Media Council, Kenya Editors Guild partner to recognise veterans in media

Media Council of Kenya and Kenya Editors Guild have announced plans to start recognising veterans and legends in the media industry.

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Media Council of Kenya CEO David Omwoyo said the recognition will be for print and broadcast journalists. [File, Standard]

Media Council of Kenya (MCK) and Kenya Editors Guild (KEG) have announced plans to start recognising veterans and legends in the media industry.

The recognition will start this coming September in a landmark event, where celebrated journalist Fred Obachi Machoka will be celebrating his 50 years in the newsroom.

The journalist currently hosts Rhumba show on Citizen TV.

Media Council, Kenya Editors Guild partner to recognise veterans in media

Media Council, Kenya Editors Guild partner to recognise veterans in media

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