County Assembly will Strengthren Collaboration with Journalists, Kitui Speaker says

Speaker Kevin Kinengo Katisya (left) in an interactive session with Kitui-based journalists on Tuesday.|MWINGI TIMES

During the interactive session,  Katisya emphasized the crucial role of the media in promoting transparency, public awareness, and accountability within the legislative process. He noted that journalists serve as a vital link between the Assembly and the citizens, ensuring that residents are well-informed about debates, decisions, and development matters discussed on the floor of the House.

He further highlighted the importance of 

continuous partnership, stating that the media must be empowered with accurate information to effectively cover Assembly proceedings. “A well-informed media means a well-informed public. When citizens understand what their representatives are doing, democracy becomes stronger,” said Speaker Kinengo.

The Speaker also assured journalists of the Assembly’s commitment to upholding media freedom and creating a conducive environment for responsible reporting. He expressed confidence that such engagements will foster mutual understanding, improve news quality, and help tell positive stories of progress in Kitui.

The journalists, led by their acting chairperson Mr. Raphael Mulatya of Radio 47, commended the initiative as a major step toward enhancing information flow and collaboration. They appreciated the open-door approach championed by the Speaker and pledged to continue highlighting the Assembly’s legislative work for the benefit of the people of Kitui County.