Prime Cabinet Secretary Musalia Mudavadi has distanced the government from Trade CS Moses Kuria's attack on media. Mudavadi's sentiments come after public uproar following Kuria's derogatory description of Nation Media Group. In an interview with NTV on Tuesday night, Mudavadi said Kenya must always have vibrant and free media as per the Constitution. There is a thin line between a public official and someone in their private capacity," he said. In a statement, EACC Chief Executive Officer Twalib Mbarak said no public institution or public official should be victimised for engaging in any lawful dealings with any organisation, including in the award of tenders.

Source: Daily Nation June 21, 2023 14:46 UTC