MCK Order Royal Media Companies, K24 & the Star to Disicipline Colleagues Who Fought in Public

The Media Council of Kenya (MCK) on Tuesday directed three media homes, Royal Media Companies, K24, and the Star to take motion on three journalists who reportedly fought at a public occasion in Siaya.

Whereas condemning the squabbles, the media regulator disclosed that it had already accomplished its investigations on the matter and would take essential measures in opposition to the journalists concerned.

“The Council has already investigated the incident and urges the related media organisations to equally undertake a complete investigation and take acceptable disciplinary motion in opposition to these concerned,” famous MCK Chief Government Officer David Omwoyo in a press release.

“The Council unequivocally condemns all types of violence, together with these perpetrated by members of the press in opposition to their very own or on members of the general public.”

MCK whereas addressing the matter, additional warned that any accredited journalists partaking in such altercations danger dropping their registration with the Council.

“Journalists have a duty to conduct themselves with integrity and decorum, even within the face of aggression,” famous the MCK CEO.

“We encourage all journalists to uphold their dedication to fact, accuracy, and objectivity, and to prioritise respectful dialogue and constructive criticism over private assaults or violence.”

To resolve the stalemate, the council vowed to supply assist and help to the journalists concerned on this incident. MCK urged the journalists to hunt mediation or different types of battle decision to deal with the underlying points to keep away from future violence.

“We additionally affirm that the three journalists are totally accredited by the Media Council of Kenya and are free and needs to be enabled to work in any a part of Kenya no matter their hometown,” MCK famous.

Nonetheless, the media council additionally warned media homes in opposition to publishing one-sided tales that confuse and conceal details.

“The Council stays dedicated to working with all stakeholders to create a extra respectful and collaborative media surroundings. We imagine that journalists can, and will, work collectively to carry energy to account, inform the general public, and contribute to a greater society,” the media council famous.

“We imagine that journalists can, and will, work collectively to carry energy to account, inform the general public, and contribute to a greater society,” the media council famous.”

Reviews alleged that the three journalists, a feminine K24 reporter, and two male colleagues from the Star and Ramogi FM clashed at an MPs occasion. 

The trio reportedly fell out over the protection of the occasion, with the Star journalist incurring accidents to his head.