Kenya's Media Council asked reporters to cover protest anniversary events with care and responsibility. The organization released guidance on June 24 for journalists planning to report on the June 25 demonstrations. David Omwoyo Omwoyo signed the statement as the council's top official and secretary. Media workers must follow professional standards during their coverage of the Gen Z protest memorial. The council wants news organizations to stick to their established conduct rules.
Reporters should avoid causing harm when they cover these sensitive events. The guidance tells journalists to treat people with respect and protect vulnerable groups from damage. News workers cannot write stories that make violence look good or upset the entire country. The council reminded media staff that grieving families deserve privacy and dignity. Professional reporters must think about how their stories affect everyone who reads them.
The Media Council urged journalists to stay safe during the demonstrations. Security officers and protesters should not attack reporters who are just doing their jobs. Media workers need protection so they can tell the public what happens during the events. The council asked police and demonstrators to let news teams work without fear. Reporters serve as messengers who inform citizens about important happenings in their communities.
Reporters should avoid causing harm when they cover these sensitive events. The guidance tells journalists to treat people with respect and protect vulnerable groups from damage. News workers cannot write stories that make violence look good or upset the entire country. The council reminded media staff that grieving families deserve privacy and dignity. Professional reporters must think about how their stories affect everyone who reads them.
The Media Council urged journalists to stay safe during the demonstrations. Security officers and protesters should not attack reporters who are just doing their jobs. Media workers need protection so they can tell the public what happens during the events. The council asked police and demonstrators to let news teams work without fear. Reporters serve as messengers who inform citizens about important happenings in their communities.
