Kenyans on twitter agitate for the release of KTN’s reporter Joy Doreen Biira arrested in Uganda

Joy Doreen, a KTN reporter was arrested yesterday by Ugandan forces after allegedly distributing pictures of a fierce fighting that saw 55 people killed.

Kenyans on twitter are showing their solidarity and anger through #FreeJoyDoreen trend since yesterday evening after she was picked up by Uganda forces from her uncle’s house in Kasese Uganda.

Here are some of the tweets agitating for her release:

 @kamaveli 

Being a journalist is not a crime #FreeJoyDoreen @JoyDoreenBiira #kasese

 @AmosSurae 

#FreeJoyDoreen She's not the first one to share pics of the happenings at Kasese.

 @larry_mwauri 

What we see as news remember journalists go thru alot #FreeJoyDoreen Kenyans are not requesting for this bt rather demanding..

@SirKosgei 

Our Journalists have rights. You don't have to deny them the previledges of performing their duties #FreeJoyDoreen