The Media Complaints Commission (MCC) is now fully operational after Antony Nzau and Lucy Minayo were sworn in at the Supreme Court today, ending a months-long procedural delay.
Hon. Lady Justice Lucy Mwihaki Njuguna administered the oath, formalising their appointments following a High Court directive on 15 May 2025, which ordered the ICT Principal Secretary to gazette their nominations within 14 days. The court confirmed their lawful shortlisting and noted they should have been sworn in earlier with other members.
In her remarks, Justice Njuguna emphasised the MCC’s vital role in Kenya’s democracy: “This commission, with its new members, reinforces its duty to uphold transparency, justice, and fairness, highlighting the media’s role as the Fourth Estate.”
She urged the new commissioners to act lawfully, promptly, and with solid evidence, as mandated by Chapter 6 of the Constitution, to “establish a legacy of fairness, justice, and respect for the rule of law.”
MCC Chairperson Demas Kiprono hailed the event as a milestone: “Today proves the MCC’s integral role in the state and media landscape.”
He reaffirmed the commission’s commitment to upholding the Code of Conduct for Media Practice and freedom of expression.
Media Council of Kenya CEO David Omwoyo welcomed the appointments, stating: “We’ve set the bar too low, triggering many issues. With the Commission now fully constituted, we’ll see swift resolution of these matters.”
The ceremony, attended by Chairperson Kiprono, CEO Omwoyo, MCC members, and the Secretariat, completed the commission’s formation under the Media Council Act (2013). The MCC is now ready to tackle pending media complaints and enforce compliance with the Code of Conduct for Media Practice.