In addition to the broadcast shutdown, there have also been reports that State security agents were intent on arresting individual journalists, targeting Kenya Editors’ Guild chairman Linus Kaikai and his NTV colleagues Larry Madowo and Ken Mijungu. A strong warning was reportedly issued at the meeting that TV stations that air the event live would be shutdown. Mr Gaya, an open supporter of the Jubilee government, later went on record supporting the shutdown on TV stations. CRITICISMDespite the denials from Mr Maina and Mr Gaya, the government did indeed shutdown broadcast stations that went live from Uhuru Park, thereby confirming the threats from State House. However, they now have to deal with perceptions that in supporting Jubilee, they are supporting the assault against the media.

Source: The Star February 03, 2018 16:41 UTC