Kenya Union of Journalists — organization that defends press freedom and opposes attacks on media workers and surveillance laws threatening journalist independence.
… ally in 2022 down into the "difficult" classification at 106 out of 180 countries “These scare tactics represent a coordinated effort to force self-censorship and silence critical reporting at a time when the public needs objective truth most,” said the Kenya Union of Journalists …
Audio By VocalizeAdvocate of High court and Senior Lecturer at Daystar University Erneo Nyakundi and Kenya Union of Journalists(KUJ)Secretary General Eric Oduor during an interview at Spice FM on August 19,2026. …
… datory campaign bank accounts for 2027 polls IEBC targets August release of campaign finance rules Ethekon said the IEBC remains bound by a Memorandum of Understanding with the Kenya Media Sector Working Group, comprising the Kenya Editors Guild and the Kenya Union of Journalists …
… Ethekon added that the commission remains bound by a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Kenya Media Sector Working Group, which includes the Kenya Union of Journalists (KUJ) and the Kenya Editors Guild (KEG), to facilitate election coverage. …
Audio By VocalizeThe Media Council of Kenya (MCK), the Kenya Editors Guild and the Kenya Union of Journalists (KUJ) have strongly condemned the assault on journalists and confiscation of media equipment during the Ol Kalou parliamentary by-election, describing the incidents as a …
… Bewildered by the tone and texture of the Head of State’s un-presidential reaction, Kenyans from all walks of life urged him to reflect on his campaign pledges before going after the messenger, whose only mistake was informing Kenyans.The Kenya Union of Journalists (KUJ) urged Pr …
… The Law Society of Kenya, together with Bloggers Association of Kenya, Article 19 Eastern Africa and Kenya Union of Journalists, has petitioned the apex court to strike down controversial surveillance provisions contained in the Computer Misuse and Cybercrimes Act, 2018. …
… Audio By Vocalize The Law Society of Kenya (LSK), alongside the Bloggers Association of Kenya (BAKE), Article 19 East Africa and the Kenya Union of Journalists (KUJ), has moved to the Supreme Court seeking to overturn provisions of the Computer Misuse and Cybercrimes Act, 2018 th …
… The Bloggers Association of Kenya (BAKE), the Law Society of Kenya (LSK), Article 19 East Africa and the Kenya Union of Journalists (KUJ) filed the petition on April 13, 2026, appealing a Court of Appeal ruling delivered on March 6, 2026, which upheld the validity of the conteste …
Journalists across Kenya have condemned the abduction of Standard Group Associate Editor Alex Kiprotich, with media sector stakeholders warning the incident represents a dangerous attack on press freedom and describing it as a signal meant to instil fear in the Kenyan media. According to Reporters Without Borders, Kenya's World Press Freedom Index has fallen from 69th globally in 2022 to 106 out of 180 countries.
Journalists across Kenya have condemned the abduction of Standard Group Associate Editor Alex Kiprotich, with media sector stakeholders warning the incident represents a dangerous attack on press freedom and describing it as a signal meant to instil fear in the Kenyan media. According to Reporters Without Borders, Kenya's World Press Freedom Index has fallen from 69th globally in 2022 to 106 out of 180 countries.
Kenya Union of Journalists and a High Court advocate have warned that attacks on journalists and destruction of their equipment during political events prevent Kenyans from accessing information, violating constitutional protections including freedom to seek and impart information. The Media Council of Kenya reports that 18 journalists and at least two drivers have been assaulted or injured in the past two months.
The Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission dismissed reports that it intends to restrict live streaming of election results during the 2027 General Election, with Chairperson Edung Ethekon describing such claims as "unfounded propaganda" and reaffirming the commission's commitment to media access and transparency.
A lawyer says the media has the right to collect and report election results from polling stations, and that livestreaming election results is an important transparency safeguard. The Senate is considering a bill that would remove the requirement for IEBC to livestream polling station results and replace it with electronic transmission to tallying centres.
The Media Council of Kenya, Kenya Editors Guild, and Kenya Union of Journalists have condemned assaults on journalists and confiscation of media equipment during the Ol Kalou parliamentary by-election, calling these incidents a grave attack on press freedom and calling for police action against those responsible.
The Kenya Media Sector Working Group has raised alarm over shrinking media space in East Africa, condemning rising attacks on journalists and media houses and calling on governments to respect press freedom. The outfit declared it will not sit back as the Fourth Estate is "being dismantled" in the region, citing military-backed closures and internet blackouts.
President William Ruto criticized The Standard Media Group on X, describing its headlines as "extortionist propaganda" and alleging a five-day campaign against his administration. Legal scholars, human rights organizations, and the Kenya Union of Journalists condemned the attack as an attempt to undermine media independence.
The Law Society of Kenya, Bloggers Association of Kenya, Article 19 Eastern Africa, and Kenya Union of Journalists have petitioned the Supreme Court to strike down surveillance provisions in the Computer Misuse and Cybercrimes Act, 2018. The petition targets Sections 48 to 53, which grant authorities powers to intercept emails, phone calls and other digital communications for periods extending up to nine months.
The Law Society of Kenya, the Bloggers Association of Kenya, Article 19 East Africa, and the Kenya Union of Journalists have petitioned the Supreme Court to overturn Sections 48 to 53 of the Computer Misuse and Cybercrimes Act, 2018, which they contend permit excessive State surveillance and violate constitutional rights. The petition follows a March 2026 Court of Appeal ruling that struck down other provisions of the law that criminalized publication of false or misleading information online.
Four civil society groups have petitioned the Supreme Court to strike out sections of the Computer Misuse and Cybercrimes Act governing surveillance, arguing they violate privacy rights and lack notification requirements that would inform individuals of data collection or communications interception.
Andy Kagwa, who served at Standard Media Group for 31 years in roles ranging from reporter to newsroom leadership, has retired. Colleagues described him as a compassionate and empathetic leader known for listening and helping staff with personal and professional challenges.
World Press Freedom Day events in Kenya highlighted growing threats to press freedom and declining public trust in media, with the Media Council of Kenya's 2025 report showing 54 per cent of Kenyans perceive government reporting as unfair. The National Police Service pledged to improve its relationship with journalists ahead of the 2027 General Election.