Kanja said the incident, captured in footage aired by the media, had portrayed the National Police Service (NPS) in a bad light despite repeated reminders.Thanks for listening. Continue with a related story, or tap the speaker icon on the next page to listen.Amnesty International accuses Kenyan authorities of crackdown on protesters amid economic hardshipSource: Eastleigh Voice
He is in jail accused of supporting terrorism after travelling to the politically sensitive region Kabylie.Christophe Gleizes, 37, is a French journalist who specialises in African football for the Paris-based So Foot magazineThe plight of French sports journalist Christophe Gleizes, who is serving a seven-year prison sentence in Algeria, was highlighted at the Ballon d'Or ceremony.Run by...
Citizen TV reporter Odee Francis has been arrested by police officers in the Nairobi Central Business District (CBD).Odee was covering protests against the fuel price hike along Kimathi Street on Tuesday, October 20, when he was arrested.In a video seen by Nairobileo.co.ke, the reporter is seen being roughed up alongside other protesters before being bundled into a police vehicle.Attempts by...
Police in Nairobi arrested Citizen TV journalist Francis Ode on Tuesday afternoon.Ode was on assignment in the Nairobi CBD, covering protests against the high fuel costs.The journalist was roughed up alongside activists who were protesting the fuel price hikes at Kimathi Street in Nairobi.Citizen Digital wants to hear from you. Send us your stories, videos, and photos.This discussion is waiting...
The arrest drew protests from members of the public and fellow journalists, who appealed to the officers to recognise that Odee was carrying out his.Thanks for listening. Continue with a related story, or tap the speaker icon on the next page to listen.April fuel price hike unjustified, majority of Kenyans say - TIFASource: Eastleigh Voice
Defenders Coalition said journalists should be allowed to cover demonstrations without being treated as participants in protestsThe NPS Internal Affairs Unit and IPOA are seeking to establish what happened when the journalist was arrested along Kimathi Street.Source: The Star
Francis Odee was reportedly arrested while covering demonstrations against the latest increase in petroleum prices in Nairobi’s CBD.The Media Council of Kenya (MCK) has condemned the arrest of Citizen TV journalist Francis Odee while he was covering protests against rising fuel prices in Nairobi’s Central Business District, calling for accountability and enhanced protection of...
The authority will also consider recommendations aimed at strengthening cooperation and professional working relationships between the police and the.Thanks for listening. Continue with a related story, or tap the speaker icon on the next page to listen.Kenya’s inflation set to rise further as food, fuel and transport costs squeeze householdsSource: Eastleigh Voice
The Independent Policing Oversight Authority (IPOA) has initiated investigations into an incident that saw the arrest and brief detention of journalist Mr. Ode Francis by police officers.At the time of the incident on October 20, 2026, Mr. Ode was covering protests against the recent increase in fuel prices.In a statement, IPOA says that it contacted Mr Ode on 21 October 2026 as part of its...
The Independent Policing Oversight Authority (IPOA) has launched investigations into the arrest and brief detention of journalist Ode Francis while covering protests against rising fuel prices in Kenya,…Source: People Daily
IPOA has made plans to visit the Central Police Station in Nairobi even as the Authority kicks off investigation over the arrest of journalist Francis Ode.In a statement released on Wednesday, October 22, IPOA sais that the visit will take a deep look into the police records and get accounts from the police who were on site and tasked to manage public order in busy streets during the October 20...
Kanja said the incident captured in footage aired by mainstream media had portrayed the National Police Service (NPS) in a bad light.The Inspector-General of Police, Douglas Kanja, has expressed concern over the alleged manhandling of a journalist by police officers in Nairobi while covering demonstrations against the high cost of fuel.This followed the alleged assault of Citizen TV journalist...
Newsmax host Rob Finnerty apologised fully on air to Kenyans after comparing New York City under Zohran Mamdani to Nairobi, whose thriving status he acknowledged.PAY ATTENTION: Mark TUKO.co.ke as a preferred source, and our content will appear higher in your Google feed!Rob Finnerty, a host on American cable network Newsmax, has apologised to Kenyans on air after comparing the state of New York...
Although Ode has since been released, the Guild argued that his detention was unjustified and demanded a formal investigation into the officers involved.Thanks for listening. Continue with a related story, or tap the speaker icon on the next page to listen.Citizen TV journalist alleges police assault during Mashujaa Day celebrationsSource: Eastleigh Voice
Bwabi Isaya went from guarding gates in Kilimani to travelling to Singapore as a journalist after Alex Chamwada supported his education and career.PAY ATTENTION: Mark TUKO.co.ke as a preferred source, and our content will appear higher in your Google feed!For years, Bwabi Isaya's workplace was a security gate in Kilimani, Nairobi, where he watched people come and go while quietly nurturing...
Kenyan journalist Peris Saleh of the Kenya Rural Media Association has died after complications following a C-section, with tributes from the media community.PAY ATTENTION: Mark TUKO.co.ke as a preferred source, and our content will appear higher in your Google feed!Kenyan journalist and Communications Manager Peris Saleh has died allegedly at Kenyatta National Hospital (KNH) after suffering...
Police reportedly dragged the journalist along the street despite pleas from the public and colleagues to let him go free so that he could continue his assignment.Citizen TV journalist Odee Francis was arrested by police on Tuesday, October 20, while covering protests against high fuel prices along Kimathi Street in Nairobi's Central Business District (CBD).The journalist was reportedly...
Police reportedly dragged the journalist along the street despite pleas from the public and colleagues to let him go free so that he could continue his assignment.Citizen TV journalist Odee Francis was arrested by police on Tuesday, October 20, while covering protests against high fuel prices along Kimathi Street in Nairobi's Central Business District (CBD).The journalist was reportedly...
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