The CS Hon. William Kabogo Gitau affirmed the government's commitment to protect media freedom as enshrined in the Constitution.
This morning, the Cabinet Secretary for the Ministry of Information, Communications and the Digital Economy Hon. William Kabogo Gitau appeared before National Assembly Committee, chaired by Hon.Samuel Chepkonga, on delegated legislation which was sitting to consider The Code of Conduct for Media Practice, 2025.
The Code of Conduct has been developed with input from the media, the public and other stakeholders.
Notably, a robust and free media is the cornerstone of the country's democracy and the government is keen to support media freedom by ensuring laws are progressive and aligned to emerging technologies and realities.
The CS affirmed the government's commitment to protect media freedom as enshrined in the Constitution.
He was accompanied by Principal Secretary (Broadcasting and Telecommunications) Mr. Stephen Isaboke, Secretary Administration (Broadcasting and Telecommunications) Mr. Waweru Kimani, Media Council of Kenya CEO Mr. David Omwoyo among other senior officials.