The Media Council of Kenya has revealed that there are media personalities who are running for office in the forthcoming elections and they are still working in various media houses.
In a statement, the council's CEO David Omwoyo said, "Following our continued media monitoring, it has been established that some journalists, media practitioners, and media enterprises are contravening this provision.
The MCK has noted with concern possible violation of the Act and hereby advises them to refrain from violating the provisions of the law."
Adding, "The Council advises that any person subject to the Media Council Act who becomes a political candidate or intends to be employed or campaign for a particular political party must step aside from journalistic practice."
"This will ensure adherence to the Act and avoidance of any real, imagined, or perceived conflict of interest. Any person subject to the Act who engages in political campaigns while still in office risks violation of the law," the statement noted.
To ensure this law is adhered to, the Media Council of Kenya warned, "journalists, media practitioners and media enterprises against using their offices and official media platforms for political gain."
"The Council will take appropriate enforcement action against any journalists, media practitioners and media enterprises who are found to be in breach of the Act."
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