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Press Freedom day is far from free, Rights groups say

The four filmamakers who were arrested in Nairobi on Friday, May 2, 2025.[Sourced]

Human rights groups have condemned the arrest of four film producers under unclear circumstances, calling it a threat to press freedom.

The four; Nicholas Gichuki, Brian Adagala, Mark Denver Karubiu, and Chris Wamae were initially linked to the BBC documentary Blood Parliament, which exposed how protesters died during last year's demonstrations against the Finance Bill.

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