The Media Council of Kenya (MCK) has cautioned individuals looking for press cards via deceptive means, revealing that the it has taken note of individuals who submit fake academic certificates and recommendation letters during the accreditation process.
The council, in a press statement shared on their socials, reiterated it’s mandate that includes doing vigorous verification of all submitted accreditation requirements in collaboration with media houses and educational institutions within
the borders of the country and internationally.
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However, MCK has stated crystal clear that certain fraudulent cases have been identified, which are currently subjected to investigation calling for vigorous actions to be taken to any culprit.
“The MCK notifies all accreditation applicants that the submission of fake academic certificates and recommendation letters is a violation of Section 48 1 (C) of the Media Council Act 2013. This section stipulates that any person who knowingly provides false or misleading information to the Council is guilty of an offense and, upon conviction, is liable to a fine not exceeding Kenya Shillings Two Hundred Thousand, imprisonment for a term not exceeding six months, or both,” the statement read in part.
Furthermore, the MCK advises all press card applicants that recommendation letters must be submitted on official letterhead and must be signed by authorized persons.