Opposition leader Kalonzo Musyoka has condemned the Communications Authority Of Kenya directive banning radio and Tv stations from covering the protest in the live broadcasts
The wiper boss says they have moved to court to block the order terming it unacceptable and a claw back of freedom of expression and interference into independent media houses.
“Kenyans have the right under Article 35 to information. The Article CA quoted 33 and 34 are very clear that the freedom of the press is guaranteed. You cannot arbitrarily take away that freedom. We must ask William Ruto what is he afraid of,” Kalonzo noted.
DAP K leader Eugene Wamalwa says the directive is part of broader scheme to deploy military officers and goons to infiltrate the demonstrations happening in various parts of the central business district
CA Director General David Mugonyi cited violations of Articles 33(2) and 34(1) of the Constitution, along with Section 461 of the Kenya Information and Communications Act, 1998, as grounds for the ban.
“The live coverage of the June 25, 2025, demonstrations is contrary to Articles 33(2) and 34(1) of the Constitution of Kenya and Section 461 of the Kenya Information and Communications Act,” they said in a statement.
The Authority warned that failure to comply with the directive would attract regulatory action in accordance with the law.
The Kenya Editors Guild president Zubeida Koome has condemned the directive calling it an overreach and government interference on media freedoms .
In a joint statement, a section of civil groups comprising the Kenya Medical Association (KMA) and Police Reforms Working Group (PRWG) condemned the CA’s order, which instructs media houses to cease live coverage of the Gen Z-led demonstrations taking place across the country.
“Failure to abide by this directive will result in regulatory action,” said CA Director General David Mugonyi, citing Articles 33(2) and 34(1) of the Constitution of Kenya and Section 461 of the Kenya Information and Communications Act, 1998, as the legal basis for the ban.
Former Chief Justice Willy Mutunga has challenged CA to outline the provisions that the media housed have breached in to bar media coverage
The Katiba Institute says the directive is a violation of the constitution while the Law society of Kenya has give the the media wat