Media bodies condemn attacks on journalists during Ol Kalou by-election
The three media organisations called for swift action against those responsible, urging police to end attacks on journalists..
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Media bodies, including the Media Council of Kenya (MCK), Kenya Editors Guild, and Kenya Union of Journalists (KUJ), have strongly condemned attacks and equipment confiscation targeting journalists during the Ol Kalou parliamentary by-election.
- The assaults are seen as a grave attack on press freedom and Kenya's democracy.
- MCK, Kenya Editors Guild (represented by president Zubeidah Kananu), and KUJ (represented by secretary general Erick Oduor) are calling for swift action and justice against the perpetrators.
- Journalists from Nation Media Group and The Star were reportedly among those attacked while documenting events at a polling station.
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Media Council Condemns Attacks on Journalists During Ol Kalou Poll - July 2026
The Media Council of Kenya (MCK) has strongly condemned attacks on journalists and the seizure of their equipment during the Ol Kalou parliamentary by-election, accusing security agencies of failing to protect media workers. Media bodies including the Kenya Editors Guild and Kenya Union of Journalists (KUJ) joined in condemning the attacks and equipment confiscation targeting journalists covering the fiercely contested by-election.
