Journalists' safety in the spotlight as trust in media wavers

Calls for the safety of journalists took centre stage during this year’s World Press Freedom Day..

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Journalists' safety and declining public trust in Kenyan media were highlighted during World Press Freedom Day commemorations, amidst rising threats to press freedom.

A Media Council of Kenya report shows 54% of Kenyans perceive government reporting as unfair, up from 26.4% in 2024.
The National Police Service pledged to ensure journalists' safety, especially ahead of the 2027 General Election, acknowledging past violations.
Journalists face increasing hostility, legal pressures from the Computer Misuse and Cybercrime Act, and economic instability within newsrooms.

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