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From batons to bullets and bans: Media paid for reporting the truth

Journalists after being harassed by police during the arrest of former UDA Secretary General Cleophas Malala at Kirobon Girls in Nakuru on April 9,2025. [Kipsang Joseph, Standard]

When tragedy or disaster strikes, when joy prevails or when unusual events occur, journalists jump to action and work around the clock to factually inform Kenyans fast.

Previously, all the media personnel needed to worry about was beating deadlines, taking good photographs and videos, doing great interviews and reporting to the high standards.

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