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ProcedureEdit
- Media Houses can now make batch renewals for their journalists accreditation without the need for individual renewal applications EXEPT for first time applicant who will be required to make individual applications.
Apply Online
- Media houses can now pay for batch renewals for their journalists' accreditation renewals online by visiting the Media Council of Kenya (MCK’s) Website.
- Upon visiting the website click on the MCK’s website scroll to the bottom of the page and click on the Online Accreditation Portal icon to proceed to the accreditation portal.
- Upon entering the accreditation portal’s homepage, click on the “Media House” tab and then choose the “ Login” button to log into the portal.
- The applicant should then enter their certificate number and password to log into the portal. Upon entering the portal click on the “Membership Request” tab and select the “New Application” Option to apply for accreditation.
- Once logged in click on the “Group Accreditation” button. Two options will be provided, one for adding “Current members” and the other for adding “New members”.
- Select the add “New members” option and select the journalists to be added to the list and click on the “Add” button to add new members then click on the “Submit” button. This will cause a proforma invoice to be generated.
- Confirm the proforma invoice by clicking on the “Confirm” button. This will cause an invoice to be generated and listed on the subscription link.
- To clear the invoice, click on the “Action” tab and select “Payment Details” then select the mode of payment.
- Proceed to the make the subscription payment using the instructions provided in the portal. The Payment instructions will be generated and displayed automatically in the portal.
- For M-Pesa , use Paybill number 897250 and the media house number indicated on the portal
- For bank deposits use the slip number and date
- For check payments enter the cheque number and date.
- Once the payment has been made a .pdf copy of the employees press cards will be availed in the MCK account after a period of one month, a hard copy of the employees press cards can be picked in person from the Council’s Office at Britam Center, Upper-Hill, Nairobi.
- Proof of identification will be required when collecting the employees press cards.
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Required DocumentsEdit
- Copy of the Certificate of registration.
- Certificate of incorporation.
- License from the communication authority (for broadcasters).
- Media house Kenya Revenue Authority Pin Number.
- List of journalists working in the Media house.
Office Locations & ContactsEdit
Media Council of Kenya - Head Office
Address: Ground Floor, Britam Centre,
Mara/Ragati Road Junction,Upper Hill
P.O. Box 43132 00100 Nairobi
Kenya
Tel :+254 727 735252, +254 702 558233, +254 702 558234,+254 702 558453
MCK Website
contact details
Accreditation Portal
EligibilityEdit
- Accredited Media houses wanting to renew the accreditation of their employees.
FeesEdit
Accreditation Fees:
- Local National Journalist: Ksh 2,000
- Foreign Journalist: (Long Term more than 3 months): Ksh 10,000
- Foreign Journalist (Short Term - Up to 3 Months): Ksh 5,000
- Student: Ksh 300
- Public Relations Practitioners : Ksh 2,000
- Freelance journalists: Ksh 2,000
- Media Trainers: Ksh 2,000
ValidityEdit
- Validity is one year
Documents to UseEdit
Please attach documents that can be used by people. e.g. links
Sample DocumentsEdit
Please attach sample completed documents that would help other people.
Processing TimeEdit
- The processing time is one week.
Related VideosEdit
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InstructionsEdit
Please provide other instructions related to the certificate/documents. e.g. The state office holds birth records since january 1908.
Required InformationEdit
- Full names of organization
- Certificate of Incorporation No.
- Telephone number
- Official Organization Email
- Email address
- Location
- Postal Address
- Fax number
- Contact person
- Contact person title
- Contact person telephone
- Contact person email
Need for the DocumentEdit
Benefits of Accreditation
- Helps in professionalization in journalism.
- It helps media houses to access information by allowing them to participate in conferences, workshops, trainings and other gatherings.
- It enhances the protection of the rights and privileges of media houses in the performance of their duties.
Information which might helpEdit
- The Media Act 2013 provides that the Media Council of Kenya, the regulator of media in Kenya shall accredit all media enterprises operating in the country. Media enterprise is required a subscription fee for accreditation.
Other uses of the Document/CertificateEdit
Please explain what are other uses of obtaining this document/certificate. e.g. Birth Certificate can be used as proof of identity.
External LinksEdit
OthersEdit
- PURSUANT to section 19 (1) of the Media Act, CAP 411B, The Council may, by notice in the Gazette, impose a levy in respect of all media enterprises operating in Kenya, and an annual registration fee in respect of all journalists whose names appear in the registers kept by the Council.
- In exercise of the power donated to it under section 19 the Council has through gazette notice number 896 of 2009 published the rates of levies payable to the Media Council of Kenya by all media enterprises operating in Kenya.
- Now, therefore all media enterprises operating in the country particularly in the counties are advised to inform the Media Council of their existence and operation to ensure compliance.