MCK dismisses move to summon Citizen TV Journalists over a story
By Dickson OAdhiambo April 21, 2021 MCK dismisses move to summon Citizen TV Journalists over a story THE Media Council of Kenya has dismissed a move by the Directorate of Criminal Investigation Director George Kinoti summoning top editors and journalists at Royal Media Services over an investigative story aired last Sunday. Media Council of Kenya Chief Executive Officer David Omwoyo says the council takes great exception to the summon s issued against the editorial leadership of Royal Media Se r vices by the Director of Criminal Investigations George Kinoti, over the expose dated April 18, 2021 with the titles “Silaha Mtaani” and “Guns Galore” broadcast on Citizen TV. The Chief Executive Officer says while the Council recognizes the role of the Directorate of Criminal Investigations, it expects that the p rocess is geared towards investigating the matter and not violating freedom of expression, press freedom and access to information as provided in the Constitution in ...