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Be vigilant, media told

Kenya Editors Guild Chairman Churchil Otieno (left) addressing a press conference in Nairobi alongside Secretary Christine Nguku (centre) and Secretary-Training and Innovation George Nyabuga ahead of the World Press Freedom Day. [David Njaaga/Standard]

As Kenya joins the world in marking World Press Freedom today, calls have been made for vigilance to protect hard-fought for liberties and curb censorship.

Although the day presents an opportunity to celebrate independent journalism and reflect on the challenges journalists and media institutions continue to face in the course of their work, there is need to build on the gains made and seek remedies for challenges.

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