[PHOTOS] Journalists stage peaceful protests, call for media freedom

Journalists from various media organisations across the country staged demonstrations.

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  • The journalists were seen carrying placards and chanting songs as they moved around.
by PERPETUA ETYANG
InPictures
24 July 2024 - 18:13
Journalists in Nairobi during demonstrations for media freedom on July 24, 2024.
Journalists in Nairobi during demonstrations for media freedom on July 24, 2024.
Image: EZEKIEL AMING'A

Journalists across the country on Wednesday came out to protest calling for media freedom.

They also called for an end to harassment of the press while covering stories.

Journalists hold placards and stage protest in Nairobi on July 24, 2024.
Journalists hold placards and stage protest in Nairobi on July 24, 2024.
Image: EZEKIEL AMING'A

Journalists from various media organisations across the country staged demonstrations.

They alleged that the freedom of the press has been threatened.

The journalists were seen carrying placards and chanting songs as they moved around towns.

Kenya Editors Guild chairperson Zubeida Kananu addressing the police outside Jogoo house on July 24, 2024.
Kenya Editors Guild chairperson Zubeida Kananu addressing the police outside Jogoo house on July 24, 2024.
Image: EZEKIEL AMING'A
Journalists in Nairobi during demonstrations for media freedom on July 24, 2024.
Journalists in Nairobi during demonstrations for media freedom on July 24, 2024.
Image: EZEKIEL AMING'A
Journalists in Nairobi during demonstrations for media freedom on July 24, 2024.
Journalists in Nairobi during demonstrations for media freedom on July 24, 2024.
Image: EZEKIEL AMING'A
Police interacting with journalists during protest on July 24, 2024.
Police interacting with journalists during protest on July 24, 2024.
Image: EZEKIEL AMING'A
Journalists stage protest in Nairobi on July 24, 2024.
Journalists stage protest in Nairobi on July 24, 2024.
Image: EZEKIEL AMING'A
Journalists stage protest in Nairobi on July 24, 2024.
Journalists stage protest in Nairobi on July 24, 2024.
Image: EZEKIEL AMING'A
Journalists stage protest in Nairobi on July 24, 2024.
Journalists stage protest in Nairobi on July 24, 2024.
Image: EZEKIEL AMING'A
Journalists chant songs during protests on July 24, 2024.
Journalists chant songs during protests on July 24, 2024.
Image: EZEKIEL AMING'A
Members of the press come out to protest on July 24, 2024
Members of the press come out to protest on July 24, 2024
Image: EZEKIEL AMING'A
Journalists hold placards and stage protest in Nairobi on July 24, 2024.
Journalists hold placards and stage protest in Nairobi on July 24, 2024.
Image: EZEKIEL AMING'A
Members of the press come out to protest on July 24, 2024
Members of the press come out to protest on July 24, 2024
Image: EZEKIEL AMING'A

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