Kenya: Editor s Note - Why NMG Won t Cover FKF Leagues
14 December 2020
On Saturday, our journalists were barred from gaining entry into the Nyayo National Stadium to cover the BetKing Premier League match between Gor Mahia and Ulinzi Stars.
Football Kenya Federation (FKF) placed policemen at sentry under firm instructions not to let in journalists from Nation Media Group, Royal Media Services, The Standard Group, Radio Africa Group, inter alia.
Only journalists hand-picked by FKF were allowed in, with federation officials keen on sweeping under the carpet the current contractual impasse between them and, among other clubs, champions Gor Mahia over the controversial league broadcast deal with Chinese pay television concern StarTimes.