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Wajir Journalists Trained on Safe, Ethical Reporting Ahead of 2027 Elections

By Ahmed Salat Ali | AARAN TV KE 

Journalists in Wajir County have undergone training on safe, ethical and responsible reporting, with facilitators urging the media to uphold accuracy, impartiality and accountability as the country approaches the 2027 General Election.

The training, organised by Worthy Vision, brought together journalists from mainstream and digital media platforms, content creators, radio stations, freelance practitioners and print media. The engagement focused on strengthening the capacity of journalists to report on sensitive issues, including peacebuilding, violent extremism and community cohesion.

The journalists were taken through various thematic areas, including ethical reporting, impartial verification, humanity, accountability, peacebuilding and the safety of journalists while carrying out their professional duties.

The training also emphasised the need for journalists to avoid reporting that could stigmatise communities, promote extremist narratives or expose journalists and their sources to unnecessary risks.

The Facilitator highlighted the importance of responsible journalism, particularly when covering conflict, violent extremism and other sensitive community issues.

“Journalists have a responsibility to verify information, remain impartial and ensure that their reporting does not fuel conflict or expose communities and sources to unnecessary risks. As we approach the 2027 elections, ethical and responsible journalism will be critical in promoting peaceful dialogue and informed public participation,” said a facilitator 

The discussions further explored the role of journalists in promoting positive narratives by highlighting community resilience, youth initiatives, peacebuilding efforts, interfaith dialogue, women's leadership, community policing and human-rights education.

The training was held alongside the inception meeting for the Kenya Community Engagement and Resilience Programme (KCERP) in Wajir County. The programme is funded by the European Union and implemented in partnership with the Global Community Engagement and Resilience Fund (GCERF) and ACT.

The inception meeting brought together KCERP implementing partners and other stakeholders to lay the foundation for coordinated interventions aimed at promoting social cohesion and preventing violent extremism through inclusive, community-led approaches.

The engagement provided an opportunity for the media and programme partners to discuss how journalists can contribute to stronger community dialogue and resilience through accurate, balanced and constructive reporting.

Worthy Vision noted that strengthening collaboration among communities, media practitioners and other stakeholders is essential in advancing peace, resilience and sustainable development in Wajir County.

For journalists, the training offered an important reminder that the media plays a critical role in shaping public understanding, particularly during politically sensitive periods.

One of the journalists who spoke after the training said the engagement had provided practical lessons on professional reporting, verification and personal safety, particularly when covering sensitive community and political issues.

“The training has reminded us that our work goes beyond simply reporting events. We have a responsibility to verify information, give all sides a fair hearing and consider the impact of our stories on communities. The lessons on safety and ethical reporting will also help us navigate the sensitive period ahead of the 2027 elections,” the journalist said.

As the 2027 elections draw closer, participants were encouraged to remain objective, verify information before publication, give fair representation to different sides and maintain professional and personal safety while covering events.

The training further underscored the media's role as an important platform for promoting cohesion, peaceful dialogue and informed public participation.

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