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Jailing of journalists over defamation spells doom for media freedom

This week, a Kiambu magistrate sentenced a journalist to six months in jail or a fine of Sh50,000. Contempt of court proceedings were initiated after complaints from the prosecution side regarding misleading reporting on a State witness' integrity over how he acquired his wealth. The media house admitted the story was inaccurate and removed it from all their platforms.

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