President William Ruto denies plot to shut down media over demos

Standard Group Journalists Timon Abuna (2nd Left) with others who were attacked by police when covering Azimio leader Raila Odinga during an anti-government protest on March 30, 2023. [Stafford Ondego, Standard]

President William Ruto has assured that the government will not shut down the media.

This came hours after the Kenya Media Sector Working Group said there was a plot to shut down the broadcast media and internet ahead of the anti-government protests on Monday, April 3.