Press Freedom Under Threat in Kenya’s 2022 Presidential Elections

The presidential candidates in 2022 Kenyan presidential elections (L-R): David Mwaure Waihiga, Raila Odinga, William Ruto and Prof. George Wajackoyah. Photo by GETTY IMAGES

Threats against journalists surfaced in the Kenyan presidential elections of 2022 despite strides the media had made to cover them in an objective, balanced and fair manner.

The electoral process was associated with various threats to press freedom. The presidential candidates included David Mwaure Waihiga of Agano Party, Prof. George Wajackoyah of the Roots Party, Raila Odinga of the Azimio coalition, and the eventual winner, William Ruto, of the United Democratic Alliance (UDA).

MEDIA FREEDOM: IS KENYA UNION OF JOURNALISTS' BARK WORSE THAN IT BITES?

Kenya`s press must fight to protect its freedom. Photo by Thomas Mukoya.

                                    

 

  • KUJ fails to advocate for media freedom.
  • Media ownership influences the union.
  • Government blamed.
  • Journalists’ freedom under attack.