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Citizen Digital
Citizen TV journalist Francis Ode arrested in Nairobi By Franklin Wallah October 20, 2026 12:21 (EAT) Add as a Preferred Source on Google Follow us Follow on Whatsapp Follow on Google Follow on Twitter Audio By Vocalize Police in Nairobi arrested Citizen TV journalist Francis Ode …
Citizen TV journalist Francis Ode arrested in NairobiThe National Police Service has pledged full cooperation with IPOA in its investigation following the arrest of Royal Media Services journalist Francis Ode, with the NPS Internal Affairs Unit also investigating the incident. The NPS stressed its commitment to supporting journalists and maintaining professional relationships with the media.
12 hours ago · Citizen Digital →
The National Police Service has pledged full cooperation with IPOA in its investigation following the arrest of Royal Media Services journalist Francis Ode, with the NPS Internal Affairs Unit also investigating the incident. The NPS stressed its commitment to supporting journalists and maintaining professional relationships with the media.
12 hours ago · Citizen Digital →
Rights bodies in Kenya have condemned the arrest of Citizen TV journalist Francis Ode while covering a protest against a fuel price hike on October 20, 2026. The Defenders Coalition raised concerns about the use of force and intimidation against journalists while carrying out their work.
13 hours ago · Citizen Digital →
The Independent Policing Oversight Authority (IPOA) announced it will visit Central Police Station to investigate the arrest of Citizen TV journalist Francis Ode during protests. IPOA said the inquiry will examine police records and accounts from officers to determine whether the arrest and detention complied with the law and policing procedures.
18 hours ago · Citizen Digital →
The Independent Policing Oversight Authority has launched an investigation into the arrest and detention of Citizen TV journalist Francis Ode, who was apprehended on October 20 while covering fuel-price demonstrations in Nairobi's CBD and later released. IPOA will examine police records and interview officers to determine whether the arrest complied with the law and established procedures.
22 October 2026 · The Standard →
Citizen TV journalist Francis Ode filed a complaint with the Independent Policing Oversight Authority (IPOA) after his arrest while covering Tuesday's fuel price protests. IPOA will summon more than seven police officers, including Central Police Station OCPD Patrick Gogo and five constables, to explain their role in the arrest and Ode's claims that he identified himself as a journalist multiple times and was assaulted.
21 October 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Two human rights activists, a journalist, and a street boy were arrested on Tuesday in Nairobi during cost-of-fuel demonstrations. Citizen TV's security and crime journalist Francis Ode was arrested as police mistook him for a protester.
21 October 2026 · The Standard →
Citizen TV journalist Francis Ode says he feared for his life after being arrested and assaulted while covering demonstrations against fuel price increases in Nairobi. He was held at a police station and cited concerns about his safety, recalling the death of teacher and blogger Albert Ojwang in custody at the same location.
20 October 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Linus Kaikai, editorial director of Royal Media Services, has condemned the arrest and assault of Citizen TV reporter Francis Ode by plainclothes police officers during fuel price protests in Nairobi's CBD on Tuesday, describing the incident as "lawless, unwarranted and primitive" and calling on the National Police Service and Ministry of Interior to stop unlawful operations.
20 October 2026 · Citizen Digital →
The Kenya Editors Guild has condemned the arrest and alleged assault of Citizen TV journalist Francis Ode by police during fuel price protests in Nairobi's CBD on Tuesday, calling for an apology from the Inspector General of Police and assurances of journalist protection while on assignment.
20 October 2026 · Citizen Digital →
The Crime Journalists Association of Kenya has condemned the arrest and alleged assault of Citizen TV reporter Francis Ode while covering fuel-price protests in Nairobi's CBD, calling for an independent investigation into the incident despite his release from police custody.
20 October 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Police in Nairobi arrested Citizen TV journalist Francis Ode on Tuesday afternoon while he was covering protests against high fuel costs at Kimathi Street; plainclothes officers roughed him up and ignored his press identification before briefly detaining him at the Central Police Station alongside activists. He has since been released.
20 October 2026 · Citizen Digital →