Kenya recorded 92 press freedom violations in 2025, KNCHR says
Kenya recorded 92 press freedom violations in 2025, and physical assaults made up 67 per cent of them, the Kenya National Commission on Human Rights said on Monday. It called for prompt investigations and action against those who plan attacks on journalists.
The Kenya National Commission on Human Rights (KNCHR) has warned that attacks on journalists threaten the public's right to information. In a statement issued on Monday, the commission said violence and intimidation against media workers undermine democratic accountability. The commission cited figures from the Media Council of Kenya's State of Media Freedom in Kenya 2026 report. According to Capital FM, as published by AllAfrica, the report recorded 92 verified press freedom violations in 2025. Physical assaults were the largest category, making up 67 per cent of cases. Business Today Kenya reported that the Media Council of Kenya (MCK) sees violations rising as the 2027 General Election approaches. According to MCK data cited by the outlet, 47 press freedom violations were documented between July and September 2026 alone. KNCHR called for prompt, impartial and effective investigations into crimes against journalists. It said accountability should reach beyond the people who carry out attacks. Those who…
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