The Media Council of Kenya is urging leaders to stop intimidating journalists and attacking them at public meetings. The council says such attacks discourage them from reporting on important stories, which undermines the ability of the press to fulfill its role in society. In a statement, MCK Chief Executive Officer David Omwoyo said some statements by key government officials put journalists at risk as they may be attacked by members of the public. Omwoyo says the attacks undermine the freedom of the press and are attempts to undermine the role of the press in holding the government accountable, which is a foundation of democratic societies. The council has therefore asked any leader or member of the public aggrieved by the media to report any complaints to the Media Complaints Commissions which is legally mandated to mediate on the same.

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