The Kenya Editors Guild (KEG) has reaffirmed its commitment to ethical journalism, media sustainability and strategic partnerships as the country prepares for the 2027 General Election.
Speaking during the Kenya Editors Guild Partnership Breakfast, which brought together editors, media practitioners, development partners, government agencies, civil society organisations and private sector representatives, KEG leadership emphasised the critical role of journalism in promoting accountability, national cohesion and informed public discourse.
The meeting was held against the backdrop of national grief following the tragic loss of schoolchildren in a recent school fire and growing concerns over cases of missing children across the country.
Opening the meeting, KEG President Zubeidah Kananu led participants in observing a moment of silence in memory of the children who lost their lives at Utumishi Girls Academy and called for compassion, solidarity and collective responsibility.
“We gather this morning with heavy hearts as a nation. Behind every headline is a family in mourning and a community searching for answers. At this difficult moment, we must choose compassion over division, dialogue over hostility and work together to build a more caring society,” she said.
The President noted that no single institution can address the country’s challenges alone and urged stakeholders across sectors to work together in advancing solutions that serve the public interest.
Journalism at a Crossroads
Participants reflected on the rapidly evolving media landscape and the challenges facing journalism today, including shrinking revenues, digital disruption, misinformation, disinformation and increasing threats to press freedom.
The Guild reaffirmed its commitment to championing editorial independence, ethical journalism, accountability and the safety and welfare of journalists.
At the same time, stakeholders acknowledged the opportunities presented by emerging technologies and the growing need for newsrooms to adapt to a digital-first and AI-driven information ecosystem.
The discussions emphasised that while innovation is necessary, public trust remains journalism’s most valuable asset.
