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Attacks on journalists affect quality of reporting

The attack on Siaya-based Standard journalist Isaiah Gwengi has once again brought the fore the level of exposure and vulnerability of journalists in Kenya.

The journalist was attacked by Administration Police officers on Wednesday in relation to a story he did on police brutality. It is encouraging that Inspector General of Police Joseph Boinnet has already promised speed up investigations into the matter, with a view to taking action.

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