The Sports Journalist Association of Kenya (SJAK) on Tuesday, April 29, demanded action from the Football Kenya Federation (FKF) after the assault of a journalist by the police during a match between Gor Mahia and Mara Sugar on Sunday, April 27.
As per SJAK, the alleged assault left the journalist hospitalised, further threatening dire consequences to FKF if no progress was made. "As the leading body representing sports journalists in the country, we demand that Football Kenya Federation (FKF) take immediate action to address this matter," SJAK averred. "Failure to take concrete and decisive steps will leave us with no choice but to organise a boycott of all FKF-related activities until justice is served," they further stated.
Gor Mahia players and coach celebrate with the fans after winning the Mashemeji Derby against AFC Leopards on Sunday 8 March 2020.
TeamKenya.co.ke Also, the journalist body called for the Federation to partner with authorities to ensure that such incidents do not occur again, calling for a review of security protocols for journalists covering football games. "Furthermore, we urge FKF to collaborate with the relevant authorities to ensure that such incidents do not occur again.
