Mr. Njoka did not explain why the government had not previously spoken about the allegations of armed activity. He also said the government had “good reasons” for interrupting television broadcasts of the gathering. “I am not certain there is any precedent for this since the advent of multiparty politics in 1991,” Mr. Githongo said. In November, the government considered imposing restrictions on news outlets after television stations broadcast a six-hour standoff between Mr. Odinga’s supporters and the police. “There’s no doubt anymore that the government is out to cripple the media,” Mr. Aduda said.

Source: New York Times January 30, 2018 12:56 UTC