The US government has expressed concern over reports of attacks against journalists covering protests in the country.
In a tweet on Thursday, US Ambassador to Kenya, Meg Whitman, stated that safeguarding press freedom and safety is a crucial component of democracy.
“The United States is deeply concerned by recent reports of attacks against journalists. Protecting press freedom and safety is a cornerstone of democracy,” she said.
Her tweet follows Thursday’s vicious attack on journalists as they covered the Azimio la Umoja mass protests called by the outfit’s leader Raila Odinga to condemn State excesses and high cost of living.
Since the protests began last week, at least four people have been killed and dozens have been injured.
Yesterday, six journalists were attacked and injured by both police and protesters.
Raila’s protests, according to Ruto, are a ploy to destabilise his administration and cause chaos in the country. He has vowed to maintain law and order and has urged Kenyans to ignore calls for protests.
