Attacks on journalists spark outcry over press freedom and impunity
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A wave of attacks against media professionals has ignited concerns over press freedom and impunity in Kenya, with prominent figures allegedly involved in intimidating journalists.
- An incident involved Trans Nzoia Senator Allan Chesang's Personal Assistant, Joram Wataka, physically confronting and injuring two journalists in Kitale.
- Journalists George Njoroge and Gilbert Sitati were targeted for reporting on a fraudulent ambulance deal potentially involving Senator Chesang.
- Media organizations like the Standard Group and Kenya Editors Guild have condemned the attacks and called for thorough investigations and prosecution of those responsible.
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Zubeidah Kananu Sends Demands to Police After Attack on Journalists During UDA Function - March 2026
The Kenya Editors Guild (KEG) has strongly condemned a violent attack on two journalists, Gilbert Sitati of Standard Group and George Njoroge of Mediamax, who were covering a United Democratic Alliance (UDA) meeting in Cherangany, Trans Nzoia County, on Friday, March 20. KEG President Zubeidah Kananu decried the assault as a brazen act of violence and a threat to media freedom. The Standard Group has strongly condemned the attack, vowing that such intimidation will not silence their reporting. A wave of attacks against media professionals has ignited concerns over press freedom and impunity in Kenya, with prominent figures allegedly involved in intimidating journalists.
