The Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission (IEBC) and the Media Council of Kenya (MCK) have entered into a strategic partnership through a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU).
Speaking during the signing ceremony IEBC Chairperson Erastus Ethekon, HSC welcomed the collaboration with the Media Council of Kenya, describing it as a significant milestone in strengthening cooperation between the two institutions.
He explained that the MoU serves as a quasi-legal framework outlining areas of partnership such as training journalists on electoral processes, building the capacity of Commission staff on media relations, accrediting journalists for election coverage, and monitoring media content to curb hate speech, ethnic incitement, harassment, and other risks that could undermine peaceful elections.
The partnership will also establish information hubs to enhance access to accurate electoral information, empower voters and promote transparency.
Commissioner Dr. Alutalala Mukhwana the Chairperson of the Voter Education, Partnerships, Communications and Stakeholder Engagement Committee thanked Media Council of Kenya (MCK) for its support, urging it to move swiftly in providing the necessary assistance outlined in the MoU.
He highlighted the importance of cooperation between the two institutions in safeguarding national stability and building public trust in the electoral process.
“The Chairperson has always insisted on an open-door policy, and I want to assure you that we are ready to engage and consult at any time, because everything we do is for the nation,” said Dr. Alutalala Mukhwana.
David Omwoyo Omwoyo, MBS, the CEO of the Media Council of Kenya , hailed the signing of the Memorandum of Understanding with the IEBC as a timely and important step in strengthening public trust in the electoral process.
He emphasized the critical role of clear and credible media coverage in sustaining confidence in the Commission, noting that every Kenyan relies on the IEBC to conduct credible elections that safeguard peace and national stability.
