Orengo condemns ‘Cowardly’ attack on journalists in Homa Bay
The attacks came as violence erupted in Homa Bay during the inaugural Linda Mwananchi tour of the county, led by Nairobi Senator Edwin Sifuna and other opposition leaders.
Siaya Governor James Orengo has strongly denounced the recent attacks on journalists covering the Linda Mwananchi political tour in Homa Bay, branding the assault, theft of equipment, and intimidation as a direct threat to media freedom and the public's right to information. The attacks targeted journalists from Royal Media Services, the Standard Group's KTN, K24 of Mediamax Network, and other media houses as they worked to document the political activities in Homa Bay County on Sunday.
Orengo emphasized that the violence, including the use of crude weapons, theft of equipment, and intimidation, was committed while the journalists were performing their constitutional duty. The unrest accompanied a broader climate of escalating tension in the region, with groups of youths blocking roads and lighting bonfires, disrupting movement in and out of Homa Bay town.
Journalists were among those injured during the clashes, and their equipment was stolen or destroyed. The Kenya Editors Guild joined Orengo in condemning the assault on journalists, describing it as an attack on media freedom and the public's right to information. The governor's condemnation comes as political actors prepare for the 2027 General Election, amid growing concern over political violence and the safety of journalists covering increasingly charged political events.
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