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Originally published by Kenyanstop
July 17, 2025
9mo ago
MPs Grill CA Boss Over Media Blackout During Demos
CA barred TV and radio stations from live streaming protests...
✨ Key Highlights
During a meeting on July 17, members of the Public Investment Committee interrogated David Mugonyi, the Director General of the Communications Authority of Kenya (CA), over a controversial directive that ordered a media blackout during protests.
- The CA's directive led to the shutdown of several radio and TV stations that livestreamed the June 25 protests.
- MPs, led by chairperson Caleb Amisi, expressed concerns that this action risks undermining Kenya's democratic foundations.
- The CA cited alleged violations of Articles 33(2) and 34(1) of the Constitution in its notice to broadcasters.
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