RMS Journalist Recounts Near Death Encounter with Goons in Homa Bay

Media Council of Kenya says at least eight journalists and two drivers were injured during violent clashes at the Linda Mwananchi rally in Homa Bay...

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A Royal Media Services (RMS) journalist narrowly escaped a life-threatening attack by a mob while covering the Linda Mwananchi rally in Homa Bay on August 16.

At least eight journalists and two drivers were injured, with their equipment stolen and vehicles damaged.
The attack targeted media personnel from various outlets including RMS, Mediamax Network, Standard Group, AFP, KBC-Mayienga, and Citizen TV.
The mob demanded a bribe from the journalists before escalating to violent assaults with machetes, stones, and clubs after the bribe was insufficient.

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