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Govt directs media houses to stop live coverage of protests

Govt directs media houses to stop live coverage of protests
A photo of teargas canister being aimed at protestors. PHOTO/https://www.facebook.com/photo?fbid=122115515432896378&set=pcb.1978015162602264

The government has directed all media houses to stop the live coverage of demonstrations commemorating the victims of the June 25, 2024 protests.

In a statement on Wednesday, June 25, 2025, the Communications Authority of Kenya (CAK) stated that the coverage is contrary to the Constitution.

“The live coverage of the June 25, 2025, demonstrations is contrary to Articles 33(2) and 34(1) of the Constitution of Kenya and Section 461 of the Kenya Information and Communications Act, 1998. This is therefore to direct all television and radio stations to stop any live coverage of the demonstrations forthwith,” read the statement in part.

Furthermore, the Authority has warned that regulatory action will be taken against any media house that fails to comply with the directive.

“Failure to abide by this directive will result in regulatory action as stipulated in the Kenya Information and Communications Act 1998,” read the statement.

This is after Kenyans turned out in thousands carrying the Kenyan flags and placards while chanting anti-President William Ruto slogans.

Protests

According to Securex Agencies Limited, protesters have blocked the Namanga–Nairobi highway with stones. Police have deployed tear gas, and traffic disruptions have been reported.

In a statement released on Wednesday, June 25, 2025, the agency reported that protesters had lit bonfires at the Capital roundabout in Kisii town, resulting in traffic disruptions in Kisii County.

Similarly, the police have deployed tear gas to disperse protesters who had blocked the Mombasa-Nairobi Highway and lit bonfires in Makueni County.

Furthermore, a small group of protesters is active at Chwele Market in Bungoma County, and another group of protesters is currently active in Embu town, specifically around the Cylet area.

Bonfires have been lit along the street, and anti-riot police are on-site monitoring the situation.

 “Protesters have lit bonfires along Thika Road – Tatu City Junction in Ruiru Sub County. Along Waiyaki Way, police deployed teargas at protesters who had gathered at the footbridge at Kangemi,” added the statement.

Demonstrators have vowed to remain peaceful, even as police continue to monitor and, in some instances, confront the crowds.

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