Mombasa journalist Peter Mwita Maseke was arrested by police in connection with a WhatsApp post he reportedly shared concerning criminal gangs in the Kisauni area. The Media Council of Kenya (MCK) has condemned the arrest, calling it an attempt to intimidate journalists and suppress freedom of speech.

• Peter Mwita Maseke, a journalist for Alshifaa Media Group, was arrested on December 31, 2025.
• The arrest came after Mwita was summoned to record a statement on December 30, 2025.
• The MCK stated on Thursday, January 1, 2026, that the arrest infringes on constitutional rights, including freedom of expression and media freedom protected by Articles 33 and 34 of the Constitution.