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PRESS CLUBS
KENYA

PRESS CLUBS KENYA

About Press Clubs Kenya

The Media Council of Kenya is a national body established by the Media Council Act (2013) for purposes of media regulation and development as envisaged under Article 34(5) of the Constitution of Kenya.

The Council appreciates the changing media landscape in Kenya and beyond. It is on this dynamism that the Media Council of Kenya rolled out support for the establishment of Press Clubs in Kenya with a view of assisting journalists to align their activities to the media’s paradigm shift including the emergence of entrepreneurial journalism.

Press Clubs in Kenya are envisioned to serving as a vital platform for journalists and media practitioners to collaborate, network, engage in professional development, develop digital content and collaboratively undertake other entrepreneurial journalism activities. The Press Clubs will further provide a framework where journalists can share experiences, skills, and advocate for professionalism.

The establishment of Press Clubs in Kenya by the Media Council of Kenya, therefore, aims to foster a vibrant and empowered community of journalists, strengthen professionalism, promote excellence in journalism and enhance professional viability in the sector through monetization of digital content and venturing in entrepreneurial journalism as a whole.

Press Club Strategic Intent

The establishment of Press Clubs in Kenya by the Media Council of Kenya is a strategic initiative aimed at empowering journalists, promoting press freedom, and strengthening media professionalism. Through advocacy, networking, capacity building, and community engagement, Press Clubs will contribute to a vibrant and independent media sector that serves the public interest and upholds democratic values in Kenya.

Promoting Professionalism:

The individual Press Clubs under this framework will serve key focal points for promoting professionalism and ethical standards in journalism.

Viability and Sustainability:

The individual Press Clubs under this framework will engage in diverse entrepreneurial journalism activities including monetization of digital content for revenue generation.

Networking and Collaboration

The individual Press Clubs under this framework will provide journalists with a platform to network, collaborate, and build sustainable professional relationships. Members will explore potential collaboration opportunities.

Community Engagement

The individual Press Clubs under this framework will foster dialogue while bridging the gap between journalists, media and the public. This will help bring together an understanding on the role of the media and how the public should consume media content. This will help in enhancing Access to Information.

Partnerships and Collaboration:

The success of individual Press Clubs under this framework will rely on structured partnerships and collaboration with key stakeholders. The Press Clubs will proactively leverage on sustainable networks to achieve their objectives and make a meaningful impact on their members and the media landscape in Kenya.