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Journalists eyeing political seats told to resign- MCK

Media Council of Kenya CEO David Omwoyo. [Wilberforce Okwiri, Standard]

Journalists eyeing political seats in the August General Election must resign, Media Council of Kenya CEO David Omwoyo has said.

Omwoyo, in an interview with Spice FM Thursday, said while the council encourages journalists to venture into other avenues, it would be unfair for those keen on politics to keep their media jobs, citing conflict of interest.

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