The Kosovo Energy Corporation (KEK) has reacted strongly to a television report aired by Klan Kosova, describing it as misleading and contrary to legal and institutional reality, and announcing that it will file a formal complaint with the Independent Media Commission (KPM).
In its statement, KEK explained that during the main news bulletin at 20:00 on January 18, 2026, footage was broadcast showing a citizens’ protest, where — according to KEK — visual evidence clearly shows that protesters were demonstrating against KEDS, the company licensed to operate the electricity distribution network and supply services.
However, KEK stated that both the news narrative and on-screen subtitles falsely attributed these issues to KEK, creating what it called a “clear and flagrant contradiction” between the images shown and the information communicated to the public.
KEK highlighted the use of captions such as “KEK blocks – One fixed, another shut down,” which it says do not correspond to the footage shown or to the statements made by the protesters themselves.
In its response, KEK listed what it described as undisputed facts:
- KEK does not operate the electricity distribution network
- KEK is not licensed to supply regulated consumers
- KEK is solely an electricity producer, in accordance with its license
According to KEK, presenting the company as responsible for supply issues, voltage quality problems, or network outages constitutes misinformation and violates the fundamental principles of professional journalism.
“This is not a matter of editorial interpretation, but of clearly defined legal competencies,” KEK emphasized.
The corporation added that while protest banners clearly referred to KEDS, the news narrative and subtitles blamed KEK, resulting not in public information, but in public confusion.
For these reasons, KEK announced that it will immediately file a complaint with the Independent Media Commission (KPM), seeking to ensure that media reporting is accurate, balanced, and aligned with institutional and legal reality.
The statement concludes with a clear message:
“The truth cannot be edited with subtitles.”
