The Media Council of Kenya recorded 13 press freedom violations in Nairobi between July and September. Homa Bay had eight and Meru seven, while goons were the biggest threat to journalists with 17 cases.
Nairobi recorded more press freedom violations than any other county in the first quarter of the 2026/2027 financial year, The Star reported. The capital logged 13 cases between July and September. The figures come from the Media Council of Kenya's Press Freedom Violations Situation Report.
Homa Bay came second with eight cases, and Meru third with seven. Bungoma registered six violations and Nyandarua four. Embu, Nakuru and Mombasa each reported two cases over the three months. Garissa had the fewest of the listed counties, with one case.
The report names goons as the main threat to media workers. According to The Star, they were behind 17 of the reported cases, more than any other group.
SourcesThe Star: Press freedom violations across Kenya: County breakdown, The Star: Breakdown of journalists affected by press freedom violations
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