Journalists have been called upon to prioritize their safety while covering volatile events.
According to Kwamboka Oyaro, an official at the Kenya Union of Journalists (KUJ), many journalists in Kenya and internationally have been seriously injured with others have lost their lives in the line of duty.
Speaking in Kajiado County during a two-day workshop on, Safety and Gender Equality for Journalists, Oyaro noted that during the Gen-Z demonstrations, many journalists were caught up in the line of fire.
She urged journalists to always be aware of their surroundings and prioritize their safety even as they cover unpredictable situations. "When the physical risk is high, it's important to know when to stop reporting and get to safety.
