As the government continues to face criticism over intolerance and increasing authoritarianism, the safety of journalists is no longer guaranteed.
On Wednesday evening, at least six journalists were attacked and assaulted by police officers while covering the chaotic arrest of Cleophas Malala, the former Kakamega Senator, in Nakuru.
The unprovoked attack on innocent journalists occurred at Kirobon Girls High School in Rongai, where 50 students from Butere Girls High School were camping, preparing to present their play "Echoes of War" at the 63rd National Drama and Film Festivals.
The students, along with Malala, were in Nakuru County under a court order that allowed them to present the play at the festival after the State had previously banned it.
