Media Council of Kenya

The Media Council of Kenya is an independent national institution established by the Media Act, of 2004 as the leading institution in the regulation of media and the conduct and discipline of journalists in Kenya. It is mandated amongst other functions to register and accredit journalists, register media establishments, handle complaints from the public, create and publish yearly media audits on Media Freedom in Kenya. During accreditation, the journalists agree to adhere to the Code of Conduct and Practice of Journalism in Kenya, which was created by media practitioners and stakeholders, with the view of making Journalism in Kenya a more professional and respectable field.