When journalists become targets, actors must be wary of dangerous road to 2027

When journalists become targets, actors must be wary of dangerous road to 2027

By Media Observer Team As Kenya moves closer to the 2027 General Election, a disturbing trend is beginning to emerge from the country’s increasingly charged political environment: journalists becoming casualties and, in some cases, deliberate targets of intensifying political competition. Journalism in Kenya has long been celebrated as the vibrant watchdog of the region, yet systemic vulnerabilities continue to threaten its independence. Journal…