Also known as: KUJ
Kenya Union of Journalists — advocacy organization that condemns attacks on journalists and challenges restrictive legislation affecting media freedom and digital rights.
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Capital News
… 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 rejects ‘unfounded propaganda’ IEBC will ban live election results streaming in 2027The Standard
… 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. …
Lawyer defends media's right to election results as Senate weighs livestream banThe Standard
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 …
Media bodies condemn attacks on journalists during Ol Kalou by-electionCitizen Digital
… This dangerous trend must stop now," read part of a statement by the Secretary General of the Kenya Union of Journalists. …
Media stakeholders condemn shrinking media space in East AfricaThe Standard
… 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 …
Why The Standard will not bow to President Ruto's blackmailCapital News
… 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. …
LSK, Digital Rights Groups Move to Supreme Court Over Cyber Surveillance LawCitizen Digital
… 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 …
LSK moves to Supreme Court over cybercrime law surveillance provisionsThe Standard
… 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 …
Rights groups move to Supreme Court over cyber law surveillance powersThe Standard
… We worked together to fight for inclusivity in the Kenya Union of Journalists (KUJ) back in the day,” Mogusu said. …
End of an era as veteran editor Andy Kagwa retires from Standard GroupThe Standard
… The Kenya Union of Journalists, alongside other stakeholders, is currently challenging aspects of the law at the Supreme Court, arguing that they threaten freedom of expression and press independence. …
Journalists' safety in the spotlight as trust in media waversThe 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.
23 hours ago · Capital News →
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.
23 hours ago · Capital News →
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.
30 July 2026 · The Standard →
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.
16 July 2026 · The Standard →
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.
15 July 2026 · Citizen Digital →
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.
25 June 2026 · The Standard →
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.
13 May 2026 · Capital News →
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.
13 May 2026 · Citizen Digital →
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.
13 May 2026 · The Standard →
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.
5 May 2026 · The Standard →
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.
5 May 2026 · The Standard →