The Media Council of Kenya (MCK) has slammed media houses that have been accused of criticising the Law Society of Kenya (LSK) President, Faith Odhiambo, for accepting the appointment to the Presidential Panel of Experts on Compensation of Victims of Protests and Riots.
In a statement on Sunday, September 7, MCK claimed that the attacks on Odhiambo by Media Houses are uncalled for and in bad faith, since serving on such a panel is a way of contributing to ensuring governance and accountability in the country.
According to MCK, encouraging Odhiambo to refuse the role is equivalent to asking other members of LSK in public service to resign, a move that would in turn weaken LSK's ability to influence governance in the country. The council noted that, if an institution like LSK criticises government actions but rejects an opportunity to address them, it risks appearing as a rebel without a cause.
MCK CEO David Omwoyo.
