Journalists Demand Urgent Protection Framework From CS Kabogo
The Kenya Editors Guild (KEG) has asked for increased journalist security during the 8th Annual Editors Convention, which is being held in Kilifi County on Friday, November 28.
William Kabogo, the Cabinet Secretary for Information Communication and Technology (ICT), was in attendance.
‘I want to emphasize that the relationship between Government and the media is one grounded in partnership. We may approach issues from different perspectives, but our purpose is shared: to serve the public, strengthen democracy, and support the long-term stability of our… pic.twitter.com/xN4TPuIyfO
— Kenya Editors’ Guild (@KenyaEditors) November 28, 2025
KEG President Zubeida Kananu noted that journalists continue to experience harassment, violence, and economic exploitation.
She referenced the Gen-Z protests, which left more than 20 journalists hurt, cameras broken, and female reporters threatened with sexual abuse.
‘Media regulation continues to suffer from overlapping mandates.
— Kenya Editors’ Guild (@KenyaEditors) November 28, 2025
We request:
– legislative alignment between CA and MCK
– protection of media self-regulation
– a regulatory environment that supports—not stifles—innovation.’ KEG President Zubeida Kananu#KEGConvention2025… pic.twitter.com/9oxG2vvnX8
Kananu focused on the tragedy of Catherine Wanjeri, a journalist who was shot three times at close range and is still waiting for justice.
“Bwana CS, we request a renewed commitment for journalist protection, fast and transparent prosecution of perpetrators, a joint rapid response mechanism between Interior, Kenya Media Sector Working Group, Media Council of Kenya (MCK), Independent Policing and Oversight Authority (IPOA), and Office of the Director of Public Prosecution (ODPP),” stated Zubeida Kananu.
She also stated that delayed government advertising payments, centralization under the Government Advertising Agency, and big tech domination have harmed newsrooms.
To solve this issue, KEG advocated liberalizing government advertising, establishing a media sustainability and innovation fund, and compelling global internet platforms to split earnings with Kenyan journalists.
Other recommendations included investing corruption money in investigative reporting and providing tax breaks on broadcast and training equipment imports.
CS Kabogo acknowledged the issues, adding the most of the ideas were “doable.”
“On matters press freedom, we have seen stories of journalists being harassed, journalists being killed,” he commented.
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“I want to tell you that is not a government policy. We have to find space to work together, but I also ask you to report fairly.”
The CS also guaranteed timely payment of government advertising and changes to segregate public and commercial broadcasting.
‘I invite the media to work closely with us. Together, we can ensure that corruption does not rob our nation of a bright future.” Abdi Ahmed Mohamud, Secretary/CEO, EACC@EACCKenya#KEGConvention2025#TruthTrustTechnology pic.twitter.com/gg8bmsp8DB
— Kenya Editors’ Guild (@KenyaEditors) November 28, 2025
KEG maintains that protecting journalists is about more than simply the media; it is about preserving democracy itself.
Journalists Demand Urgent Protection Framework From CS Kabogo
