A planned roundtable interview with former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua by Northern Kenya Media Practitioners was abruptly canceled, sparking significant public outcry.

• The Northern Kenya Media Practitioners collectively withdrew, citing concerns over "divisive" rhetoric and potential for "destruction of one's reputation" or "unsubstantiated allegations."
• The journalists consulted internally and determined the interview would not align with values of responsible journalism, national cohesion, and constructive public discourse.
• Critics, including lawyer Ahmendnassir and TV47 news anchor Abubakar Abdullahi, condemned the cancellation as an "open bias," "unprecedented," and "unprofessional" curtailment of Gachagua's right to speak.