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Kenyans outraged by censorship on TV and Radio stations

Media stations shut down during the swearing in of Nasa flag bear Raila Odinga on 30th January 2018. [Photo by Edward Kiplimo/Standard]

Kenyans were yesterday outraged by the Government's decision to block live TV coverage of Raila Odinga’s oathing, saying this eroded major gains in media freedoms and access to information.

Tens of radio stations were also barred from covering the event.

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