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The East Africa Press Councils (EAPC) is partnering with the Eastern and Southern African Management Institute (ESAMI) to develop a new Executive Curriculum on Government Communication. This programme is designed for senior government officials and executives. The curriculum will be Pan-African in scope, addressing the evolving dynamics of communication and the impact of technology on …

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Arusha, Tanzania– The Executive of the East Africa Press Councils (EAPC), led by Chairperson David Omwoyo, has presented the Arusha Declaration II to the Secretary General of the East African Community (EAC) at the EAC Headquarters in Arusha. The declaration outlines a proposal for a harmonised framework for media operations across the region. This initiative …

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and current CEO of the Media Council of Kenya, has taken the helm as President of the World Association of Press Councils (WAPC). This significant appointment places him at the forefront of a global association dedicated to championing freedom of expression, independent media, and excellence in journalism. The WAPC is a solidarity body committed to …

EAPC Chair Elected President of World Association of Press Councils Read More »

  Arusha, Tanzania – The East Africa Press Councils (EAPC), a regional body dedicated to media regulation and content moderation, has embarked on a new chapter with the election of its leadership team for the 2025-2027 term. The announcement was made during a strategic meeting of media regulators from the East African Community (EAC) on …

East Africa Press Councils Elect New Leadership to Champion Press Freedom Read More »

ARUSHA, TANZANIA – Media councils across Africa have been challenged to take centre stage in promoting journalism ethics, safeguarding press freedom and championing sustainable development. Representing President Suluhu Hassan, Vice President Philip Isdor Mpango reaffirmed the critical role media regulators play in elevating journalism standards across the continent. Reflecting on the summit’s theme, Dr. Mpango …

African Leaders Convene in Arusha to Chart Future of Media Read More »

The East African Press Councils (EAPC) have launched their inaugural Strategic Plan, a powerful four-year roadmap designed to revolutionise media development across the region.  The 2024-2027 plan is meticulously aligned with the East African Community’s priorities, aiming to significantly elevate the visibility and influence of the EAC’s role in fostering a thriving media landscape. The …

East African Press Councils Unveil Landmark Strategic Plan Read More »

As Africa’s media landscape transforms at pace, sustainable funding for media regulators dominated discussions at the second Pan-African Media Councils’ Summit in Arusha, Tanzania. Leaders and experts from across the continent underscored the pivotal role of media councils and regulatory bodies as cornerstones of democracy. Emmanuel Mugisha, Executive Secretary of the Rwanda Media Commission, asserted …

African Media Regulators Demand Robust Funding as a Democratic Imperative Read More »

The East African Press Councils (EAPC) has urged stronger media integration across the region to enhance communication on regional integration and boost public awareness of the East African Community (EAC) agenda. Speaking at a high-level engagement between the EAPC and the EAC Secretariat in Arusha, Tanzania, Victor Bwire, Head of the EAPC Secretariat, emphasised the …

EAPC Champions Regional Media Integration in Support of EAC Agenda Read More »

By Teddy Evans and Jerry Abuga  The East Africa Press Councils (EAPC) convened in Kigali, Rwanda to develop a three- year Strategic Plan. The EAPC, launched in Arusha Tanzania last year,  is a body that brings together media regulatory and development organisations from the East African region embracing the spirit and aspirations of the East …

EAPC Members Convene in Kigali for Strategic Plan Read More »

Media regulators in East Africa have called for enhanced collaborations in safeguarding media freedom in the region. Heads of media councils in the region who spoke at the launch of the East Africa Press Councils (EAPC)  at the East African Community (EAC) in Arusha today concurred on the need to leverage the power of the …

New Dawn for Media Regulation and Content Moderation in East Africa Read More »