AFP journalists Fred Ooko and Brian Ongoro were attacked and had equipment stolen by youths in Homa Bay Town on Sunday morning while covering a political rally.

• Journalists from AFP and Nation Media Group were subjected to violence, with equipment stolen and vehicles pelted with stones, highlighting growing concerns for media safety ahead of the 2027 General Election.
• The attacks are seen by the Kenya Editors Guild as an attempt to intimidate the media and silence journalists performing their public duty.
• Similar incidents occurred in Nyandarua County a month prior, indicating a trend of deteriorating media freedom.