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DJ Joe Mfalme and Shaffie Weru, who have been fired following derogatory comments about women made on March 25 on their morning show the Lift-Off. CAK has also imposed a six-month suspension on the show until the station demonstrates compliance with the statutory requirements. [Courtesy]
I don't understand why any media practitioner should be cheering gleefully at this encroachment on the freedom of expression and invasion of the media space.
I agree that the Homeboyz trio was offensive and deserve sanctions.
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