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August 19, 2026
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Attacks on journalists a deliberate bid to blackout Kenyans, stakeholders warn

Attacks on journalists a deliberate bid to blackout Kenyans, stakeholders warn

Attacks on journalists and destruction of their equipment are creating an information blackout that could prevent Kenyans from knowing what happens during political events, media stakeholders warn...

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Media stakeholders warn that escalating attacks on journalists and destruction of their equipment are creating an intentional information blackout in Kenya, particularly during political events.

  • At least 18 journalists and two drivers have been assaulted in the past two months, with eight journalists and five drivers attacked recently at the Linda Mwananchi rally in Homa Bay.
  • Key figures include Eric Oduor, Secretary General of the Kenya Union of Journalists (KUJ), and Dr. Erneo Nyakundi, Advocate of the High Court and Head of Public Law at Daystar University.
  • Stakeholders urge legal action and compensation for victims, with KUJ suggesting media houses deny platforms to individuals associated with violence.

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