Journalists are under attack, but must also regain the public's trust

Standard Group journalist Timon Abuna (with camera) and other journalists were attacked by people suspected to be the police during Azimio's anti-government protest on March 30. [Stafford Ondego, Standard]

Kenya's media face threats from both State and non-State actors as repressive practices of the past reemerge. Government and opposition are actively undermining media freedom in the country.

This isn't entirely new. But the threats have taken a new dimension as they are publicly defended - even boldly justified - by some of the perpetrators. These threats are economic, political and physical.