Journalists from Northern Kenya are embroiled in a bribery scandal after a plot to boycott an interview with former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua reportedly unraveled, leaving some media figures unpaid and embarrassed.

• A group of journalists allegedly negotiated a Sh1.5 million payoff to boycott the interview.
• They reportedly received Sh200,000 upfront as a "commitment fee", with the balance upon cancellation.
• Gachagua's team proceeded with the interview despite the alleged agreement.