Media Freedom in Kenya at Lowest Point in Over Two Decades - May 2026

A new report indicates that media freedom in Kenya is at its lowest point in over two decades, raising significant concerns about the safety of journalists and the overall deteriorating environment for independent media. Journalists' safety and declining public trust in Kenyan media were highlighted during World Press Freedom Day commemorations, amidst rising threats to press freedom. A U.S. envoy urged Kenyan media to uphold strong ethical standards and transparency to safeguard public trust, especially in the age of AI-generated content. A Media Council of Kenya report indicated that Standard Group PLC's media platforms remain a trusted source of news for Kenyans.