[PHOTOS] Kiambu journalists protest over shooting of Nakuru colleague

 

Journalists in Kiambu county protest against shootings of fellow journalists 

Journalists in Kiambu county staged a protest on Wednesday condemning the shooting of their colleague, Catherine Kariuki, during anti-government demonstrations in Nakuru town.

Kariuki, a reporter for Kameme radio and TV was shot by security forces while covering the protest on Tuesday.

Journalists in Kiambu gathered holding placards and chanting slogans denouncing violence against the press.

They demanded accountability and a thorough investigation into the shooting for those responsible.

Journalists demonstrating against the shooting of journalist Catherine Kariuki during anti-government protest in Nakuru town, in Kiambu on July 17,2024
Image: JOHN KAMAU

The Media Council of Kenya (MCK) has also condemned the shooting of Mediamax journalist Catherine Wanjeri who was covering demos in Nakuru on Tuesday.

MCK CEO David Omwoyo termed the incident as shameful and terrifying.

"The shooting of Catherine Wanjeri Kariuki, a journalist attached to Kameme TV, while in the company of other journalists and the police is shameful and terrifying," he said.

The Kenya Editors' Guild has also condemned the continued, targeted, and brazen attacks on journalists covering protests.

by JOHN KAMAU