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Media Council’s stand on journalists in politics

Media Council of Kenya Board chairman Charles Kerich with chief executive officer Haron Mwangi when they addressed the Press on the coverage of elections yesterday ahead of the 2017 General Election. (PHOTO: WILBERFORCE OKWIRI/ STANDARD)

The Media Council of Kenya wants media houses to take action on journalists who have expressed intention to join politics and contest in next year's General Election.

MCK Board chair Charles Kerich yesterday said media houses should let go of all 'politicians' in the newsrooms or any who has declared affiliation with a political movement.

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