Mr David Omwoyo
CEO, Media Council of Kenya
Dear Delegate,
The Annual Media Summit is a signature event of the Media Council of Kenya, which brings together media practitioners and stakeholders to discuss pertinent issues affecting the media sector and peer review journalistic work.
The Summit, will culminate into the Annual Journalism Excellence Awards (AJEA) Gala Dinner which will recognize and award journalists whose work demonstrate excellence, creativity and journalistic merit. AJEA now in its 8th year, seeks to promote excellence and professionalism in the media industry in Kenya.
The 2019 edition of the Annual Media Summit themed: Media, Accountability and Good Governance will, bring together media managers, editors, journalists , diplomats, governance experts and academicians to discuss and share experiences under the theme. We look forward to engaging sessions on media viability and sustainability in Kenya amongst others.
By way of this message, allow me to extend our warmest welcome to you on behalf of the Board, Management and Staff of the Media Council of Kenya where we commit ourselves daily to building a professional, free and independent media accountable to the public.
Karibu!
Our Keynote Speakers
Jerome Ochieng
PS, MoICT
David Omwoyo,
CEO, MCK
H.E. Annett Gunther,
German Ambassador
H.E. Kyle McCarter,
USA Ambassador
H.E Lisa Stadelbauer,
Canadian High Commissioner
Hon. Dennitah Ghati
MP
Churchill Otieno,
President, KEG
Linus Kaikai
Director, Innovation & Strategy, RMS
John Githongo,
Governance Expert
Session 1: "Access to Information as a tool for Public Participation and Citizen Engagement in Governance in Kenya"
Rosemary Okello
Director, Africa Media Hub, Strathmore
Henry Maina
Governance Expert
Christine Nkonge
Executive Director, Katiba Institute
Lucy Ndung’u
Commissioner, CAJ
Session 2: "Enhancing accountability and transparency: The portrayal and role of women in the media.”
Hon. Dennitah Ghati
MP
Gerorge Morara,
Vice Chair, KNCHR
H.E Lisa Stadelbauer,
Canadian High Commissioner
Dr Nancy Booker,
AKU
Queenter Mbori,
Standard Group
Arthur Okwembah,
ED, African Women and Child Feature Service
Session 3: "Media’s Quest for Accountability in Kenya: Where are we?”
Julie, Masiga,
Editor, The Conservation
Kawive Wambua,
Governance specialist
Linus Kaikai,
Royal Media Services
Uduak Amimo,
Media Consultant
Dr Wilfred Marube,
President, PRSK
Ochieng’ Rapuro,
Standard Group
Session 4: "Ending Impunity Against Journalists: are we doing enough? ”
Andy Kagwa,
Standard Group
Caroline Wambui,
Kameme TV
Charles Owino,
National Police Service
Thomas Mukoya,
Reuters
Victor Bwire,
MCK
Session 5: "Corruption and the Media’s Watchdog role: So the truth still matters, but why? ”
Samuel Kimeu,
Director, TI
Macharia Gaitho,
Consulting Editor
Mutegi Njau,
Veteran Journalist
Joe Odindo,
Consulting Editor
Rebecca Mutiso,
People Daily
Session 6: "Independent content production: The place of creative arts in media”
Prof Levi Obonyo
Daystar University
Gregg Mwendwa,
Communications specialist
Dr Tom Odhiambo,
University of Nairobi
Lizzie Chongoti,
International Development Expert
Timothy Owase,
Kenya Film Commission
Annual Media Summit 2019 Sponsors
