The Kenya Editors’ Guild (KEG) has condemned government’s directive of banning live coverage of the Gen Z anniversary protest across the country.
The guild in a statement slammed the Communications Authority of Kenya (CA) saying the directive and subsequent switching off the TV stations was an attack on media freedom and public accountability.
“The Kenya Editors’ Guild (KEG) strongly condemns the Communications Authority of Kenya’s (CA) directive banning live broadcast of the ongoing Gen Z protests,” said KEG President Zubeidah Kananu.
“This directive is a gross violation of the Constitution and an affront to press freedom and public accountability.”
“Live, factual reporting by licensed media is not a threat—it’s a civic duty,” KEG stated, emphasizing that coverage of public protests serves to inform the nation and promote transparency, not to incite unrest.
KEG stressed the broader implications of the move, saying it threatens both constitutional rights and democratic integrity.
“Article 34 protects media freedom. Article 35 ensures public access to information. CA’s actions attack both rights,” the Guild noted.
The Editors’ Guild warned that silencing the press, especially during moments of civic unrest, has dangerous consequences.
