals: .@RadioKaya Station Manager Victor Ogwena takes interns under the .@mediacouncilK Industrial Placement Programme through the paces. MCK has partnered with media houses to prepare final year journalism and media students for the work industry.

TEMPORARY JOBS ANNOUNCEMENT IEBC invites qualified applicants for temporary positions to be engaged during the August 9th 2022 General Election (#GE2022). Applicants should apply via the IEBC jobs portal: jobs.iebc.or.ke not later than close of business on 5th May, 2022

Dear Colleagues, Attached below is the press lease by AKCMO, indicating our position on the recent appointment and gazette notice by MOICT for the technical working group through Kenya Gazette No.3833 of 8th April 2022.@MoICTKenya @CA_Kenya @AMWIK @MediaCouncilK @CrimeScribesKE

Fellow Kenyans, whichever POLITICAL PARTY you choose to support, please campaign and vote peacefully.

Have you registered as a voter? @IEBCKenya rolled out Mass voter registration across the country. Ensure that you register as a voter.