On February 8, 2024, three journalists — Musembi Nzengu of the Star Newspaper, Ida Ngile of Mumo TV, and Mercy Mueni of Mbaitu FM Radio — were assaulted and arrested while reporting on the induction of a new principal at Mutonguni Boys High School in Kitui County. The appointment of this principal was contested by a faction of the students’ parents. During the incident, Nzengu was reportedly brutalized by a police officer, resulting in injuries. Subsequently, all three journalists were taken to the police station and detained before being released without charges. Find out more on: https://www.the-star.co.ke/news/realtime/2024-02-08-star-journalist-assaulted-while-covering-arrival-of-new-school-principal/
