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June 25, 2025
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Media stations ordered to halt live Gen Z protest coverage or face switch-off

Media stations ordered to halt live Gen Z protest coverage or face switch-off

Communications Authority has ordered a halt to live coverage of Gen Z protest anniversaries, sparking fears of censorship as youth-led demonstrations grip the nation. - Kenya breaking news | Kenya news today | Capitalfm.co.ke..

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The Communications Authority of Kenya (CA) has ordered all media stations to cease live coverage of the Gen Z protest anniversary, threatening to switch off their signals for non-compliance.

  • Failure to comply may lead to the suspension or revocation of broadcasting licenses.
  • David Mugonyi, CA Director General, emphasized the potential for unrest due to unregulated coverage.
  • The protests, primarily by youth, mark one year since the deadly 2024 Gen Z uprising against the Finance Bill.

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Kenya's Gen Z Protest Anniversary Leads to Violence and Media Shutdowns

12 killed and 300 injured during protests across Kenya on the Gen Z anniversary, with media stations shut down and police barricades in Nairobi.

12 Killed, 300 Injured in Gen Z Anniversary Protests Across Kenya
12 Killed, 300 Injured in Gen Z Anniversary Protests Across Kenya

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Three Killed, Media Shutdown as Gen Z Protest Anniversary Turns Deadly
Three Killed, Media Shutdown as Gen Z Protest Anniversary Turns Deadly

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KTN & NTV Taken Off Air
KTN & NTV Taken Off Air

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Vituo ya habari KTN, NTV na K24 yazimwa kwa kupeperusha mbashara maandamano ya Gen Z
Vituo ya habari KTN, NTV na K24 yazimwa kwa kupeperusha mbashara maandamano ya Gen Z

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