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Protests to Defend Press Freedoms

Several journalists have been injured, and others arrested during the recent protests that have rocked Kenya since June 2024. On 24th July 2024, media practitioners took to the streets to demand safety, and professionalism from the police whose conduct has been a subject of raging debate.

Jimmy Kitiro July 25, 2024September 22, 2024

Protests to Defend Press Freedoms

A journalist broadcasts live from the scenes next to a mass of protesters.

A journalist holds a poster with his mouth as he protests against state violence.

A reporter reads out a list of violent incidences by the state against free press.

Camera loaded, and ready to document the protests against state brutality.

Determined journalists arrive at the Nairobi police commandants office to hand over their petition.

Dramatic scene as Kenyan journalists, perched atop a car, hold aloft their demands for a free press.

In a show of solidarity, journalists protests, demanding safety and professionalism from the police.

International journalists join local colleagues in denouncing state violence meted on media officers during protests.

Journalists take a stand against police aggression, and demand respect for a press rights.

Journalists wave placards to demand for press freedom as they march through the streets.

Kenya Editors Guild President Zubeida Kananu demands action from the Information PS amid growing state harassment of journalists.

Media officers hit the streets to defend press freedom, in Nairobi CBD on Wednesday.

Member of the press raises a placard and a vuvuzela in defiance of the police.

Members of the press engage with a police officer regarding the protesters’ intended path.

Members of the public look on as they spotted their favorite journalists on the picket line.

National flags and whistles dominated the protests against state violence towards journalists.

Reporters from print, broadcast, and online media rally to protect press freedom and resist government control.

Tensions rise as a journalist posts a protest message on the entry to Vigilance House while the police watch.

The digital crew was hard at work capturing content and sharing their thoughts on government meddling.

Wundanyi MP Danson Mwashako received a petition from members of the fourth estate outside parliament buildings on behalf of legislatures.