Leaders dismiss contentious bill as calls on Uhuru to reject it get louder

Kenya Correspondents Association Chairman William Janak (right) confers with members in Nakuru. Mr Janak said the media bill will hinder the unveiling of shady activities in Government. [PHOTO: BONIFACE THUKU/STANDARD

KAKAMEGA: Leaders from various sectors have criticised the draconian bill seeking to gag the media and appealed to President Uhuru Kenyatta to reject it.

Amani National Congress (ANC) party leader Musalia Mudavadi termed the bill as a bad experiment in legal impunity, while former Imenti Central MP and lawyer Gitobu Imanyara said it should not be allowed to become law as it reverses the gains of the Constitution.