Azimio protests

Residents of Nairobi's Pipeline Estate on Thursday poured water on Azimio protesters after police lobbed teargas canisters to disperse them.

“He is trying to blackmail us into talks but we shall not give in. -

Earlier, UDA offices in Kisumu county were vandalised and several vehicles were burnt as protestors took to the streets to demonstrate the high cost of ...

Let all Kenyans know that picketing and demonstrations that are allowed in the Constitution does not mean destroying other people’s property," he added. "The crowd overwhelmed the police who were at the premises. We have launched investigations into the incident and will bring the perpetrators to book," said Mwangangi. [against protesters](https://www.tuko.co.ke/politics/499008-uda-seeks-divert-odm-funds-registrar-parties-repair-kisumu-office/). The rioters took advantage when the officers left to remove roadblocks and set the building on fire," Nation reported a local resident's account. [police guarding the premises ](https://www.tuko.co.ke/politics/500331-maandamano-rowdy-protesters-set-siaya-uda-offices-fire/)were overwhelmed by the surging crowd.

NAIROBI, Kenya Mar 30 - Several journalists were injured in Nairobi and Kisumu on Thursday while covering anti-government protests called by the - Kenya ...

The attack on journalists has intensified in the last two demonstrations after the Directorate of Criminal Investigations (DCI) circulated images of individuals alleged to have committed criminal acts including the destruction of property during the March 20 protests. Since the beginning of the demonstrations on March 20, criminal gangs masquerading as protestors have been targeting journalists and robbing them of their phones, valuables and equipment while on duty. The Media Council of Kenya (MCK) has described March 2023 as the darkest month for the Kenyan media since the clamour for multiparty democracy.

On Monday, March 27, Citizen TV reporter Seth Olale and his colleagues were attacked by a knife-wielding gang in Kibra.

Reports indicated that the journalists were caught in the middle of the clash between the police and the protestors. Two Africa Uncensored journalists were allegedly arrested by the police in Mathare, Nairobi. [condemned the attacks on journalists](https://www.kenyans.co.ke/news/87341-standard-media-group-car-hit-journalists-attacked-after-covering-ruto-event), arguing that they interfered with their operations. At the same time, Nation Media Group journalists covering the invasion of former President Uhuru Kenyatta's Northlands farm were also attacked. With the new tactics, reports of assault were not reported at the time of this publication. Journalists who covered protests in several parts of the country, including Kibera, Mathare in Nairobi and Kisumu, were seen wearing light body armour vests and protective headgear.

A police officer was captured firing teargas at close range into vehicle | Pulselive Kenya.

ODM party, in a post, said the vehicle was carrying its media team. It's not a media car it is loaded with speakers, mistake the journalist did was to be embedded with politicians. They must choose to report facts or be Azimio gun for hire, which they are,” he said attracting backlash. Two journalists were injured by teargas canisters,” the post said. “Kenya Police attacked an opposition convoy as they exited Kware Embakasi South, Nairobi. “I have burns on my chest.

A police officer aims his gun at a car that carried journalists during protests called by Kenya's opposition leader Raila Odinga on March 30, 2023 as a man ...

In a similar incident on Monday, journalists covering the protests were attacked by hooligans and the police in different areas. The other day and today, several journalists have been injured,” Mr Odinga said shortly after the incident. In total, six journalists were injured during Thursday’s protests in different parts of the country, victims of brutality by police and violent protesters. His phone, camera and a live video transmission gadget were damaged during the melee. One tear gas canister hit me on the head and another one on my chest and into my clothes. In the aftermath, bloodied faces of victims of the attack, including local broadcaster NTV’s cameraman Eric Isinta told of the horror.

NTV reporter Vincent Oduor wore blue protective headgear, similar to KTN News cameraman Hebrone Kinyonda. •The Media Council of Kenya has since condemned ...

The Media Council of Kenya has since condemned continued attacks on journalists. •The Media Council of Kenya has since condemned continued attacks on journalists. •NTV reporter Vincent Oduor wore blue protective headgear, similar to KTN News cameraman Hebrone Kinyonda.

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All such attacks should be vigorously investigated in a timely fashion, the perpetrators prosecuted, and the victims, or, in the case of killings, their representatives, be in receipt of appropriate forms of redress. Media owners and editors have a responsibility to ensure their reporters work in a safe environment by ensuring they are well-equipped, insured, and paid. Attacks and violence against journalists violate the Kenya Constitution which provides for the protection of all Kenyans and freedom of expression. Article 19 of the International Covenant on Civil and Political Rights notes that state parties should put in place effective measures to protect against attacks aimed at silencing those exercising their right to freedom of expression. Journalists and media workers across the country have been attacked and their equipment confiscated, intimidated, and made to flee by goons or well-known personalities since the onset of the protests. Decency must prevail and such acts of brutality are not only to be condemned in the strongest words possible but should trigger responsible investigating agencies to act.

The media regulatory board has described the attacks on journalists as the worst since the clamour for multiparty democracy | Pulselive Kenya.

The MCK also called on media houses to provide adequate training and equipment to journalists covering high-risk assignments. Omwoyo emphasized the importance of risk assessment and safety measures. The number has since increased to 25, with some journalists suffering serious body injuries.

The opposition protests on Thursday, March 30, left some casualties bearing the brunt of police brutality; A 23-year-old man is currently nursing a gunshot ...

He was shot in the chest and was admitted to the Kenyatta University Hospital on Thursday evening. He was immediately rushed to the hospital where the medics managed to remove the bullet," Onyiego said. He has been taken to the theatre where we are waiting for the medic's report," he said. "He was shot in the thigh while on the balcony watching the protesters in their running battles with the police. His father Justus, a cobbler in Embakasi, told TUKO.co.ke that his son had been transferred to the theatre and was crossing his fingers for the operation to turn out successful. - Another one, a primary school boy, is at the same facility fighting for his life after he was shot in the chest

“I was hit when some police officers repulsed protesters who were throwing stones at them. The bullet hit the right side of my head,” the boy said. Police shot ...

We’ve stitched the boy and we’re monitoring him before he is discharged,” Ogolla said. “I was hit when some police officers repulsed protesters who were throwing stones at them. - Hospital chief executive officer Peter Ogolla said the student was shot using a rubber bullet.

The highlight of the opposition protests held on Thursday, March 30, happened to be the brutality meted out to journalists covering the procession.

Isinta's experience, and that of other journalists on assignment, emblematised the chaotic scenes that were as the opposition partook in its third anti-state protests after the inaugural one on March 20. A police officer in plain clothes was captured taking on an isolated car carrying on its rack the sound system used by the opposition leaders during their procession. The highlight of the opposition protests held on Thursday, March 30, happened to be the brutality meted out to journalists covering the procession.

The United States Ambassador to Kenya Meg Whitman has condemned the attack on journalists by police officers during the recent Azimio la Umoja-One Kenya ...

On Thursday, March 30, a host of journalists in Nairobi were injured after police officers stopped and hurled several teargas canisters into a vehicle they were travelling in. Since the demos began on March 20, at least 20 journalists have either been attacked or robbed of their work equipment in what is turning out to be a dangerous affair for newsmen and women. Her remarks come a day after several journalists were injured in the line of duty.

NPS condemned the attacks on police officers as well as members of the public and the destruction of property during the demonstrations.

"I remember very vividly in 2017 when we had similar demonstrations. Sonko noted that he was touched by what was happening to the Kenyan youth especially those on the street during the demonstrations. In a statement, Sonko stated that despite being part of the Kenya Kwanza Alliance, he was willing to foot the bills and enable the injured youth, who were supporting the rival coalition, to go home to their families.