Members of Parliament on Friday, April 14, complained that media houses are biased as they selectively chose what to air, with such policies leading to poor coverage.
According to the MPs, selective coverage creates a false impression that MPs do not contribute to discussions in the house.
They argued that outside Parliament, much of their work in the constituencies is equally not given proper media attention.
The Broadcasting and Library Committee chairperson, Daniel Nanok, asked why most parliamentary activities 'die on arrival' in the newsrooms.
"Make us understand the operations and needs of the media in disseminating information to the general public," Nanok posed.
Nanok emphasised that journalists should remain professional and factual in the legislative work of Parliament.
He urged journalists to dismantle the belief in Kenyans that MPs can only give contributions in House sessions.
On its part, the Kenya Parliamentary Journalists Association (KPJA) chair NTV's Duncan Khaemba explained that there was a limitation in the number of stories per day in a station, as national issues compete for the same space.
"We can not guarantee expensive media coverage because the media landscape is very transformational and dynamic," Khaemba added.
"Members require training to enable them to package themselves in news making for strategic coverage because the media focuses on the newsworthiness of an event," added Media Council of Kenya CEO David Omwoyo.
He also asked MPs to offer a well-secured and operational press gallery and a well-equipped media centre for journalist's operations.
Omwoyo described the current relationship between the media and MPs as bitter-sweet, adding that it needed to be fixed.
In February 2023, reports alleged that MPs plotted to bar journalists from covering House proceedings over allegations of poor dress code and inadequate coverage.
MCK, however, intervened and defended the media but also warned journalists against dressing indecently.
