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Journalists in a procession along Kenyatta Avenue in Nakuru town to mark the World Press Freedom Day on May 3, 2019. [Kipsang Joseph, Standard]
All keen observers would notice a systematic but sustained squeezing of the media space in Kenya. The sponsors, proponents, and implementors of this scheme have proved most adept at using soft force, singing media freedom the loudest during the day before sliding into the shadowy beds with the attackers at night.
As the globe marks the World Press Freedom Day today, Kenyans have a moment to reflect on how to get their media to serve them better, and to zap the forces of darkness so keen to turn off media lights.
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